Meet the team
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Marika Meoli is an international dancer, dance movement therapist, and movement teacher with a strong foundation in both artistic performance and clinical practice. A graduate of Codarts University of the Arts, she has worked across Europe and Asia as a performer and collaborator, creating her own choreographic work and working closely with renowned artists such as Joost Vrouenraets (NL) and Alexis Blake (USA).
Alongside her artistic work, Marika has extensive experience as a dance movement therapist, guiding children, adolescents, and adults through movement-based therapeutic processes.
Marika’s growing interest in the intersection of dance and health has led her toward projects integrating research, therapeutic insight, and community engagement. She is a co-founder of Tango para Todos, where she combines her expertise in movement, therapy, and tango to explore the benefits of Argentine tango for people living with Parkinson’s. She creates an open, supportive environment that encourages connection, expression, and joy.
To learn more about Marika, visit marikameoli.com
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Patrick Arellano is an internationally renowned tango maestro, dancer, and choreographer known for his exceptional artistry and decades of teaching experience. Originally from Chile, he began his training in classical dance before expanding into Latin American dance forms, where he went on to become a multiple-time national and Latin American champion. His passion for Argentine tango eventually led him to Buenos Aires, where he taught in several esteemed tango schools and immersed himself deeply in the world of traditional and contemporary tango culture.
For more than twenty years, Patrick has traveled the world teaching workshops, performing, and sharing his expertise with dancers of all levels. He is celebrated for his clear technique, musicality, and ability to guide students toward expressive, connected dancing. Patrick currently teaches in France, where he leads regular classes and develops programs specifically tailored to dancers with Parkinson’s.
Alongside his international teaching career, Patrick is a proud co-founder of Tango para Todos. His dedication to accessible, inclusive tango makes him an invaluable part of the team.
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Kathinka Poismans brings a unique blend of artistic, therapeutic, and academic expertise to Tango para Todos. Trained as both a classical pianist and a music therapist, she has performed widely as a pianist and has worked as a music therapist in a variety of clinical settings as well as in private practice.
In 2014, Kathinka earned her PhD in music therapy, after which she began teaching at Conservatorium Maastricht (Zuyd University of Applied Sciences) and Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam. Her work focuses on the therapeutic power of musical interaction, expression, and synchronization.
Alongside her academic and therapeutic background, Kathinka has a deep passion for Argentine tango. She is active both as a dancer and an instructor, teaching regular tango classes to a wide range of participants. Together with the other members of the team, she is a co-founder of Tango para Todos, a dedicated program for people with Parkinson’s who wish to explore and experience the joy of tango.
To learn more about Kathinka, visit kathinkapoismans.nl.