Argentine Tango Classes

featuring Argentine Tango /Tango Vals/Milonga

Schedule October 2026 to March 2027

Private Lessons

(Individuals / Couples)

Monday to Friday – (4pm to 10pm)
Saturday – (10 am to 6pm)
Sunday – (upon request only)

Prices

$80/60 minutes each (For Block of 10 Lessons)
$100/ 90 minutes each (For Block of 10 Lessons)

TCA Students enrolled under Private Classes / Scholarships would have complimentary access to Semi- Private, Group Classes, Bootcamps, Workshops, and Practicas.

Small Group Semi-Private Lessons

(Subsidized Pricing)

$25 per person / 90 minutes Class

If you do not have a dance partner, please let us know (mention in your registration form). We will do our best to accommodate you with other students in the class.
Pre Registrations needed for all Students Signing up for Group / Semi Private Classes
Up to Maximum of 4 couples in each small group. Singles and Couples Welcome

Days / Times

Tuesday: 7.30pm to 9pm Beginner / Intermediate (Tango Technique)
Wednesday: 7.30pm to 9m Beginner / Intermediate (Tango Technique)
Thursday: 7.30pm to 9pm Intermediate/ Advance (Arg Tango / Vals / Milonga)
Saturday 12pm to 1.30pm Beginner / Intermediate (Tango Technique)
Saturday 1:30pm to 3pm Intermediate/ Advance (Arg Tango / Vals / Milonga/Tango Fantasia*

*Saturday Intermediate schedules may change based on Semi Private Group size and interest

PRACTICAS

Every 2^nd and 4^th Saturday of the month: 3.30pm to 5.30pm

ALL LEVELS WELCOME

Complimentary for present / past TCA STUDENTS
$20 outside Students with prior registrations only

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FREE First Trial / Assessment Recommended for Experienced Dancers

Starter Package: Recommended for Absolute Beginners

( Singles or Couples)

Price: $90 (Value $300) 3 lessons / 90 Mins each

Starter Package

Recommended for Absolute Beginners (Singles or Couples)

Price: $90 (Value $300)

3 lessons / 90 Mins each

What to Expect: Introduction to the magical world of Argentine Tango

Basic understanding of the 3 Pillars

Body Mechanics
Tango Essentials & Partner work (Takes 2 to Tango)
Introduction to Musical Expression of Tango

These lessons are designed to build a solid foundation for students who aspire to go through a meaningful tango journey ahead.

Lesson dates can be scheduled with the TCA Instructor based on mutual convenience.

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* Argentine Tango Group Lessons For Improver /Intermediate & Advanced Students would also include introduction to Tango Vals & Milonga
* If you don’t have a dance partner please let us know (mention in your registration form). We will do our best to adjust you with other students in the class
* $ 150 for 6 weeks (including Practicas) per person
* Drop- In $40 per Lesson per person ( Prior assessment / Registration is needed)
* Pre Registration needed for all students signing up for Group Classes

Intensive Bootcamps / Workshops

1. Argentine Tango Fundamentals

2:30pm to 4.30pm, Saturday, October 31, 2026 (No Partner Needed)

Argentine Tango – Body Mechanics Musicality- Dramatic/ Rhythmic Music

Partner Connection, Fluidity and Balancing in Basic Tango Figures

2. Tango Vals – Introduction, Musicality, Basic Moves

2:30pm to 4.30pm, Saturday, November 7, 2026 (No Partner Needed)

3. Milonga – Introduction, Musicality, Basic Moves

2:30pm to 4.30pm, November 14, 2026 (No Partner Needed)

Pricing/ Person

ONE WORKSHOP $40
TWO WORKSHOP $70
THREE WORKSHOP $90

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Our private and semi-private classes run throughout the year.

Photography & Video Consent

Photos and videos may be taken during classes and events. These may be used by Tango Canada Academy for promotional and social media purposes, unless a student has opted out in advance.

Meet Some of Our Students

Tango Intensive Classes (June – July 2025 Term)

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Meet Some of Our Students

Tango Intensive Classes (July – October 2025 Term)

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Students Reviews

What Our Students Are Saying

Tango Canada Academy

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8 months ago

My wife and I are so fortunate to have found Sudhir, after long time searching for high quality Argentinian Tango lessons in York Region. We started in January 2026 and we are absolutely delighted with Sudhir's knowledge, patience and commitment. We are from South America, raised listening to the tango classics, and always longed to be able to enjoy our beloved music from the dance floor. We are indeed enjoying every ocho, every boleo, every sacada!

9 months ago

Sudhir is an experienced & certified professional teacher – Fellow in Argentine Tango, Canadian Dancesport Federation with many years of dancing, performance and teaching experience in Authentic Argentine Tango. Sudhir is very passionate about Tango and offering the students and community at Tango Canada Academy technique -driven and precision focussed personalized coaching in Authentic Argentine Tango

9 months ago

I’ve taken lessons with several tango teachers and tried different studios, but Sudhir is by far the best teacher I’ve ever had. He doesn’t just teach the steps — he truly puts his heart and soul into every class. You can feel how much he loves tango, and that passion makes learning with him inspiring and enjoyable. He pays attention to details, supports each student, and creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I always look forward to going to his lessons. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to really understand and feel tango, not just dance it.

Jamila Farajova

11 months ago

Sudhir is a wonderful tango teacher. I practise tango with him, and I see how patient and passionate he is. He explains everything very clearly and always helps me understand the steps and the feeling of the dance. I enjoy learning with him and recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their tango

11 months ago

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12 months ago

I recently began taking private Argentine tango lessons with Sudhir at TangoCanada, and the experience has been exceptional from the very first session. What stood out immediately was Sudhir’s meticulous attention to fundamental technique—not just learning the steps, but truly understanding body position, posture, balance, and clean, precise footwork. One aspect I really appreciated was that Sudhir provided a clear outline of the topics and a structured plan for progression, mapping out how we would move from foundational concepts to more advanced stages over time. This gave me a strong sense of direction and helped me understand how each lesson fits into the bigger picture of learning the dance. I was also surprised to discover how different authentic Argentine tango is from the flashy, dramatic style I had always associated with the dance. Sudhir focuses on the grounded style of social tango, designed for crowded dance floors where subtlety, connection, and navigation matter more than big, showy movements. It reshaped my understanding of what argentine tango is. Throughout every lesson, Sudhir has been patient, encouraging, and deeply committed to helping me grasp and execute the nuances of the Argentine style. I highly recommend private lessons with Sudhir to anyone who wants to develop a genuine, technique-based understanding of Argentine tango in a supportive environment.

12 months ago

Sudhir is an extraordinary dancer and an outstanding teacher. His deep passion for tango is genuinely impressive and makes every class inspiring. No matter how much I progress, he always brings me back to the fundamentals and builds from there, which has improved my dancing tremendously. I wholeheartedly recommend Sudhir to anyone who wants not only to learn tango, but to truly experience it!

Wilma Macdonald

1 year ago

I have been taking Argentine Tango group and private lessons from Sudhir Gandhi for three years. Sudhir’s strong knowledge of the syllabus for Tango, Vals, and Milonga has been demonstrated through his teaching of the technical aspects of terminology, footwork, musicality, and correct embrace. These teachings have resulted in such greatly improved proficiency in the Vals and in my self confidence on the dance floor that I placed first at the Royal Ontario Ball Canadian Open Dancesport Championships held on May 10, 2025. Sudhir is a knowledgeable, passionate dance instructor who I would highly recommend for Argentine Tango dancers.

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Stella Volfovsky

1 year ago

Sudhir is a great dance teacher. My husband and I have been taking tango lessons with Sudhir, and we have learned AND enjoyed ourselves a lot! Sudhir knows how to teach the importance of foundational steps and focus on musicality and connecting with your partner at the same time. Hi passion for dance and tango in particular is so inspiring. I can't wait to learn more! – Stella

1 year ago

I recently joined the Argentine Tango class hosted by Sudhir and was really impressed! Sudhir was super kind and paid great attention to detail, creating such a warm and cozy environment. It made learning the Tango dance feel special.

1 year ago

I joined with a six-week summer tango series and was incredibly impressed. Sudhir creates a warm, welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere in the studio that makes learning feel both enjoyable and meaningful. His instruction is deeply focused on improving technical skills, and I’ve seen a noticeable difference in my posture, frame, connection, and many other areas of technique. Sudhir is truly committed to helping each person grow in their dancing. He challenges students to push their limits but in a way that feels positive and empowering. I really appreciate how he takes the time to understand what each student is looking for and adapts his teaching to meet those diverse needs. That is a rare skill. The group of people at the school are wonderful—kind, engaged, and a joy to dance with. I’m so grateful for the experience and highly recommend it to anyone looking to deepen their tango in a supportive, inspiring, and inclusive setting.

1 year ago

Sudhir and I have partnered up and participated in a number of Professional Dancesports Events, and US, and Canadian National Tango Championships (Preliminaries of BA Mundial ) showcasing Argentine Tango, Vals, Milonga, BachataTango fusion in Salon and Stage Tango Events. We have showcased not only Argentine tango but Social dancing, West Coast Swing and many others. We were fortunate to win some titles together in the Professional circuit. Sudhir’s passion for Argentine Tango has shown me how dedicated he is in building an Argentine Tango community. He has done enormous work on going towards his highest certifications and has put a lot of time in studying this style from both leader and follower part. As his dance partner and new to Argentine Tango, Sudhir has been patient and supportive. I have grown my new style of dance in no time thanks to his knowledge and experience. I had the privilege of being Sudhir’s partner for over 3 years, as well in the follower’s role for his Canadian Dancesport Federation (CDF)Professional Certifications in Argentine Tango. Happy to see one of the very few qualified Fellow member, / professional in Argentine Tango with CDF which happens to be the highest professional certifications. I am glad Sudhir has followed his dream and opened up his Argentine Tango School. I wish him all the best in his passion and in developing his new students towards an incredible elegant dance as Argentine Tango. And to the students, I wish you to achieve a great success and top awards in Competitions.

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Olena Kravchenko

1 year ago

I started taking tango lessons with Sudhir just four classes ago, and I came in as a complete beginner — I knew absolutely nothing. But thanks to his approach, I already feel much more confident on the dance floor. What I really appreciate is that Sudhir doesn’t make you memorize terms or step patterns. Instead, he teaches you how to dance and how to feel the tango. The learning process feels natural and enjoyable. This approach really works for me, because when you’re actually dancing, knowing the names of the steps isn’t nearly as important as connecting with your partner, the rhythm, and the music. Sudhir understands that — and that’s exactly how he teaches. I highly recommend him, especially if you’re just starting out and want to fall in love with tango from the very first steps!!

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Our Dance Technic

The Three Essential Pillars of Tango Dancing

A strong foundation in Tango is built on three key elements:

The core of Tango begins with mastering essential body mechanics, including:

Posture & Balance – Developing stability and alignment for a controlled, graceful dance.
Axis Awareness – Understanding vertical and horizontal balance within yourself and with your partner.
Dissociation & Pivoting – Isolating upper and lower body movements for fluid turns and transitions.
Support & Free Leg Relationship – Moving with precision and control.

Tango is a dance of both linear and circular movements, incorporating:

Walking & Basic Steps – The foundation of movement in Tango.
Crusadas, Ochos, Ocho Cortado – Essential patterns for dynamic movement.
Boleos & Molinete/Giro – Circular energy and elegant pivots.
Parallel & Cross Systems – Understanding partner connection and transitions.
For those looking to advance their repertoire, more intricate movements can be explored, such as:
Sacadas (displacements) & Ganchos (leg hooks)
Enganches (hooks) & Barridas (sweeps)
Volcadas (spilling actions) & Colgadas (hanging actions)
Combinations for elegant and expressive movement

Tango is not just about steps; it’s about interpreting and expressing music through movement. Musicality is an ongoing journey, involving:

Understanding different rhythms and styles.
Adapting movement dynamics to musical phrasing.
Enhancing expression through adornments and pauses.