The Heart of Argentine Tango in Vancouver

Classes, Workshops, Milongas, Practicas, Performances,
Cultural Events and Community Outreach

2026 CLASS AND WORKSHOP REGISTRATION IS OPEN 

The Beginner Series 

Learn the foundation of tango dance technique, connection, communication, culture and musicality taught by two instructors with twenty years experience teaching tango. Small class size allows personalized attention from the instructors. You must pre-register for this series. Spaces limited. No partner required.
The Beginner Monthly Program Includes:
Small Group Beginner Lesson  6-7pm
 + Technique Class 7-8pm
+ Pasitos Practica 8-10pm
TOTAL: 8 hours instruction + 6 hours guided practice time

MAY 2026 ::: 4 Weeks ::: Tues, May 5 – 26 ::: $185

JUNE 2026 ::: 4 Weeks ::: Tues, June 9 – 30 ::: $185

REGISTRATION

PASITOS PRACTICA

Everyone is welcome to this warm and friendly practica!
An opportunity to practice what you are learning in class, get help from teachers and other dancers, experiment and explore. Pasitos Practica is a place of community to help each other, to meet new people and to share your experience. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated!
 

Every Tuesday 8-10pm
Entrance $10 at the door
2474 Prince Edward St

Learn more about Pasitos Practica

Technique & Musicality

Tango dance training for all levels and both roles. Exercises for a grounded walk, stable pivots and proper disassociation. Technique practice makes your movements more effortless, improves your balance and increases your overall enjoyment and expression as a dancer. Classes are designed to condition the physical body and expand your body awareness through conscious movement. All classes include connection and musicality work.

A friendly space for asking questions and exploring what you need to develop your dance, deepen your connections and feel more free to express yourself.

New Drop-in Classes Starting April 2026
Tuesdays 7-8pm
For both roles and all levels

$20 class only
$25 class and Pasitos Practica
$10 Practica only

MILONGA LA LUNITA!

Returning as a monthly milonga held the last Tuesday of the month! Features a cozy atmosphere with table seating, food and drinks, guest DJs and special presentations by musicians and dancers!

NEXT DATE:

APRIL 28th ::: 8-11pm
DJ Tom Lee of Seattle
Entrance $20 at the door
2474 Prince Edward St

Learn more about Milonga La Lunita

Featured Tango ::: Mis Amigos De Ayer

Composed 1945 ::: Music: Francisco Lomuto / Lyrics: José María Contursi

This version is by Orquesta Anibal Troilo with singer Floral Ruiz

Esta noche tengo ganas de aturdirme de recuerdos
con el frío denso y lerdo de las cosas del lugar,
recorrer las viejas calles por el tiempo transformadas
y entre piedras olvidadas empaparme de arrabal.
Me contemplan con asombro las estrellas y esta esquina
con perfume de glicinas y colores de malvón…
Debo estar acaso viejo, melancólico y más flojo,
que me sale por los ojos esta cálida emoción.

¿Dónde están mis amigos,
mis amigos de ayer?
Se me vieran llegar
como un duende y llorar…
y llorar al volver.
¿Se perdieron tal vez
por un rumbo sin luz,
sin destino… sin fe?
Por distinto camino
me perdí yo también…
¡Si me vieran llegar
como un duende y llorar
mis amigos de ayer?

Para qué llorar ahora lo que el tiempo se ha llevado,
si está muerto mi pasado como muerto está mi amor…
Una voz canta en mi oído mis canciones olvidadas
y la noche perfumada se hace toda una canción…
Me entristecen estas calles, las estrellas y la esquina
con perfumes de glicinas y colores de malvón…
Es que estoy mucho más viejo, melancólico y más flojo
y me sale por los ojos hecha llanto mi emoción.

The Tango Studio ::: Film Projects

The cherry blossoms come and go and we try to capture their message. Our beautiful city beneath the pink trees and a Vals that that invites you into the fleeting moment. The beauty of impermanence knowing that in the longest and darkest Winter there is the arrival of Spring!  We hope you enjoy our film projects and please subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

The Tango Studio You Tube Channel

Strength and love to all the people affected by this global health crisis, not only the sick and their caregivers but all the lives and livelihoods disrupted. It is troublesome to watch friends and neighbours afraid to get too close to each other and we hope that this distancing will not become a part of our collective conscious for the long term. The comfort of closeness and touch is vital to our well being and our humanity. Sterile environments as a norm would be much worse for our immunity. Please stay aware as we take in the message that the other is dangerous and that contact and closeness is irresponsible. Amidst all of the isolation we should isolate this moment in time as a necessary measure but return to feel safe to embrace and to be embraced.
Abrazos, Deborah and Santiago
March 2020

The Tango Studio Vancouver
Santiago & Deborah
T: 604 338 4069
E: info@thetangostudio.com
2474 Prince Edward St.
Vancouver, BC Canada