Cristian Correa was born in Cordoba, Argentina, where he started dancing Argentine Folklore at the age of five and Argentine Tango since 2006. He is the Artistic Director for El Querandi Tango Dinner Show, the most highly rated classical tango show in Buenos Aires since 1920. Since 2014, Correa has been responsible for the nightly show’s general direction, choreography, and production.
He studied classical ballet at the Teatro General San Martin in Cordoba for four years in his youth. He moved to Buenos Aires to master his training with legendary teachers including Nicolas Cobos and Paola Jean Jean, Sabrina and Ruben Veliz, Claudio Gonzalez and Melina Brufman, German Cornejo, Roberto Herrera, Maria Nieves, and Dolores D’Amo. He won 1st place at the Festival Nacional de Folklore for best stage tango couple in 2005.
He performed throughout Japan, China, Africa, Europe and South America in productions including “Dramatic Tango” with Min-On Foundation, Argentine Consulate Expo in Shanghai, China, “Tanguera” the musical tour, “Tango a Tierra” in South Africa, and “Un Viaje al Sentimiento” in Brazil. He performed with Compañia de Roberto Herrera in Italy and France, Mora Godoy’s Tango Ballet, Acuarelas Americana’s Festivales de Cosquin, and Royal Caribbean. Correa appeared in “Un Tango Mas”, the story of tango icons Maria Nieves and Juan Carlos Copes, produced by Wim Wenders, and “Homero Manzi” produced by Juan Fabri.
He represented Cordoba in The Tango Mundial Championships where he was awarded sub-champion for a record of three consecutive years. Between 2012 and 2018, he took 7th, 5th and 3rd place. He took 1st place in stage tango in the Danza tu Danza International Championship in Cordoba, Argentina in 2018.
He has danced in the most renowned tango shows in Buenos Aires, including Esquina Carlos Gardel, Tango Porteño, La Ventana and Hotel Faena’s “Rojo Tango”. Correa has performed in the most famous and historic milongas in Buenos Aires including, La Baldosa, Salon Canning, La Viruta and El Gricel.
In 2016, Correa created, directed and produced “Carmen: A Tango Story” which premiered in the Teatro Margarita Xirgu. In 2017, Correa created, directed and produced “SynopsisTango” which premiered at the prestigious Metropolitan Citi Theater in Buenos Aires.
As maestro, Cristian has taught at countless schools and festivals throughout Argentina, Chile, The United States and Europe. He has toured Budapest, Germany, and Italy teaching tango salon as well as stage tango workshops. In Buenos Aires, he teaches private lessons and provides choreography coaching.
Known for his unique style and dynamic presence, Correa is the most highly sought after producer, teacher, performer and choreographer of his generation.
