Cosy Montreal
Argentine tango classes, milongas and cultural community in Plateau Mont-Royal
Cosy Montreal is a nonprofit Argentine tango cultural organization rooted in the traditions of Buenos Aires.
Photo: Cosy Montreal via Google
Before your first class
Designed for complete beginners with no prerequisite; Friday activities are structured for newcomers and anyone curious about discovering Argentine tango in a welcoming environment.
Fridays feature a respectful dress code inspired by the elegance of traditional Buenos Aires milongas.
Tuesday classes $25; Jive 01 (Rockabilly Jive, 6 weeks) $99; Jive 02 and up $141.75–$189; summer workshops $30 per workshop; guided practice $10
About this studio
Cosy Montreal is a nonprofit Argentine tango cultural organization rooted in the traditions of Buenos Aires. For decades, the organization has built and sustained the tango community in Plateau Mont-Royal through classes, cultural milongas, and guided practices. Argentine tango is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and Cosy Montreal treats it as a living cultural language — transmitting not just steps, but music, connection, posture, listening, elegance, and shared presence.
The studio operates on a weekly rhythm. Every Tuesday, Cosy Montreal offers a complete Argentine tango experience: an introduction to Argentine tango focused on connection, musicality, movement and embrace; a guided practice session designed to improve technique, confidence, posture and movement quality; and a cultural milonga inspired by Buenos Aires traditions. Friday evenings feature an elegant cultural milonga with refined music selection and a respectful dress code inspired by traditional Buenos Aires. Both nights bring together beginners, advanced students, and passionate milongueros in a warm, respectful community atmosphere.
The space itself supports the work. The venue features a wooden floor, professional sound system, and comfortable surroundings designed for tango. Classes run 1.5 hours and are designed for absolute beginners through advanced dancers. Tuesday activities focus on figures, communication, improvisation, leading and following techniques, musical interpretation, and creative improvisation. Friday activities introduce foundational elements: walking and posture, the embrace, connection and communication, musicality, floor navigation, and milonga traditions and etiquette, with intermediate-level figures also introduced.
Under the supervision of Santiago Gimenez — a pioneer of Argentine tango on Montreal's Plateau Mont-Royal who has actively contributed to tango development in the city for more than 30 years — participants discover an environment where tradition, learning, and community come together. The organization also operates Jive Studio, which offers Rockabilly Jive classes at multiple levels (Jive 01 through Jive 04) with flexible pricing and summer workshops. Contact is fastest via WhatsApp.
What to expect
Your first visit
You arrive to find a wooden-floored space with professional sound and comfortable surroundings. Classes begin with instruction in connection, musicality and movement; after practice time with guidance, you join a supervised milonga where you experience authentic Buenos Aires-style social dancing with fellow dancers of mixed levels.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Santiago Gimenez supervises the milongas and has been a pioneer of Argentine tango on Montreal's Plateau Mont-Royal for more than 30 years. Friday classes are taught with Missy; Jive Studio offers Rockabilly Jive instruction from multiple teachers including Anthony, Gaby, Natasha, Jérémy, Théo, Pauline, Mick, Audrey, Laure, and Steph Hex.
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What beginners can expect
Designed for complete beginners with no prerequisite; Friday activities are structured for newcomers and anyone curious about discovering Argentine tango in a welcoming environment.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
Dress code
Fridays feature a respectful dress code inspired by the elegance of traditional Buenos Aires milongas.
Studio history
For decades, Cosy Montreal has helped grow the Argentine tango community in Plateau Mont-Royal through classes, cultural milongas, and guided practices. The organization is managed by ETBD as of November 11, 2025, and operates as a nonprofit cultural organization.
Styles offered
2 dance styles taught here
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Amenities
Pricing
Approximate lesson costs
Class schedule
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Frequently asked about Cosy Montreal
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Cosy Montreal teach?
Cosy Montreal teaches Argentine Tango, Rockabilly Jive.
Where is Cosy Montreal located?
Cosy Montreal is located in Montréal, QC. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Cosy Montreal offer private lessons?
Contact Cosy Montreal directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Cosy Montreal teach kids and adults?
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How do I sign up for classes at Cosy Montreal?
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