ABOUT US

History, historical achievements, and literary output

WHO WE ARE

We are Olivia Teixeira and Fernando Lima—a couple who have lived, danced, and taught tango for over 30 years. More than just dancers or instructors, we are explorers of a question that drives us every day: how does music transform into movement, and how can one fully experience the joy of the embrace?

This quest gave rise to the EsTudo Tango method—a unique approach to musical interpretation for social dancers, developed through decades of research into body awareness and thousands of classes across more than 60 cities in Brazil, the United States, Argentina, and Europe.

OUR STORY

In 2019, we decided to join forces and build a partnership. We moved to Buenos Aires, and in March 2025, we received the "Nobleza del Arrabal" honor at the historic Salón Marabú—awarded by the Argentine Tango Society of New York—and we hold the titles of Don and Doña from the same institution.

OUR MISSION

To democratize access to authentic social tango—well-danced tango—by making musical interpretation understandable and applicable for dancers and teachers of all levels, anywhere in the world.

OUR VISION

To establish EsTudo Tango as a global benchmark for musical interpretation in social tango, fostering a global community that dances with greater depth, connection, and respect for tradition.

HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENTS

A journey built on dance, dedication, and a love for tango

A career spanning over three decades has resulted in achievements that transcend stages, screens, and borders. From television in Sergipe to the dance halls of Buenos Aires, Olivia Teixeira and Fernando Lima have built a legacy that unites art, research, and teaching—one that remains alive in every class, every performance, and every student who travels across the globe to study with them.

Every award, article, and testimonial tells a chapter of the same story: that of individuals who dedicated their lives to understanding the essence of tango—the relationship between music and movement—and to sharing that knowledge with the world. This foundation underpins the EsTudo Tango Method and everything we do to this day.

2018 – Olivia Teixeira displays the three official trophies. The image documents her triple championship victory in the Tango de Pista, Milonga, and Tango Vals categories at the official preliminary stage of the Tango World Championship (2018).

2003 – The commemorative plaque for the Josué Quesada International Award — El Tango de Oro, presented to Olivia Teixeira in 2004. The honor celebrates her role as a breakout dancer.

1999 – The *Presença Feminina* (Female Presence) Trophy—a formal honor bestowed upon Olivia Teixeira by Councilwoman Nazaré Carvalho in 1999—recognized Olivia as a prominent figure in the Brazilian dance community, signaling that her career was already garnering recognition beyond the world of tango, within the civic and institutional spheres.

1998 – The *Troféu Destaque* (Standout Award), awarded to Olivia Teixeira by the Sergipe Press Association in 1998 in the Dance category. This honor marks the early recognition of her work by the regional press—a sign that her career was already transcending the realm of dance and reaching broader cultural and media circles.

1998 – TV promo for the program "Dança Sergipe," hosted weekly by Olivia Teixeira on TV Cidade between 1998 and 2002. Broadcast on local television in Sergipe, the project garnered recognition and awards, marking the beginning of a journey dedicated to promoting tango and dance in Brazil.

2011 – Cover story in *Ícone* magazine (October/November 2011, Issue 18), featuring the headline "A Complete Artist: She Sings, Dances, and Acts." The interview, written by journalist Márcio Lyncoln and titled "The Star Rises," traces Olivia Teixeira’s career path—from her hometown of Aracaju and hosting the TV show *Dança Sergipe* to the Rio-São Paulo cultural hub, where she worked under the direction of major figures such as Miguel Falabella. The article highlights her near-exclusive dedication to tango since 2002, her roles in productions like *The Producers*, *La Cage aux Folles*, and *New York, New York*, and her creation of the special *Episódios de Tango* (Canal Brasil, 2009), which brought tango to national television. The piece establishes her as "one of the country's leading figures in Argentine tango."

2009 – The flyer for the show "Episódios de Tango," a musical monologue written by and starring Olivia Teixeira. The work—which had a stage run in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro—was broadcast nationwide on Canal Brasil as a year-end special in 2009, bringing the art of tango to households across the country. (See Miguel Falabella’s review).

Miguel Falabella, one of the biggest names in Brazilian theater and television, talks about Olivia and "Episódios de Tango."

"The first time I saw her dance the tango, I was literally left open-mouthed—it possessed impressive beauty, fluidity, and organic quality."

"An extremely talented woman, extremely dedicated and passionate about her work."

LITERARY OUTPUT

Decades of research have materialized into educational works that systematize the EsTudo Tango method of musical interpretation for social dancers—among them the book *Tango, Além dos Passos* (Tango: Beyond the Steps), adopted as a textbook at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC).

2026 - TANGO, BEYOND THE STEPS

The book Tango, Beyond the Steps, by Olivia Teixeira and Fernando Lima, is the written embodiment of the interpretation pillar of the EsTudo Tango Method—a pedagogical work that systematizes musical interpretation for social dancers. What makes this work even more significant is the recognition it has garnered within academia: the method currently serves as a reference for scientific research at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), where Professor Davila de Souza Zampieri—a researcher in the Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry—adopts it as a primary reference in her studies on the human body's metabolic and physiological responses to tango. This interdisciplinary investigation bridges chemistry, health, art, movement, and human relations, exploring the effects of the embrace and the dance itself on well-being.

Temas de Tango

2022 – Co-authors and organizers of the book Temas de Tango – Argentina & Brasil, contributing a chapter alongside renowned figures from the Brazilian and Argentine tango scenes, an initiative led by professors Dr. Rubens Pantano Filho and Dr. Maria Angela Lourençoni.

Solos de Tango

2024 – Co-authors and organizers of the book Solos de Tango – Argentina & Brasil, contributing a chapter alongside renowned figures from the Brazilian and Argentine tango scenes, an initiative led by professors Dr. Rubens Pantano Filho and Dr. Maria Angela Lourençoni.

Enseñanza y Aprendizaje del Tango

2026 – Co-authors of the book Enseñanza y Aprendizaje del Tango, contributing a chapter alongside renowned figures from the Brazilian and Argentine tango scenes, an initiative led by professors Dr. Rubens Pantano Filho and Dr. Maria Angela Lourençoni.

Diário dos futuros pesquisadores 2: cenografia

2013 – The book is an academic publication released in 2013 by the *Traje de Cena* (Stage Costume) Research Group at the School of Communications and Arts of the University of São Paulo (ECA/USP). Olivia Teixeira authored a chapter dedicated to tango costumes.

Como Aprender a Dançar Tango

2016 – This e-book is the written embodiment of the second pillar of the EsTudo Tango Method: the vectors of physics. Written by Olivia Teixeira.

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