Pasion Por Tango
Argentine tango classes and milongas in Auckland CBD
A dance studio specializing in Argentine Tango and related styles.
Photo: Alex Tjahjana via Google
Before your first class
Beginners welcome; if you can walk, you can dance tango.
Milonga Miercoles (nearby at Symphonia Hall) has lots of parking.
About this studio
Pasión Por Tango sits in Auckland's CBD and serves as both a teaching studio and a social dance venue for Argentine tango. The studio hosts regular classes at beginner, intermediate and open levels, run by experienced instructors including Kelly, Carlos, and Natallia and John from Dance Pasion.
Classes run most weeks. Kelly teaches beginner tango at Viva Dance (which includes an Improvers class) and has been teaching since 2016, including at Pasión Por Tango as part of the ¡Tango Otra Vez! programme. She learned by travelling to Buenos Aires annually to study with respected teachers there, and teaches authentic tango as it is danced in the milongas of Buenos Aires. Carlos runs a beginners class on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, preceded by a free practica at 6:30pm. Natallia and John teach an open-level class suitable for beginners or advanced dancers; Dance Pasion has specialised in teaching and performing Argentine tango for over 25 years.
The studio also hosts milongas — social dance events. Milonga Miercoles runs Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 10pm at Symphonia Hall nearby, in an air-conditioned space with parking available.
Whether you come to learn or to dance socially, the community here welcomes beginners and dancers of all backgrounds. Nearly every week there are regular classes for beginner and intermediate dancers, plus at least two milongas and practicas. Everyone is welcome to attend.
What to expect
Your first visit
Classes are informal and engaging, focusing on technique, musicality and partnership. You'll learn the fundamentals and build confidence to dance socially at a milonga. Come solo or with a partner; the class will cover what you need.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Kelly has taught tango since 2016 and travels annually to Buenos Aires to study with respected teachers; she teaches authentic social tango. Carlos is a fun teacher and dancer from Uruguay. Natallia is an accomplished multidisciplined dancer, and John is New Zealand Tango champion and Tango Stage Champion – World Latin Dance Cup, Miami, USA 2016. Dance Pasion (Natallia and John) has specialised in teaching and performing Argentine tango for over 25 years.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
Beginners welcome; if you can walk, you can dance tango.
Styles offered
1 dance style taught here
Gallery
The people, the parties and the dancing here
Amenities
Pricing
Approximate lesson costs
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
Pasion Por Tangohasn't set up a public class schedule yet.
If you own Pasion Por Tango, claiming the studio lets you add a public schedule in about 2 minutes. A free Google Calendar is the easiest path — visitors see your class times inline + can add events to their own calendar.
Frequently asked about Pasion Por Tango
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Pasion Por Tango teach?
Pasion Por Tango teaches Argentine Tango. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Pasion Por Tango located?
Pasion Por Tango is located in Auckland. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Pasion Por Tango offer private lessons?
Contact Pasion Por Tango directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Pasion Por Tango teach kids and adults?
Pasion Por Tango welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Pasion Por Tango?
The fastest path is to visit Pasion Por Tango via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.
Is there parking at Pasion Por Tango?
Milonga Miercoles (nearby at Symphonia Hall) has lots of parking.