Anthony Bazin, aka Tango Anton, is a French-born dance instructor of Argentine Tango, Ballroom, Latin American and Rock’n’roll dances.
Anthony’s passion for dancing started at the age of eight when he followed his mother to join his first Rock’n’Roll class. Ever since, the dance floor has been his second home. From his first lessons with Pierre and Anne-Laure Fontanel, he went on to learn Hip-hop, Disco, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa and Argentine Tango.
Having originally studied Fashion and Textiles at university back in France, Anthony moved to Desborough to work for the local lingerie factory five years ago. When a work colleague sent him an email regarding dance classes at MaSh Dancing School in Kettering, Anthony went along for the Rock’n’roll, a dance in which he was well practised by then.
He was introduced to Marye Simmons, who after five minutes with Anthony, was knocked off her feet and became his dance teacher and mentor. Under Marye’s wings, Anthony completed his Ballroom and Latin American NATD qualifications in 2015 and is set to obtain the Argentine Tango equivalent this coming February. Thanks to MaSh Dance School, Anthony has also had the chance to help local charities such as Lakelands Hospice in Corby or Cransley Hospice in Kettering.
Other major dance influences in Anthony’s life are Argentine Tango Master Mario de Camillis and NATD Member Elaine Potter, and he regularly attends workshops with both. Dance also introduced Anthony to the love of his life, Sniedze Riekstina, whom he met when she attended one of his classes. The couple married last August in Sniedze’s home country, Latvia, and are now partners both on and off the dance floor as Sniedze assists Anthony in most of his classes.
The only rule in Anthony’s classes is to enjoy dancing and have fun. Nothing is wrong, just different. The entertainment factor is key; when your basics are in place, hard work and perseverance will take you to the next level.
Anton offers private lessons and wedding dance tuition and is currently running the following regular classes: Tuesdays, 7-9pm Argentine Tango Intermediate (men urgently required) MaSh Dance Studio, 3 Grange Road, Kettering. £5 per session. Thursdays, 7-8pm Rock’n’Roll Beginners/Intermediate Rushton Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Rushton. £5 per session. Thursdays, 8-9pm Argentine Tango Beginners Rushton Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Rushton. £5 per session. Fridays, 7.30-11pm Ballroom/Latin American - All Levels
Rushden Heritage Chapel and Halls, Park Road, Rushden. £7.50 per session.
www.tangoanton.co.uk For further details, please email Anthony on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., call 07917 402 022 to leave a message for him to return your call.
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