Biography
Biography
Marcos Questas
Producer - Director - Master Tanguero
Marcos Questas’ vast personal performances on stage have lead him to the development of artistic
production shows, industrials and casino concepts. Producing and directing his most artistic shows
to date Tango Project I, Tango Project II, andTangoing, opened to rave reviews and developed
into an extended run.  Later presented with an opportunity to create and reach out, he founded
he International Tango Festival in Las Vegas, bringing world-wide tango lovers the opportunity to
learn, dance and enjoy.

Starting his professional career at the age of six, Marcos established himself first with the gaucho
style of dancing, followed by Argentine tango at sixteen. After performing in Argentina Tango &
Pampa and the Café Homero in Buenos Aires, he was quickly signed to perform on the world tour
of Viva Tango. By tours end he settled in Los Angeles and for the next several years shared his
time as a specialty act and tango maestro. Choreographing and staging numerous productions
from the Latin Grammy’s, La’ Argentina with International Soprano Julia Miguines, and Great
Performances: Andrea Bocelli Amore Under The Desert Sky have been several of his favorites.
While international performances have included appearing at the Palais de Papes in Avignon, France,
The Olympia Theater of Paris , The National Theater of London and Carnegie Hall, NY his positive
reception lead him to pursue personal endeavors of sharing the art of tango. With much gratitude he
continually looks for innovative ways to express and touch people through this form.

Now based in Las Vegas he is the founder of Las Vegas Tango. Although he continues to direct, produce, perform and innovate in
the area of tango, Marcos is also devoted to teaching Argentine Tango. Understanding the complexity of this stimulating dance
Marcos’ concept of teaching is first based on establishing and executing a high level of technique while having fun. Acclaimed by this
accomplishment he was granted to reside on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Dance Council. Guest teaching and coaching
Internationally and nationally, he welcomes any dancer to enjoy, study and share in the depth of Argentine Tango.
Ruta Maria
Event Cordinator - Tanguera
Ruta Maria, of Lithuanian decent, began dancing and training in classical ballet with Nevada Ballet
Theater. Entering the first International Exchange Program with The Bolshoi Ballet, at the age of
eleven, Ruta trained in the Vagaonova Method and went on to represent the US in the IV USA
International Ballet Competitions. Later graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy, her repertoire
includes principle roles with Jacksonville Ballet, Civic Ballet, Nevada Ballet Theater and Cirque du
Soleil's Mystere as the character "La Belle" whom's name has followed her since the show.

Ruta's love for Argentine Tango started in 1998. Submerging herself completely into it in 2006,
she lives and breaths tango with several visits to Buenos Aires each year and considers herself
an "adopted" Argentinean. Due to her dedication and perseverance Ruta has, in a short period of
time, accomplished a high level of dancing as well as respect in the tango world.

Some of her show credits include: co-staging of Fusion Tango at the re-knowned Kodak Theater
in Los Angeles, and co-producing Tango On , Two Tango On and LA ProjecTango at the
historic Alex Theater. Ruta's festival performances, include the "Las Vegas Tango Experience"
Festival and "Tango Mundo Festival" in Palm Springs. Onstage performances in tango
productions include Tango Nuevo Cabaret with Argentine composer Walter Rios, Grammy winner
"Quartet San Francisco" and Andrea Bocelli's: Amore Under the Desert Sky.

Undoubtedly her passion and dedication for tango has already made Ruta an accomplished tanguera. Currently she teaches and
performs with Master Marcos Questas and continues to co-produce events for all whom love Argentine Tango.
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