Oliver Kolker - Registration
Minneapolis, October 2025 - Tango Workshops
Friday, Oct 10
Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts
315 Main St SE, Minneapolis, 55414
6:30pm–8:00pm: Cleaning up your basic Step
Discover the power of simplicity! Oliver will guide you through a gentle “reset” of your tango basics, helping you let go of habits that weigh down your dance. With renewed clarity and precision, you’ll refine your technique, find greater ease, and enjoy a smoother, more connected experience on the dance floor.
8:30pm-11:30pm – Milonga
Saturday & Sunday, Oct 11-12
Location: Four Seasons Dance Studio,1637 Henneping Ave, Minneapolis, 55403
Saturday, Oct 11
1:30pm-3:00pm - Structure of the Turn:
Do you think you can turn?? Once you understand its structure and elements, the whole dance opens up. Oliver breaks it down into clear, simple pieces—transforming confusion into clarity, always with his usual dose of humor. A fun class full of “aha!” moments guaranteed!
Sunday, Oct 12
1:30pm-3:00pm - Understanding Milonga Traspie
Afraid of dancing milonga? Not after this class! Oliver’s world-renowned approach, refined over 17 years, has transformed how dancers everywhere experience this playful rhythm. With clear and simple tools, humor, and lots of energy, he’ll show you how milonga can become joyful, fearless, and irresistibly fun!
3:15pm-4:45pm: Basic Movements in Vals:
Lose yourself in the magic of tango vals! This workshop will help you embrace this dreamy, romantic rhythm with movements that feel natural and musical. To add extra sparkle, Oliver will guide you through lápices and follower’s enrosques, bringing elegance and flair to your dance.
3:15pm-4:45pm: Advanced Milonga moves
Ready to spice things up? Now it’s time to take it further. Oliver will show you how to transform classic steps with creativity and flair—making them playful, unexpected, and irresistibly stylish. A perfect way to bring fresh energy and sparkle to your social dancing.
Oliver is a multifaceted artist, tango master, filmmaker and performer.
As a tango master, he has inspired dancers around the world with a style that blends elegance, authenticity, and humor, making his teaching both approachable and unforgettable.
As a filmmaker, his latest work, I had the Heart captures the passion and humanity of tango. And with his natural gift for comedy, Oliver brings joy and laughter wherever he goes, on stage, in this classes and on the dance floor!
The following is not an exhaustive list of his filmography:
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TUVE EL CORAZÓN (I Had the Heart) – Writer, Director, Producer, Actor
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BUFALO (2022) – Actor, Producer
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LIMA (2021) – Actor
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RUMBO AL MAR (2020) – Actor, Producer
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VIAJE INESPERADO (2018) – Writer, Producer, Actor
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YO SOY ASÍ, TITA DE Bs As (2017) – Actor
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LA VALIJA DE BENAVIDEZ (2016) – Actor, Producer
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FERMÍN, GLORIAS DEL TANGO (2014) – Writer, Producer, Co-Director