Tango

Tango Argentino

Private Sessions:

Come dance with Lya.

A Deep Foundation in Tango and Movement Education
Lya has been teaching dance for over 15 years. She studied with a wide range of tango masters in Buenos Aires and received her deepest formation during five years as part of the teaching team at DNI Tango School, where she taught hundreds of students and performed in tango stage productions under the direction of Dana Frigoli and Melina Brufman.

Her extensive background in other dance disciplines, along with ongoing training in yoga, pilates, and biomechanics, has allowed her to refine, simplify, and deepen the knowledge she shares — always with clarity, connection, and care.

Cuerpo en Compás – Body in Rhythm is not just a concept. It’s a path. A way of dancing that begins within. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer looking to refine your skills or just taking your first steps into the world of tango, Lya Elcagu invites you into a dance journey where rhythm, presence, and connection come first. Her teaching offers a space where you can explore, express, and rediscover your body — as both instrument and voice.

It’s Easy to Fall in Love with Tango — But Just as Easy to Get Tangled up in It

Tango has its complexity, but it also has its rhythm — and when you train the body to feel it, everything starts to flow. Through Cuerpo en Compás Method, Lya offers a clear and grounded way to access the essence of tango: not just with the mind, but through the body.

You will learn from:
– Core tango concepts
– The musical compás as a guide
– Modern anatomy and somatic tools

Tango isn’t just about steps — it’s about how movement flows through you. Lya’s teaching is tailored to help you embody technique, deepen connection, and awaken rhythm from within.

Whether in Buenos Aires or at her international workshops, you will discover how inhabiting rhythm transforms the way you move, connect, and feel. Step into a world of creativity, musicality, and authentic expression — and explore the essence of tango together with Lya.

"Lya is able to see and feel what you need, how to work with it, and how to make you a little better each day. I love working with her, she teaches me so much about the perception of my body and I continue learning every day. I recommend her!"

I.F.

Lausanne, Switzerland

Fast Track Your Progress with a Personalized Plan
If you’re short on time but eager to go deep, Lya offers personalized intensives designed around your needs. These combine private tango sessions - together with selected Tango Teachers - and body awareness training rooted in Dance Your Flow — her somatic method that prepares the dancer’s body for movement that’s healthy, expressive, and musical.

Why Private Lessons? Because your dance deserves personal attention. Each session is tailored to you — your timing, your body, your goals.  We dive into what matters most: posture, flow, musicality, or anything you’re ready to unlock. It’s your space to ask, explore, and grow.  Private lessons are the fastest way to transform your dance.

Why Online? Learning doesn’t have to wait until you travel.  Online classes let you study from home, with flexible hours and no commute. Solo classes help you see and refine your own movement — posture, axis, weight, technique.  Couples classes deepen listening and connection through guided exercises. Online learning is powerful: clear, focused, and personal.

“It was a great pleasure to dive with you into a deeper understanding of tango music, you also helped us see and taught us how important it is to have interaction with a partner, the way you structure lessons and interact with each student is truly impressive, we will develop and use what you gave us as we consider this invaluable contribution.” – I.A., Professional Tango Instructor, Ottawa, Canada

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"Thank you yet again for offering us classes of such high quality. I appreciate so much how each exercise is carefully structured and presented. I feel very fortunate to be able to attend."

Marly H.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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