Their place on the international teaching circuit - where they are a fixture - is that they are "just people." They are stage performers who are like the ultimate mom and pop.
Perhaps for this reason, many advanced students tend not to pay them much initial attention.
If any of these people come into personal contact with them, they are soon seduced by their charm. If sceptics slow down and look at what they are doing, they find it much more intricate and hard to do than it looks.
Known especially for their candombe, this is an older couple that does not represent old-fashioned Argentine ways. They are young in spirit and bless all who come in contact with them. (I thank Facundo for not being upset with me for asking Kely to dance every night when I'm around them! Well, why should he? I just enjoy a few minutes with his lovely wife - as many times as I can have). They are consistently wise and gracious as we all would like to be.
Facundo's uncle was an orquesta leader of some note in the old days. Holding also the distinction that he is the only famous dancer of color working the circuit is one thing ... the fact that Kely is quite comfortable working on stage in one dress for a whole show while all the dazzling younger women do changes is another. These little things mean nothing - but there is a personality coming through here that is so sweet and so genuine that they appeal to the best in people who "get" them. They have a few secrets to a happy life. It's obvious. I won't hint at anything more.
They also have one of the hippest websites.
Facundo & Kely
