Tango Classes in NYC

Absolute Beginner Classes start July 2026

Intro to Tango Series - July
$100.00

Thursdays 7-8 PM starting July 9th!

Learn tango basic steps to get you socially dancing.

Both roles taught and encouraged.

Queer affirming space for all dancers.

Learn to Dance Argentine Tango

Private Lessons
$130.00

By Appointment Only

Get tailored instruction to meet your goals.

Are you preparing for a performance, wedding dance, or just want to improve your tango? Private lessons taught in studios across Manhattan.

Join a Welcoming Community

Join us on the second Saturday of every month for social tango dancing at for La Ventana, a milonga, in Prospect Heights.

When: 3-7 PM

Where: Studio Contro, 623 Bergen Street Upstairs, Brooklyn, New York 11238

Cost: $25

People embracing each other  closely dancing Argentine tango in New York City in a social setting, a milonga, with one woman smiling with her eyes closed.

Meet the Instructor

A black-and-white photo of a queer woman who teaches the sensual dance of Argentine tango in New York City. She is leaning backwards, with one hand resting on her head and the other hanging down, sitting on a small chair.

Sheila Solis-Arroyo (she/her) is a tango instructor, performer, and organizer based in NYC. She has studied tango extensively for the past eight years across Buenos Aires, Europe and the US dancing both roles. In the Fall of 2025 Sheila toured and performed with Palaver Strings on their Port City Tour across the east coast showcasing Argentine tango. Sheila creates an inclusive welcoming environment for everyone and teaches tango as a dialogue between partners, emphasizing connection, embrace, and creativity.