Luis Vivas was born in Buenos Aires where he began his initial tango training. Since his arrival to the United States in 1998 he has continued his training with internationally acclaimed tango teacher Jorge Nell and local director of Miami Dance Machine Randy Pittman. Luis has participated for four years in USTC Tango Fantasy here in Miami.

He has performed as a featured dancer for 3 years in Tango Fever, in Tango Review 2003, and in numerous Tango events with his regular tango partners. Mr. Vivas joined Miami Contemporary Dance Company as a featured dancer in Tango Undressed in 2004.