New York Tango Calendar

Dance Studios

With the plethora of dance studios in NYC, you are on the right path to discover Argentine Tango if this your first time! If you are looking to advance your tango skills, here is the list of studios offering Argentine tango group and private lessons. Make sure to inquire each studio about their tango schedule - plus ask them about special workshops they often host with the famous Argentine dance instructors!

Dance Manhattan - 39 W. 19th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011, (212) 807-0802

Triangulo Studio for Tango Argentino - 289 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001, (917) 723-9735

You Should Be Dancing - 37 W 26th St 2nd floor, New York, NY, (212) 244-0011

Dardo Galletto Studios - 151 W 46th St, 11th floor (bet 6th & 7th Aves), New York, NYTel: 212-575-0222

The Tango Company - 520 8th Ave, New York, New York,  (646) 242-5683

NYC Tango Classes

Finding NYC Tango dance classes is easy - whether you are looking to start yourself as a beginner or improve your tango skills with intermediate or advanced lessons and workshops or as a couple - here are few tips on finding tango lessons in NYC:

• All the dance studios (listed above) offer Argentine tango Lesson as part of their dance curriculum. Inquire with each studio about the schedule of group or private lessons and instructors. 
• Individual instructors offer tango lessons throughout NYC - mostly private lessons, though some offer group classes as workshops in various locations - search online for more info. 
• Pre-milonga classes - check out our list of Milongas above. Milongas are social dance parties offering tango classes from beginner to intermediate to advanced right before the start of social dancing. Event if you are a beginner - it's a great place to start your tango journey.

FREE NYC Tango Classes

Ever wanted to try Argentine Tango for the first time? Here are several tips and place where you can find FREE tango classes in NYC. Always make sure to call / inquire first with the studios and instructors. 

• Pre-milonga Free Tango classes - every Milonga offers free (well, kind of free) tango class that are included with your milonga admission. In our opinion it's the best way to start your tango journey -- you get to take a group class by yourself or with your partner / date and then just stay and watch the others dance & get inspired. Many milongas welcome beginners - and it's the best way to learn tango: from other dancers!
• Free Tango Practicas - it's a special type of social dance events that low-key and are designed to practice your tango skills. Many dance studios in NYC organize weekly tango practicas. Tango practicas are free (well, again - kind of free) as they are offered complementary as a part of your studio membership (see our studios list above and inquire directly with them for schedules).
• Introductory Tango Class promotions - from time to time, many dance studios and individual instructors offer introductory argentine tango lessons for free. Usually those are group lessons for the first-timers - check with each studio individually or check their website.

Popular Weekly NYC Milongas

Here are some popular NYC Milongas we've selected. We list many more milongas in our NYC Tango Calendar above.

MONDAY. Ensueno Tango Salon @ Ukrainian Village Restaurant, 140 2nd Ave (between 8th & 9th St) Argentine tango classes and dancing every Monday 6:30pm - 12:45am at the Ukrainian Private Ballroom 140 2nd Ave, NYC between 8th and 9th streets. Enjoy the beautiful dance floor, friendly atmosphere and wonderful traditional Argentine music by tango DJ Tioma ‘El Ruso’ Maloratsky.

TUESDAY. La Esquina De Falucho (1st and 3rd Tuesday) @ Cafe Argentino Restaurant: 499 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Hosted by Renee Rouger. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. MILONGA FALUCHO is now an indoor & outdoor event -weather permitting.

THURSDAY. Tango La Nacional @ Club Espanol - 239 West 14th St (bet. 7th & 8th Ave). Tango La Nacional is back and better than ever. Featuring beloved performers and teachers, nyc’s oldest Argentine Tango club will return to its iconic New York City location in the Meatpacking District. Every Thursday from 7 pm to 2: 00 am. Intermediate level class 7 pm to 8 pm. Performance 11 pm. Dancing until 2 am.

SATURDAY. All Night Milonga (2nd & last Saturday) @ Stepping Out Studios: 617 W 46th Street, PH Floor, New York, NY 10036. Every 2nd & last Saturday; Time: 9pm class, 10pm - 4am. Host: Queen of the Night, Sarah La Rocca and President of Stepping of Stepping Studios, George Ciao presents a spectacular night of Tango dancing, a class, performances, snacks, guest DJs and special surprises!

SUNDAY. El Destino Milonga @ Solas Bar: 232 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003. Michelle Lamb and Tine Herreman invite you to join us for great dancing in an intimate setting with expertly mixed drinks and an amazing sound system. Sunday 6-11pm Solas Bar 232 East 9th St NYC Private space next to the bar. Cocktails, wines, beer and soft drinks available.

SUNDAY. Uptown Go @ Hungarian House of New York 213 E 82nd St, New York, NY 10028. Have you ever thought about the magic of the embrace? It’s That moment in life when two strangers feel free to escape with their minds to the pleasure of falling in love during a couple of tangos. UpTownGo is the welcoming dance floor where you can explore sensations, in which the closeness of the embrace is the shortcut to your fantasies.

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