Tango Lessons - Eli Sanchez

Learn Argentine Tango. Beginner-to-Advanced Tango Classes with Internationally Acclaimed Teacher & World-Class Dancer from Buenos Aires. Private Sessions and Special Workshops also available.

Class Schedule

Wednesday 7:30pm Novice Tango
Wednesday 8:45pm Tango
Thursday 7:30pm Tango
Friday 7:00pm Discovery 1st time
Saturday 5:00pm Novice Tango
Sunday 5:00pm Discovery 1st time
September 17th 2:30pm Ladies study group
Choreography class and Workshops soon!

Class Descriptions

Group Lessons

You can book a class with the following tool. The booking system will prompt you to create an account as necessary.

Discover Tango

A 4-week Argentine Tango course for the complete beginner. Learn the basic concepts and movements of Argentine Tango, including the basicoA basic pattern that transfers the couple one step away from the edge, forward into follower’s cross, and return into the edge. Passes through all the weight–feet combinations and useful as a framework to “hang” other movements off of., ochos, tips for comfortable leading/following, and essential dance floor etiquette. Courses start each month, and Cantonese translation can be made available.

Tango – Novice

Ongoing sessions for new dancers. You will mature your dance by learning not only new sequences and adornments, but also how to relate to the music, your dance partners, and other couples on the dance floor.

A sample sequence from a Tango – Novice lesson.

Tango

Ongoing sessions for experienced dancers. Expand your sensitivity and repertoire. Explore different styles of tango. Immerse in the history, music, and culture of Argentine Tango with a lifelong milonguera.

Gyrokinesis

A movement system that addresses the entire body. The GYROKINESIS® Method (禪柔伸展) increases the range of motion and creates function strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. This helped condition as a professional dancer, and I have been a senior trainer for a decade. You can join my GYROKINESIS® classes through your tango group package.

Private Sessions

In private sessions, I work with your couple to refine technical skills, trouble-shoot existing habits, or develop new techniques. I offer private sessions for one couple, two couples, or semi-privates with 3–4 couples.

Specialty Workshops & Invited teachers

I teach specialty dance classes on alternating Thursdays, rotating by theme each month. These include:

Stage Tango
Lady’s technique
Navigating the dance floor
Chacarera (Argentina folk dance)
Milonga (the music/dance style; an earthly cousin of Tango)

Twice-a-month I hold deep-dive workshops on a single Tango movement or concept. These are aimed at experienced dancers, and you’ll be surprised at how much there is to know about something simple like the calesitaSpanish “merry-go-around”. A family of figures where the follower is on one leg, and pivots in-place as a consequence of the leader walking around.!

When traveling internationally becomes feasible again, we’ll invite in master teachers and dancers to Hong Kong to help broaden your experience.

Pricing

Group classes

Applicable for all levels including Gyrokinesis classes.

60 minutes classes
40% discount for under-25s

$260 / class

$900 / 4 classes
$1600 / 8 classes

Workshops

Special twice-monthly deep dives.

90 minutes workshop
60 minutes of guided practica after the workshop

$280 / workshop

Private sessions

Develop your dance with personal instructions.

60 minutes sessions
Pricing for individual or one couple
20% discount for packages of 10
Inquire for semi-privates of 2-3 couples

$1350 / hour

Testimonials

Eliana is one of the best Tango teacher for me because she found the best in me. She is looking all the time at the positive circumstances, and the best advice for your person and your tango. The more special is the way Eli can explain things in different ways. That makes a masterful teacher. I wish I could take more Tango classes with her because I miss it.

Figueroa MaximilianoProfessional dancer, Argentina/France

I had the pleasure of having Eli Sanchez Arteaga as an Artistic Director, coach, and colleague, and I can confidently say she is an exceptional individual. Eliana is a fantastic teacher who truly cares about her students’ success. Her passion for education shines through in every lesson, and she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that each student has a thorough understanding of the material. She consistently engages students and demonstrates a deep understanding of the material and offers unique perspectives. She is patient, kind, and always willing to help. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional educator for Tango or Gyrotonic.

Miriam LeaProfessional tango dancer & GYROTONIC® trainer

I stared taking class with Eliana in 2013 when I arrived in Buenos Aires. I did two private classes/week more group classes. She also introduced me at GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® classes. I continue to take her classes by internet since she moved to Hong Kong.

Eliana helped me to make everything I knew. She’s the best teacher I know because she always feel what the student needs. She knows how to feel and how to explain. She’s a very good listener and always find the right words to speak and make her understand. I love her so much and thanks to her I love dancing tango. Her knowledge about the language of the body is simple and remarkable.

Johanna DodierTango dancer, Paris

FAQs

Choosing a class

I have never done Argentine Tango before. Which class should I join?

Discover Tango teaches the basics and give you a taste of Argentine Tango in a concise 4-class format. We run new sessions each month.

I learnt Ballroom Tango. How is Argentine Tango different, and which class should I join?

Ballroom Tango prizes competition with formalized standards, and often train to perform a choreography. The appearance is expected to be proud and upright.

Argentine Tango, on the other hand, is improvisational and dancers enjoy sharing the music in the brief moment together. The embraceThe upper-body connection between the dancers. The common ones are separate (chest are apart) and close embrace (heart-to-heart). The practice embrace where the dancers are connected only by holding the upper arm is sometimes used in learning. is gentle.

I have taken 1 year of Argentine Tango classes. Which class should I join?

Tango – Novice. Despite the name, many students with several years of experience attend this class. I teach movements in the context of sequences (instead of being isolated pieces), so you will find that there is a different class every time.

What language are the classes in?

The classes are taught in English. (Or maybe, Span-glish…) I also teach in Spanish, Italian, and French. My spouse helps me teach Discover Tango and can help translate into Cantonese if necessary.

Should we take a private class?

I suggest we talk about your goals and aspirations, and see whether a private session is the best option for you.

People & Social

Do I need to come as a couple?

You do not need to come as a couple. Most students come on their own, and we rotate partners during the class. Part of your development as a dancer in Argentine Tango — a social dance — is being able to dance with different bodies, so we encourage you to rotate even if you came with your significant others.

I am a woman and I want to learn to be a leader. Can I?

Of course. How else would I be able to teach both leader and follower parts? 🙂

Are the classes 90% followers?

My classes tend to have fairly even ratios. My seasoned students dance as both leaders and followers too; and with advanced booking, we can ask for leaders to help out. You will get plenty of time to dance.

Attire & Etiquette

What should I wear to class?

Clean clothes that you can move in. Students come with long dresses, in yoga leggings, or shorts; it’s up to you.

What is needed for men’s shoes?

Our studio have a special floor, and we have a no street shoes policy. If you think you’ll be dancing for some time, you could purchase dance shoes (does not need to be expensive tailored shoes; just need to have soles that slides). For your first months, you can come with two pair of socks worn over one another. (Because of perspiration, one pair of socks doesn’t slide.)

What is needed for women’s shoes?

Our studio have a special floor, and we have a no street shoes policy. If you are a beginner, you may find that high heels make walking and balancing difficult; flat sole dance shoes (slippery bottom) or two pair of socks may work better. If you have decided to wear heels, you need to check that the bottom can slide.

Studio

Do you have a change-room?

Yes, we have a change-room with a full length mirror.

What facilities do you have?

Our studio have a maple sprung floor, commissioned specifically for the needs of Argentine Tango; the audio is driven by a Sonos sound system, and an ultra-short throw projector that casts a 100″ image.

I heard you have a balcony?

Two of them! We Argentines love our asados (BBQ), and we have an asado / kitchen back balcony, and a spacious front balcony that overlooks the hustle-bustle of Causeway Bay.