Tommy O'Connell, a life-long Argentine of Irish decent, is one of those special milongueros whose name is passed between women at the milongas saying: "You have got to feel how he dances, it's fantastic!" He has been dancing tango for more than forty years. He is also known for his Milonga with Falcety, which is similar to, but different from, a "traspie". He is accompanied by Elina Roldan, who is, in his opinion, the best of the young milongueras. (BttTV 2000)

BUY: Tango In The Close Embrace
Tommy shares his steps, his ideas, and his opinions about social tango. There is extensive footage of his dancing, and sections where he works with Daniel as Daniel demonstrates with Elina. Experience this true milonguero!! Includes beautiful studio performances. (60 mins.)

BUY: Milonga Falcety
The falcety is a slide step done in doubletime that is a derivation of the Argentine folkdance called Chamame, which Tommy learned forty years ago in Mendosa. He demonstrates the falcety in Chamame music and then how to transform it into Milonga. There are many very clever figures, and numerous demonstrations to music. Includes beautiful studio performances with Elina. (60 mins.) (75 mins.)