Local Tango Competition Instructors
There is a large collective of instructional talent here in Los Angeles and other cities. The list is not intended to represent all the amazing talent that exists locally, it purely represents competitive teaching. In addition, many of the listed instructors have competed in and/or judged competitions.
If you are intending on doing workshops specifically for competitive dancers, we will be happy to include your information. We encourage aspiring competitors to seek out different teachers to maximize their learning process. Thank you all for your understanding and support.
*NOTE: SCTC is not affiliated with any of the instructors below.
LOS ANGELES
Jerry Perez & Christine Urgell
- Tango salon, social style, stage
- Weekly private coaching and group classes available
- Mondays on Westside 8:00-9:30PM (int/adv couples only)
- http://www.tango2intrigue.com/group-lessons.html
- For private lesson rates and locations, email [email protected]
Carlos Barrionuevo & Mayte Valdes
- World class tango performers and coaches
- Specialty in Tango Salon and Stage
- Training for tango performance teams.
- Private lessons @ 206-370-9517
- www.tangoearth.com
Guillermo De Fazio & Giovanna Dan
- Specialists in stage, salon, milonga, and vals
- Training for tango performance teams.
- Special privates for couples and group lessons on Sundays and Fridays
- www.gdtango.com
Brian Nguyen & Yuliana Basmajyan
- 2010 & 2011 USA Tango Salon Champions
- 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 – World Tango Salon finalists
- 2011 – 3rd Place Winner in the World Tango Salon Championship in BA
- Tango salon, stage tango, men & women’s technique and styling
- Privates available
- [email protected] 818-404-9718
- www.yuli-b.com
Marcos Questas & Ruta Maria
- Tango Lessons in LA & OC
- over 30 years of experience
- Founders of International Tango Summit Championship & Festival
- www.tangolessonsinla.com
Daniel Arias
- Argentine tango instructor & tango mundial finalist
- Special workshops for couples competing in the So Cal Championship on Tango, Milonga, Vals, focusing on embrace, connection, musicality, walk, cleanliness and crispness in the movements.
- Private training also available
- [email protected]
- www.danielariastango.com/group-tango-classes/
Makela Brizuela
- (310) 740-2007 [email protected]
- www.makelatango.com
- All salon tango
- Former judge at official USA tango championship & festival
- Followers embellishments
- Technique Expert
- Private lessons for individuals or couples
Angel Echeverria & Julie Friedgen (owners of Tango Room)
- Coaches for Salon Tango, Milonga, Senior Tango
- Angel has danced tango for 60 years, grew up in Buenos Aires, twice judged for SoCal Tango Competition
- Julie has danced tango for 20 years
- Finalists in USA Tango competition competing against couples 30+ years younger
- tangolosangeles.com
Brandon Kwae
- Tango Salon, Social Style | Beginner-intermediate
- Tuesdays & Saturdays group classes
- Private lessons are available by appointment
- 626-475-3699
- www.sonataroom.com
Sandor & Parissa
- World Renowned Argentine Tango Performers, Choreographers, & Instructors based in Los Angeles, CA
- Teaching all levels from beginners to professionals.
- Training for tango performance teams.
- www.sandorparissa.com
Jordi Caballero
- Specialize in “Tango escenario” or “stage tango”.
- www.latinchoreography.com
Vladimir Estrin (Instructor, Choreographer, Performer)
- Founder of TangoAfficionado.com
- All levels of Argentine Tango, Milonga and Vals
- Styles: Social, Salon, Choreography
- www.vladimirestrin.com
Dennis Cante & Tanya Spector
- Tango Salon, Vals, Milonga and Stage (Beginner-Intermediate)
- Weekly group classes & private lessons
- Competition coaching
- Expertise in musicality, elegant technique, walking and embrace
- www.denniscante.com
ORANGE COUNTY
Leonardo Barrionuevo & Miriam Larici
- All tango training.
- Salon tango & Stage tango
- Training for tango performance teams.
- Group classes and private lessons available
- TV Celebrities, seen on: “Dancing with the Stars”, “So You Think You Can Dance”, “America’s Got Talent”, commercials, etc.
- Contact Miriam & Leo at 206-255-3634 or email them at [email protected]
- www.celebrationdancestudio.com
SAN DIEGO
Colette Herbert
- www.tangowithcolette.com
- 2003 USA Champion and 2005 Mundial finalist
- Tango, Milonga, Vals — all levels
- Group and private classes
- Stage and choreography
- Preparation for Championships
SAN FRANCISCO & BAY AREA
Lisette Perelle (teacher, performer, choreographer)
- Tango, Vals, Milonga, Stage
- Former finalist in USA Tango Championship.
- Have trained previous USA Tango Champions, as well as same sex Tango Champions
Nora and Ed
- Tango, Vals, Milonga
- Weekly group classes and private lessons
- Competition training
- Have coached previous USA Tango Champions
- [email protected]
- www.facebook.com/norayed.tango/
- www.tangoweek.com/classes
Felipe Martinez & Ayano Yoneda
- Tango, Vals, Milonga
- Weekly group classes and private lessons
- [email protected]
- www.felipetango.com
Julian Ramil and Claudia
- Tango, Vals, Milonga
- Progressive series of group classes and private lessons
- Competition training
- www.tangosabor.com
- [email protected]
- 415-608-4645
Glenn Corteza
- Tango, Vals, Milonga
- Weekly group classes and private lessons
- Competition training
- www.sfotango.com
- [email protected]
LAS VEGAS, NV
Ana and Michael Thomas
- 2017 USA Tango Salon Champions
- Group lessons, private lessons, technique and choreography
- Specialty in Tango Salon and Milonga
- Training couples for Stage Tango and Tango Salon competition
- anamichaeltan[email protected]
PHOENIX, AZ
Nicholas Tapia & Stephanie Berg
- 2014 USA Tango Salon Champions
- Trained SoCal and USA Senior Champions, and several USA semi finalists
- Competition psychology and preparation
- Tango, Vals, Milonga
- www.nicoandstephie.com