South America · WORKSHOPS IN BUENOS AIRES
Prices, durations and what travellers said, for 7 workshops in Buenos Aires. The top entry is there for a reason, so start at it and work down.
Learn the embrace, tango walk, basic step, ocho, and simple combinations in a private 60-minute lesson with an English- or Spanish-speaking instructor. Teachers such as Martin, Joshua, Gabriela, Luciano, and Beatriz work with complete beginners, couples, families, and private groups. Your studio may be in Palermo, downtown, or another available neighborhood.
“Great basic tango lesson. We had so much fun! Highly recommended”
At Tango Porteño, steps from Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, you can take a beginner-friendly tango lesson, enjoy a three-course Argentine meal with wine, and watch a polished 90-minute stage show at 10 p.m. Professional dancers, live musicians, singers, gaucho-style drums, colorful costumes, and hotel transfers are available with selected options.
“The show and dinner were perfect. Wish I could dance. The only problem was pickup. We had paid for transportation and it turns out that the venue was across the street from the hotel. When no one showed up we walked 5min”
Spend 60 private minutes learning Argentine tango with an instructor such as Martin, Joshua, Celeste, or Gabriela. Your studio is arranged near your Buenos Aires hotel, in areas such as Downtown or Palermo. Expect work on posture, embrace, walking, the basic step, ocho, musicality, and a short sequence suited to your level.
“Super approachable and fun class learning the basic steps of tango. Our teacher was delightful and made us feel at ease.”
Spend five days building practical Spanish skills at Expanish Buenos Aires. Classes begin at 9:30 am at Federico Lacroze 2315, with small groups of up to 12, first-day orientation, social activities, Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and a certificate at the end.
“Spent a week at Expanish. Lovely group of students, great teacher made learning lots of fun. My confidence and Spanish definitely improved. Everything was very well organised and professional. Hope to do it again next year”
Spend two relaxed hours in a Spanish-style mansion in Almagro with Johana Copes and her teaching team. You will take a one-hour beginner-friendly tango class, taste Argentine mate, share sweets, and use a second hour to practice with teachers and fellow dancers. Classes are offered in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
“Not enough time with a teacher. The teacher focused mainly on the regular students”
Meet at Vamos Academy in central Buenos Aires for a private one-hour English lesson with a native teacher. Choose conversation, grammar, vocabulary, speaking practice, or exam preparation. Classes run Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 9 PM, with all six main levels available.
“I really enjoyed my experience at Vamos. Overall, it was wonderful and I'm glad I chose to attend Vamos Academy. Initially, I enrolled in an 8-week intensive group class, but later switched to individual lessons. The group classes were particularly Read more”
Meet at El Arte de Amasar for a one-hour tango lesson with a local instructor, then spend 3.5 hours cooking with executive chef Saul. You’ll prepare Argentine specialties, taste wine, and sit down to a three-course meal. The class can include up to eight people, so confirm the group size if privacy matters.
“Saul is amazing. The food is the best and he makes you feel at home in his kitchen. I did this excursion in 2018 and enjoyed it so much that I did it again in 2024! The tango lesson was so much fun. It was an enjoyable evening of tango, cooking and good conversation. A must do in Buenos Aires.”
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