What our Students Say

The Magic of Tango — In Their Words

"No one brings the truest Argentinian essence of the Tango from the streets of Buenos Aires, the purity of the milongas and the true essence of Tango. No one teaches the art and craft and magic of this majestic dance so truly, so purely, so beautifully. No one is so tango as SoTango!" - Tom Wilde, Executive Coach and Poet

"Difficult to put words to the experience... When they dance they never cease to inspire and touch me with their collected intensity, tenderness and grace. It has brought so much into my life!" - Cherry Manfield, Fine Artist and Film-maker

Never Danced Before? Perfect.

"I had absolutely no previous dancing experience — not even a passing interest in dancing shows on TV. Before long I was totally hooked! Now I dance in Sydney and have visited milongas in Japan and Europe — which certainly beats watching TV in a hotel room!" - Dr Bruno Gaeta, Senior Lecturer and Scientific Consultant

"I had thought I could not dance. SoTango has proved I was wrong." -  Maxim Zhakarov, Senior Software Engineer

"I am amazed that by the second lesson I AM actually dancing Tango!! I know I have now started a life-long love affair." - Rhiannah Venetsanos

"Sebastien, my partner, is one of those guys who cringes at dancing in public — and yet we've been doing tango for over 6 months now and both of us very much look forward to our next lesson!" - Segolene Nicoloff, Hospitality Consultant

"If you can walk, you can Tango. Some call it a walking meditation... Check it out!" -  Hans Zerr, Change Management Consultant

The Teaching Is Unlike Anything Else

"Sophia and Paul are the perfect balance of quality structured teaching and relaxed fun, warmth and approachability. They have the steps, music and history of tango in their hearts, and it comes out in every lesson." - Martina Turner, May 2026

"Their attention to detail during well-planned lessons is meticulous without being overwhelming for beginners." - Cathy Morgan, February  2026

"You are the most structured and considerate dance teacher I have ever come across. We always leave very refreshed and enthused — we wish to tell the whole world about you both!" - Sue and Neil

"What I had not discovered until recently was the dance form of salon tango. At SoTango all aspects are covered: the culture, the etiquette, the all-important yet invisible connection, and the cool and sexy moves." - Santo Caputo, Engineer

"From the teacher walking around correcting technique right through to receiving an email at the end of the week with a summary and a video of what we learned... wow — no school I've attended does this and does it as well." - George Koutsourais

More Than Steps — A Whole Philosophy

"The most important thing we've learnt is not about technique or choreography but that tango is about the invisible magic that connects the leader to the follower that only they know about." - Vera Lin, Financial Advisor

"Sophia explains in detail the whole philosophy and theory of Tango, which is very important. An amazing month that made us addicted tango beginners!" - Barlas Balabaneer, Istanbul

"I never thought tango would change my life for the better! My connection with my heart, connecting with every dance and every new dancer is so intimate. And what an amazing surprise — I happened to lose some extra weight while having fun!" - Mariella Mattia

You'll Actually Look Forward To Coming Back

"Thank you for making our tango lessons the highlight of our week! I have been trying to get my husband to a dance class for 15 years — he is now simply addicted, and we are heading towards our 4th course." - Kathy Apostolidis, Wedding Planner

"My partner and I really look forward to our weekly tango lessons. Sophia and Paul spend time with each student, correcting but also complimenting. Always looking forward to the next lesson!" - Silvia Sklavounos

"After about a year with SoTango I'd like to express my delight — from the vibrant atmosphere to joyful dancing to a sense of community. Learning tango with them helped me with balance, posture, flexibility and vitality." - Dubravka Cecez-Kecmanovic, Professor of Information Technology

A Community That Welcomes You

"Great teaching delivered with passion and humour. SoTango invites you into a friendly community of dancers from beginners to experts." - Michele Stewart

"This is an amazing place. The community they have established is very welcoming and supportive for newbies. You will be able to enjoy tango in no time." - Monika Gisler

"Sophia and Paul are fantastic teachers who inspire us and breathe Tango into our daily lives." - Tania Waitokia, Senior Programs Manager

"Sophia and Paul are great teachers — patient, encouraging and definitely inspiring. I also love my classmates. It feels like family!"  - Ruth Saw

Still Wondering If It's Right For You?

"I've tried all the Argentine Tango classes in town and I love SoTango! You definitely advance in your techniques — so you don't feel like you're doing the same thing over and over." Ursula Mills, Actress

"In my 12 years dancing Tango in Sydney there has never been a force quite like Sophia. The community would not be what it is today without the sacrifices, labour and commitment of this extraordinary woman." Herman Vasquez

"At the end of each lesson we are sure that we could have gone on dancing all night." Belinda Alexandra, bestselling novelist

Ready to try? Your first lesson might just change everything.