Beginner Argentine Tango Classes in Burnaby, BC

About This Class

This 8-week Argentine Tango beginner class is your introduction to one of the world’s most expressive social dances. Held every Wednesday evening in Burnaby at our Sperling Avenue studio, the course is designed for people who have never danced tango before, or never danced at all. You’ll learn the foundational skills of Argentine Tango in a supportive, small-group environment led by an instructor with more than 35 years of experience.

Argentine Tango is different from ballroom tango. It’s improvised, intimate, and deeply connected to the music. In this beginner class, you’ll discover how to walk with a partner in close embrace, navigate the dance floor with confidence, and begin to interpret the rich musical traditions that make tango unique. Each session builds on the last, so by the end of the eight weeks you’ll have the foundation to attend social tango events (called milongas) and dance with anyone.

Whether you’re looking for a creative outlet, a way to meet people, or simply something new to try on a Wednesday night, this class offers a welcoming community and a genuinely rewarding experience. Our Burnaby studio welcomes dancers from across Vancouver, New Westminster, and the Greater Vancouver area. No experience is required and no partner is needed. We rotate during class so everyone gets to dance with everyone.

What You'll Learn

Every class builds on the last. Here's what we cover over the eight weeks.

Tango Fundamentals

Learn correct posture, balance, and weight placement — the building blocks every tango step depends on. You’ll understand why the walk is the most important movement in Argentine Tango.

Walking with a Partner

Discover the art of walking together in close embrace. This is the heart of Argentine Tango — learning to communicate intention and direction through subtle shifts in your body.

Close Embrace Connection

Argentine Tango is danced chest-to-chest. You’ll learn how to create and maintain a comfortable, respectful connection that allows both partners to feel every step as one.

Floor Navigation & Etiquette

Learn how to navigate the dance floor safely, follow the line of dance, and practice the social customs of tango — from the cabeceo (invitation to dance) to floor awareness.

Music & Culture

Tango is inseparable from its music. You’ll learn to recognize the rhythm, melody, and feeling of classic tango orchestras and understand how the music guides every movement on the floor.

Basic Tango Sequences

Put everything together with foundational sequences — the salida (basic step), ocho (figure eight), and simple turns. These are the vocabulary you’ll use at every milonga.

Class Schedule

Eight consecutive Wednesdays, 7PM to 8PM

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September 9, 2026 19:00 – 20:00

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September 16, 2026 19:00 – 20:00

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September 23, 2026 19:00 – 20:00

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September 30, 2026 19:00 – 20:00

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October 7, 2026 19:00 – 20:00

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October 14, 2026 19:00 – 20:00

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October 21, 2026 19:00 – 20:00

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October 28, 2026 19:00 – 20:00

Meet Your Instructor

Argentine Tango Instructor • 35+ Years of Experience

Geraldine Goyer

Geraldine has been teaching and performing Argentine Tango for over 35 years. She brings a rare combination of technical precision and genuine warmth to every class, making even first-time dancers feel at ease from the very first step.

Her teaching philosophy is simple: Tango is for everyone. Whether you’re 25 or 75, shy or outgoing, she meets you where you are and helps you grow. Her students consistently describe her as observant, direct, and encouraging — the kind of teacher who sees what you need before you know you need it.

35+ years experience
All levels welcome
Performer & educator

What Our Members Say

I’ve really enjoyed tango classes with Gigi. Gigi creates a warm, supportive atmosphere while teaching with professionalism, clarity, and attention to detail. The classes beautifully combine technique, musicality, and connection, making learning both enjoyable and inspiring. I always leave class feeling more confident and motivated. Highly recommended for both beginners and experienced dancers!

Julia B

This is a fabulous and flexible dance training operation headed up by Geraldine Goyer. I have worked with her in many of her lesson groups and individual training over the past several years, and continue to attend lessons, milongas, special guest seminars and intensives. The rates for group lessons, milongas, and drop-ins are very reasonable. The two primary venues for Tango Burnaby are both perfect for their floors, their spaces, and their acoustics.

Lance Rucker

Gigi is a great tracher and she makes the dance moves easy to understand and follow. Since my husband and I started taking classes with her, we’ve become even more passionate about learning tango.Besides, her warm personality makes the class much more fun and enjoyable.

Mahsa Damirchi

Gigi is a great dancer and teacher with enthusiasm and passion! My wife and I joined her Tango class for fun and also to get some idea for the first dance of our wedding. We enjoyed it. Class is friendly for beginners and easy to follow. Then we decided to take the private classes with her for our first dance. Gigi worked with us on choreography, which helps to make the dance the best suit for us. The first dance is a success. Many thanks to Gigi!

S Jerry

Gigi has the skills, experience, and personality to teach anyone – from beginners to advanced dancers. We have attended weekly classes for three years, and continue to enjoy the mental & physical exercise, and fun, that dancing offers, whatever your age!

Joette and Fred

Observant, direct, helpful. Most of all.. brings a warm, insightful approach in teaching the concepts and techniques of this beautiful, passionate dance. As avid students of dance, we are always looking to improve: whether it’s in our connection, our musicality, our technique. Geraldine has always been able to see what we need and help us to be better dancers! We appreciate her so much!

Wanda and Howard Young

Venue & Location

Sperling Studio (Lochdale Hall)
490 Sperling Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 4H4, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything else you might want to know about our classes.

Where can I practice?

Every Wednesday we offer a 2 hour guided practice session for students for only $5.
the sooner you come the more confidence you will have to go out and dance!

The location is 490 Lochdale Hall in Burnaby. So, mark your calendar and join us for a friendly casual practice

Do you need a partner?

We are unique as we always create balanced classes by encouraging folks to pre-enroll so that we can keep track of how many men/women we get. If we are short either way by 1 or 2 that is okay because you’ll rotate partners every two to three minutes and get to dance with many like minded dancers like yourself. Folks who show up with out pre-enrolling are welcomed to the class only if there is room and it does not upset the balance.