LONDON TANGO ACADEMY is more than just a Tango school. With a long and respected history, it’s recognised worldwide as a leading space for authentic Argentine Tango training. Here, you’ll not only learn how to dance, but also become part of a vibrant, welcoming social community. Here you will learn how to dance Argentine Tango & be part of a huge social dance community!
THE DIRECTORS
Resident Argentine Tango choreographers on BBC Strictly Come Dancing, they bring authentic tango to millions each year. They are judges at the Official World Argentine Tango Championships, internationally recognised performers, teachers, and creative directors, and founders of London Tango Academy in London and Avenida Tango in Buenos Aires.
Leandro, with over 30 years of experience and deeply shaped by the legacy of the old milongueros, is a Maestro guiding the new generation of tango teachers worldwide and works as an Artistic Director in London, Dubai, and Qatar.
Maria, a Bloch Ambassador, BBC TV presenter, and Strictly choreographer, has also choreographed for seven West End shows.
THE ACADEMY
London Tango Academy was born in 2003 in the heart of central London & has warmly welcomed over 15,000 students of all ages, backgrounds since its opening. The Academy has received multiple awards, including Best Tango School Worldwide in 2018 and 2019 and Best Dance School of 2023 in the Prestige Awards UK.
BE PART OF THE FAMILY
Here you will learn how to social dance. Each and every one of our dance teachers represents the real spirit of Argentine Tango. With strong dance backgrounds & in-depth knowledge of the Tango culture & history, the Tango Academy faculty are quite simply the best in the business.
Each class is carefully structured with the perfect balance of individual technique, partner work & guided practice time to maximise each students learning, in every class.

Maria Tsiatsiani Leandro Palou
"If you want the best Leandro and Maria are it..."
I’m incredibly proud that, after more than 30 years of dancing, I still get to share the gift of Tango with so many students each week at the Academy. It’s not just what I do, it’s my life.
There’s nothing I enjoy more than watching someone take their very first steps, because I know that moment can change everything.
Dance is inside all of us. What we do at the Academy is simply guide you through the journey and help you unlock what’s already there.
Leandro Palou
London Tango Academy Founder & Director
Meet the Directors


Leandro Palou
Maria Tsiatsiani
Visiting International Teachers

Clarisa Aragon
&
Jonathan Saavedra

Vanesa Villaba
&
Facundo Pinero

