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Tete Rusconi

Tete Rusconi was a tango dancer and teacher, born on 9 January 1936, who began dancing at about 14 as a rock and roll contest dancer [2][7]. He taught close embrace in the United States around 1993–94, danced in Pina Bausch's piece 'Nur Du', and toured Europe and the US with Silvia Ceriani [3][4]. He died in his sleep on 7 January 2010, the day after dancing at El Beso [6].

Tete Rusconi was a tango dancer, recorded with a birth date of 9 January 1936 [7]. Sources covering his life and death give his name as Pedro "Tete" Rusconi and as Pedro Alberto Rusconi [2][4][6].

He started dancing at about the age of 14, first as a rock and roll contest dancer [2]. Around 1993–94 he was among the first to teach close embrace in the United States, working with Susana Miller [3]. He met Pina Bausch in Plaza Dorrego and later danced in her piece 'Nur Du' [4].

From 1996 he danced and taught with Silvia Ceriani, and the pair toured Europe and the United States [4]. He was featured in Paul Pellicoro's book 'Paul Pellicoro on Tango' and was interviewed by Lalie Marion for the French magazine Tout Tango [4][5]. His last performance took place at Salón Canning on 28 December 2009, and he died in his sleep on 7 January 2010, the day after dancing at El Beso [6].

Early life

Rusconi was born on 9 January 1936 [7]. He began dancing at about 14, first as a rock and roll contest dancer [2]. The source dates this start to around 1950 [2].

Teaching career

Around 1993–94 Rusconi was among the first to teach close embrace in the United States, where he worked with Susana Miller [3].

Beginning in 1996 he danced and taught with Silvia Ceriani [4]. Together they toured Europe and the United States [4].

Dance partners

A listing records the following dance partners for Rusconi :

  • Rosanna Remon
  • Gladys Fernandez - "Silvia perform"
  • Pedro Rusconi

The same listing records a partnership between Pedro Rusconi and Tete Rusconi, while other sources refer to Tete Rusconi himself as Pedro "Tete" Rusconi or Pedro Alberto Rusconi; sources therefore differ on whether this is a separate person [2][4][6]. The listing's partner entry "Silvia perform" differs in name from Silvia Ceriani, with whom another source says he danced and taught from 1996; the sources do not establish whether these refer to the same person [4].

Stage work and media

Rusconi met Pina Bausch in Plaza Dorrego, and he later danced in her piece 'Nur Du' [4]. The source dates this to around 1994 [4].

He was featured in Paul Pellicoro's book 'Paul Pellicoro on Tango', dated to 2002 [4]. In 2005 he was interviewed by Lalie Marion for the French magazine Tout Tango [5].

Death

Rusconi's last performance was at Salón Canning on 28 December 2009 [6]. He died in his sleep on 7 January 2010, the day after dancing at El Beso [6].

Related

Dancers connected with Rusconi in a partner listing include Rosanna Remon, Gladys Fernandez, "Silvia perform" and Pedro Rusconi .

References

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  1. 2.Pedro "Tete" Rusconi · elfirulete.wordpress.com
  2. 3.Tete Rusconi · sites.google.com
  3. 4.The Death of Pedro "Tete" Rusconi :: Un Milonguero · argentinetangouz.blogspot.com
  4. 5.“Tete” Pedro Rusconi · ajo2021.wordpress.com
  5. 6.Pedro Alberto Rusconi · jantango.wordpress.com
  6. 7.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app

How they dance

From TangoTube's videos · our data

Filmed

2006–2026

What they dance

  • Tango 64%
  • Vals 36%

Orchestras they dance to most

Career

Titles, partnerships and events, newest first

  1. 2015First filmed with · Rosanna Remon
  2. 2008First filmed with · Pedro Rusconi
  3. 2007First filmed with · Silvia perform

Tours

  1. 1996Begins dancing and teaching with Silvia Ceriani; they tour Europe and the US.†

What we don't know yet4 of 5 known

Whether they lead or follow.

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Data: recordings, facts and sources

Partnered with4

Pedro Rusconi — partnered with Tete Rusconi

Single source

Partnered with Rosanna Remon

Single source

Partnered with Gladys Fernandez

Single source

Partnered with Silvia perform

Single source

Notes12

Starts dancing at about 14, first as a rock and roll contest dancer.1950

Single source

Around 1993–94 he is among the first to teach close embrace in the US, working with Susana Miller.1993

Single source

Meets Pina Bausch in Plaza Dorrego; he later dances in her piece 'Nur Du'.1994

Single source

Begins dancing and teaching with Silvia Ceriani; they tour Europe and the US.1996

Single source

Featured in Paul Pellicoro's book 'Paul Pellicoro on Tango'.2002

Single source

Interviewed by Lalie Marion for the French magazine Tout Tango.2005

Single source

Last performance, at Salón Canning on 28 December.Dec 28, 2009

Single source

Dies in his sleep on 7 January, the day after dancing at El Beso.Jan 7, 2010

Single source

Tete Rusconi — described as Tete Rusconi (74 años)Jan 7, 2010

Single source

Born in Pompeya, a block from Centenera and Tabaré

Single source

The great German choreographer (Pina Bausch) invited him to teach the members of her company

Single source

He developed a personal style for the vals and a masterly way of listening to the music

Single source

Born1

Born on January 9, 1936

Single source

Era2

Era electronic-festival2002–2021

Sources disagree

Era revival1994–1998

Sources disagree

Dance style2

Dance style milonguero

Single source

Dance style salon

Single source

Died1

Tete Rusconi — died on Tete Rusconi (January 7, 2010)

Supported · 2

Partners

Danced together in TangoTube's videos · our data

Timeline

  1. Jan 9, 1936Born in Pompeya on 9 January.

    source

  2. 1950Starts dancing at about 14, first as a rock and roll contest dancer.

    source

  3. 1993Around 1993–94 he is among the first to teach close embrace in the US, working with Susana Miller.

    source

  4. 1994Meets Pina Bausch in Plaza Dorrego; he later dances in her piece 'Nur Du'.

    source

  5. 1996Begins dancing and teaching with Silvia Ceriani; they tour Europe and the US.

    source

  6. 2002Featured in Paul Pellicoro's book 'Paul Pellicoro on Tango'.

    source

  7. 2005Interviewed by Lalie Marion for the French magazine Tout Tango.

    source

  8. Dec 28, 2009Last performance, at Salón Canning on 28 December.

    source

  9. Jan 7, 2010Dies in his sleep on 7 January, the day after dancing at El Beso.

    source

Most watched videos

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Connected

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Listen

  1. Desde el almaOsvaldo Pugliese1985
  2. Claro de lunaFrancisco Canaro · Eduardo Adrián · no clip yet1942
  3. La trillaCarlos Di Sarli1940
  4. PimientaOsvaldo Fresedo1939
  5. Un momentoAníbal Troilo · Raúl Berón1951
  6. PavaditaAlfredo De Angelis1958
  7. María EstherQuinteto Pirincho (Francisco Canaro)1943
  8. CatamarcaCarlos Di Sarli1940
  9. Orgullo criolloPedro Laurenz1941
  10. RecuerdoOsvaldo Pugliese1944
  11. AmarrasJuan D'Arienzo · Héctor Mauré1944
  12. Indio mansoCarlos Di Sarli1958

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