Strictly Tango NYC

If you want to live a happier life, learn to dance. If looking sexy makes you happy, learn tango at Strictly Tango.
Years ago, I started taking ballroom dance classes when I was going to school upstate. I enjoyed learning swing, foxtrot, waltz, and ballroom tango. When I graduated and moved back to the city, I took it upon myself to continue dancing. In the summer of 2014, I randomly decided to explore Argentine Tango, and Strictly Tango had a good deal for a $ 10 intro class as advertised on Google. I also read reviews about the quality of the teaching and I had to check it out for myself.
Truth be told, the $ 10 intro class is enough for anyone to learn the basic steps. But what got me hooked was how different Argentine Tango was from ballroom-​style tango. I saw my teachers run through the movements and it was so fluid yet structured. It was beautiful to watch and I became determined to dance as beautifully as they did. After all, if you’re going to dance, you might as well look good doing it right?
I purchased a package deal, attended their post-​class tango sessions at Asura’s Asian Bistro around the corner of the studio, and also attended the Leaders-​Followers 3-​hour workshop. In my experience, the Leaders-​Followers workshop really helped me to understand what the «tango-​feeling» was, and it helped me understand that tango was a dance that took a lot of nonverbal communication. The actual class allows you to learn new dance movements, but I find that it can be difficult to master advanced movements on the first try. The post-​class sessions at Asura’s are especially important for helping you to practice what you learned while it’s still fresh in your head. They also practice a lot of the «cabasao ettiquette» which is a non-​verbal argentine custom of properly asking someone to dance.
Overall, I recommend this class to anyone. They not only teach you movements, but they also get down to the spirit of tango. They’re also really flexible with scheduling as long as you let them know via email at least a day in advance. I know I have a tight work schedule where I can’t attend class sometimes, and they were more than happy to accommodate. Lastly, you’re not required to bring a partner because you’ll partner up with students in the class and rotate so that you’ll have a chance to dance with different people.
TIP: It will help remember what you’ve learned if you record their demonstrations on your phone. It will also help if you take the time to remember the names of the movements and jot them down somewhere (I use my phone’s notepad)

Fantastic! I came here as a complete beginner and after a 1 hour class, was able to dance all night at the milonga that took place after class! The teachers are knowledgeable, engaging, and make learning fun! I was initially worried as there were 2 different classes going on at the same time, but the studio was large enough for everyone to have plenty of room and the classes were kept separate enough that I had no problem focusing on my class. The best part for me was that the intimidation factor of being new to tango as well as being a single woman did not exist– everyone was friendly and welcoming and the only thing I felt was excitement to learn this beautiful dance. I am hooked and a STNYC student for life!

If I could give zero stars, I would. I took the beginner tango class this week and it was a mess! They had 3 different classes at one time going on in a small studio. If you want to learn, go somewhere else!

I’ve taken tango at a couple of places and found this one unimpressive. Sergio was unwelcoming and his teaching style was unorganized. Dance elsewhere. And I am not a competitor. I am someone who was trying to learn to tango and felt very disappointed. This is the first review I’ve written on the site so I haven’t set up a profile yet.

This place is terrific. You learn great technique and advanced moves immediately. Not very many people know about this studio yet, so as a beginner you often end up getting private or semi-​private lessons, which is great! There is a real sense of community among the students and teachers, too.

I have studied with several teachers and have found that this school has a most unique method of breaking down the intricacies of tango into a most easy to learn experience. The teachers all have to learn the specific Sergio Segura Method and be certified. There is a class for every level of tango, including stage, choreography and open role.
A very easy location by subway, LIRR or driving… there is free parking a few blocks away from 6pm & a block away at 7pm. A very friendly down to earth group of people who will go to milongas together… I totally recommend Strictly Tango NYC!

My tango teachers here are terrific! they’re patient in teaching particularly beginners. I didn’t know any step on the argentine tango prior to starting my lessons here — in 3 months’ time (more or less), I’ve gained enough confidence and the skills to be able to dance the argentine tango… i’ve kept coming back since then & I look forward to doing more lessons and practices. you can just show up for the practicas (usually saturdays PM) if you have to brush up on your skills — very helpful — I happened to have danced with those who know a thing or two about the tango, which has helped me a lot. other students i’ve met here are generally friendly and very helpful. the studio has moved recently to the Pearl Studios on 500 8^th Avenue (between 35^th & 36^th Sts). yes, i agree, they’re the best argentine tango school in NYC!