Amy began dancing tango in 2009 through the Temple Tango Club at Temple University in Philadelphia. Having never considered herself a dancer in any sense of the word, Amy was bewildered to learn that she could relate to tango, and thus become a dancer, through structure. Bewilderment quickly became deep admiration and love, and she became a co-organizer for the university club. To further her studies in Argentine tango, Amy began taking classes with Meredith Klein and Andres Amarilla at the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School. Amy became one of the first interns at the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School in 2012, assisting Meredith in classes and helping organize school events. In 2014, Amy started teaching independently, through group classes and private lessons.

Amy’s teaching and dance has been informed by a great multitude of tango instructors. She considers Meredith Klein, Andres Amarilla, Jay Abling, Marcelo Gutierrez, and Carla Marano to be a few of her most inspirational guides on her journey of learning. Amy’s approach to tango is also influenced by her scientific background, and professional training as a relational and systemic therapist. She sees tango as a gateway to learning more about yourself and how you can relate to others.

Amy is well-known in Philadelphia and the surrounding communities as a superb leader and follower, and gifted communicator. Always with a smile, Amy’s structured approach to pedagogy, makes it fun and easy for students to improve at tango and find joy in their dance.