Robert is one of the most highly-regarded "milonguero" or close-embrace style dancers in the Northwest. His tango muse has been Susana Miller of Buenos Aires, with whom he has studied for many years. He has also spent signifcant time in Buenos Aires, dancing and studying with the old-style milongueros. Robert's other important influences have been Cacho Dante, Nestor Ray, and more recently, Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa.
During many Labor Day weekends, Robert can be found teaching at the highly acclaimed "Colorado Milonguero Tango Weekend" in Denver. He has also taught workshops in Anchorage, Atlanta, Memphis, Pittsburgh, and Phoenix. He has danced exhibitions with Susana Miller in Seattle, Portland, and New York City, with Alicia Pons in Portland & Seattle, and with Lily Godoy at El Beso in Buenos Aires.
Robert teaches sets of group classes at Tango BerretÃn, and DJ's and teaches the drop-in lesson Monday evenings at the PPAA. Few tangueros can match Robert's passion for Argentine tango. He describes himself as being "so crazy about dancing tango that I can't leave a milonga until the music stops and they kick me out the door."
To reach Robert, call 503-231-7826, or e-mail him at robhauk@teleport.com. His web page is Robert Hauk