The Heart of Argentine Tango in Vancouver
Cultural Events and Community Outreach
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
NEW CLASSES STARTING SOON ::: SPRING 2026
We acknowledge that we gather, teach and dance on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish People. We are committed to working towards reconciliation.
Beginner Intensive Series
The foundation of tango technique, communication, culture and musicality taught by two instructors with twenty years experience teaching tango. Small class size allows personalized attention. You must pre-register for this series. Spaces limited. No partner required. This intensive series includes 8 hours of instruction time and 6 hours of practice time.
PASITOS 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!
Tuesdays 8-10pm
Entrance $10 at the door
2474 Prince Edward St
Technique & Musicality
Fundamental 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 7th
Tuesdays 7-8pm
For both roles and all levels
$20 class only
$25 class and Pasitos Practica
$10 Practica only
::: Film Projects :::
::: Mis Amigos De Ayer:::
Tango 1945
Música: Francisco Lomuto
Letra: 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.
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
