One does not have to travel to Buenos Aires
to find electrifying, authentic Argentine Tango classes.

The Tango Conservatory of Los Angeles (TCLA) is the leading school in Los Angeles dedicated to teaching of the art of Argentine Tango. We offer daily classes and weekly workshops for all levels. Beginners who have never stepped onto a dance floor or highly-skilled advanced dancers who have been studying tango for years can find the perfect class at TCLA.

Our staff of experienced teachers, names recognized around the world, are respected for their achievements and quality of teaching. Having teachers who are from Argentina is an added bonus since they bring to each class the essence of their heritage which imparts a deeper understanding of the music and the dance.

TCLA's well-structured syllabus gives each student the opportunity to work at a level that is both challenging and fun.

THE PHILOSOPHY of TCLA

Argentine Tango is more than a dance. It is a reflection of that country’s history, its people, its customs. It is one of the most emotionally profound, rewarding, complex (and yes, most challenging) of the social dances.

The rewards of becoming a social tango dancer are self-confidence, awareness, easier connection with others and, last but definitely not least, a richer social life. People all around the world, from all walks of life dance tango.

Our Goal is to give students a deep proficiency in social tango. To help students experience the moment that when the dance works, when neither leader nor follower is conscious of the physical. Argentine tango is a moving conversation of clear communication and response. The partners feel as though they are breathing together and the dance is their breath.

We deeply believe that each student deserves respect and attention. What we ask of our students is to return the respect by taking the framework of lessons seriously and realize that dancing steps without an understanding of the whole process is a hollow exercise. Being able to dance steps is just the beginning. True Argentine tango is improvised, much like jazz. And like jazz, Tango is based on solid structure and technique in order to discover personal expression. We ask students to be patient with the process. There is no shortcut to learning Argentine Tango.

We invite you to step away from the ordinary patter of life and step into the Tango Conservatory of Los Angeles (TCLA).