4820 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago
Tango Lessons in Chicago
Argentine tango at Dennis PaSamba is taught one-on-one — book a private lesson, solo or as a couple, and learn at your own pace.
Prefer to talk? Text/Call 717-PASAMBA (717) 727-2622
Studio hours: Monday–Sunday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Group classes run at the times on the schedule. Privates by appointment.
What you'll learn
- The tango walk — posture, axis and grounded, deliberate steps
- The embrace: open and close frame, and how to lead or follow through the chest
- The ocho, the cross and the foundational figures of Argentine tango
- Pauses and musicality — dancing to the phrasing of tango music
- Floor craft for a milonga, so you can dance comfortably anywhere
- A plan for your goals, whether it's a wedding, a trip to Buenos Aires or a new hobby
Argentine tango is improvised, intimate and built on the walk. It rewards patience and precise connection, which is exactly why we teach it one-on-one: every lesson is built around your body, your partner and your goals.
We don't run a weekly group tango class. Tango at Dennis PaSamba is taught through private lessons and on request — come solo and dance with your instructor, or come as a couple and learn to lead and follow each other.
A single 55-minute private lesson is $125, and bundles lower the price per lesson. If you'd like to try a group setting first, our free intro classes in Salsa, Bachata or Cumbia are a relaxed way to meet the studio.
Lessons take place at 4820 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago, with street parking outside and an easy trip from Old Irving Park, Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Avondale and the rest of the northwest side.
Common questions
Do you offer group tango classes in Chicago?
- Not on a weekly schedule. Tango at Dennis PaSamba is taught one-on-one through private lessons and on request. Our weekly group classes are Salsa, Bachata and Cumbia.
How much do Argentine tango lessons cost?
- A single 55-minute private lesson is $125, solo or as a couple. Bundles bring it down: 3 lessons for $360, 6 for $660 and 10 for $999.
Do I need a partner for tango lessons?
- No. Come solo and dance with your instructor, or bring a partner and learn together.
Is Argentine tango hard to learn?
- The basic walk and embrace come quickly; musicality and connection deepen with practice. Private lessons let you move at exactly your pace.
Can you teach a tango for our wedding?
- Yes. Many couples learn a short tango or tango-inspired first dance in private lessons, set to their own song.
Where are the tango lessons?
- At 4820 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL. Call or text 717-PASAMBA to schedule.
Keep exploring
Private lessons
$125 for a single 55-minute lesson, solo or as a couple.
Free intro class
Try a free group intro — Salsa, Bachata or Cumbia.
Every style we teach
Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Tango, Zouk, Kizomba and more.
Wedding first dance
A tango-inspired first dance to your song.
Weekly group classes
Salsa, Bachata and Cumbia 4-week sessions.
About the studio
Teaching Latin dance in Chicago since 1992.
Your first lesson is easier than you think
Come solo or as a couple, wear whatever you're comfortable in, and you'll be dancing within the first fifteen minutes. A single 55-minute private lesson is $125.