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GD Tango – Guillermo De Fazio & Giovanna Dan
Masters of Argentine Tango: Performers, Creators, Innovators

GD Tango, the internationally celebrated duo of Guillermo De Fazio and Giovanna Dan, stands at the forefront of Argentine tango performance today. Known for their electrifying presence, precision, and passion, Guillermo and Giovanna bring together decades of experience, artistry, and innovation that continue to captivate audiences around the world.

Guillermo, born and raised in Buenos Aires, first rose to international fame as one half of the legendary tango duo Los Hermanos Macana, whose signature style and dynamic performances brought Argentine tango to global stages with a mix of tradition, charisma, and theatrical flair. His deep roots in tango culture and his extensive experience as a performer and choreographer have made him one of the most respected figures in the field.

Giovanna brings a powerful and trailblazing presence to the duo. With a strong background in various dance styles, she is a graduate of UCLA, where she cultivated her interdisciplinary artistic voice. She is also recognized as one of the first women to specialize in the gaucho percussion act of boleadoras, a traditionally male-dominated art form. Her mastery of this high-energy folkloric discipline, paired with her expressive strength and technical versatility in tango, sets her apart as a truly distinctive artist and performer.

Together, Guillermo and Giovanna have choreographed for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, introducing authentic Argentine tango to a global television audience. They produced and starred in the award-winning theatrical production Once Upon a Tango, which earned critical acclaim at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Their international reputation includes extended performance residencies in Dubai, where they brought tango to luxury cultural venues and diverse global audiences.

They have been featured in multiple PBS specials, including the nationally televised Tango Under the Stars at the Hollywood Bowl, performing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In 2022, they directed, choreographed, and starred in Tango Argentina, a major U.S. tour spanning 26 cities. The production continued its international success with a large-scale Korean tour in 2025.

In 2024, they premiered their original work Un Viaje Por Buenos Aires at the iconic Ford Theatre in Los Angeles, delivering an immersive journey through the rich cultural landscapes and evolving spirit of tango.

Through their company GD Tango, Guillermo De Fazio and Giovanna Dan continue to redefine Argentine tango with a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and theatrical storytelling. As performers, choreographers, and cultural ambassadors, they are shaping the future of tango while honoring its deep-rooted legacy.

Guillermo De Fazio  is a world renowned Argentine tango performer, choreographer, and teacher. Born to a musician mother and raised in Buenos Aires, Guillermo studied tango and other popular dances from an early age. In 1995, he debuted a duo with his brother called Los Hermanos Macana ," a partnership that would lead them to dance in the most prominent theaters and events worldwide. The brothers found success in various artistic ventures, such as the Robert Duvall film "Assassination Tango," a shared performance with Placido Domingo, and an invitation from famed ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov to dance at an art festival. In 2012, Los Hermanos Macana founded their very own entertainment company, Tango Macho.  Tango Macho brought the brothers to Los Angeles, where Guillermo currently resides. Since his professional partnership with Giovanna in 2015, Guillermo has been producing, choreographing, and directing shows with their company GD Tango.

Giovanna Dan  was raised in Los Angeles with Argentine tango flowing through her veins. As the daughter of legendary dancer and Forever Tango star Zita Gonzalez, Giovanna inherited a passion for dance, beginning her formal education at the age of 4. Giovanna stayed close to her cultural roots by dancing Argentine folk, eventually deciding to follow in her mother’s footsteps and pursue tango. With the goal of preserving and promoting Argentine culture, Giovanna took a special interest in Argentine Folk Dancing and became one of the first women to specialize in the boleadoras Gaucho Act. With extensive training in various dance styles,Giovanna expanded her knowledge into the realm of dance theory by earning a Bachelor's degree in Dance Studies from UCLA. Giovanna has performed globally in various tango and folklore productions with Master Gaucho Productions, Tango Macho, Tango Buenos Aires, and Tango Under the Stars with the LA Philharmonic Symphony. Giovanna's current work is dedicated to developing projects with GD Tango, performing, and teaching around the world.