Tango Classes
WARNING: Tango contains highly addictive ingredients, such as pain, pleasure, passion, excitement, connection, freedom, torment, and bliss. In seven out of ten classes it takes over a person's life.

2012 Classes will start on January 18th!
Wednesdays Santa Monica Complete Beginners Class

  • For complete beginners and those who want to create a solid foundation in tango. We will encompass the fundamental elements of tango in this class to gain an understanding of the lead & follow of the dance. Our goal is the 'freedom on the dance floor' to navigate and improvise. A friendly and easy-going class. Join us!
    beginner intermediate and advance tango classes
    classes Every Wednesday - series of 7 classes
    (Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)

    Varieties International
    Time: 8pm- 9pm

  • Cost: $15 per class or $85 for full series of 7 classes. Drop-ins welcome! (+$5 for anyone taking intermediate class)

    * Complete beginners welcome!
    ** No partner required.
    *** Leather soled shoes recommended.

  • Location:
    Varieties International
    2523 17th St.
    Santa Monica, CA 90405
  • Wednesdays Santa Monica Intermediate Class

  • For the advanced beginners that would like to get to the next level in their dance. This class will compliment the beginner series. We will work on tango techniques to solidify your basics as well as learn exciting new elements and figures.
    beginner intermediate and advance tango classes
    classes Every Wedneesday
    Varieties International
    Time: 9pm- 10pm

  • Cost: $15 per class or $125/10 class package to be used within 4 months (includes free participation in the Beginner class)

    * This class compliments the beginner series.
    ** No partner required.
    *** Leather soled shoes recommended.

  • Location:
    Varieties International
    2523 17th St.
    Santa Monica, CA 90405
  • Santa Monica Womens Technique Workshop

  • Do you want to look beautiful and elegant on the dance floor? Or get a good work out? I will pass on the secrets to refine and strengthen your technique. I promise you results of feeling more confident and beautiful on the dance floor!
    womens technique tango classes naomi
    Next workshop January 29th 1:00-2:30pm
    Varieties International


  • Cost: $20 or ($5 discount if you take Varo & Naomi Intermediate - Advanced workshop 2:30-4pm)

    * Complete beginners welcome!
    ** Be ready to stretch and work on the floor barefoot. Mats might be helpful.
    *** Bring a pair of dance shoes as well!

  • Location:
    Varieties International
    2523 17th St.
    Santa Monica, CA 90405
  • This class is on on hold until further notice. Thank you! Monday Santa Monica Intermediate Advanced Class

  • With Naomi and Alexis at the DIVO milonga. One of the most challenging classes in Los Angeles...!
    Alexis and Naomi advance tango class
    classes Every Monday
    Santa Monica Bay Women's Club
    Time: 8:30-9:30pm

  • Cost: $15 per class or $25 for class + milonga

    * Must have understanding of basic techniques of lead and follow
    ** No partner required.
    *** Leather soled shoes recommended.

  • Location:
    Santa Monica Bay Women's Club (next to P.F. Changs)
    1210 4th Street
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Private and group lessons available by request

  • Please contact Naomi Hotta at email address or call 310.941.4833 to ask about private lessons.

  • Classes take place in a fully equipped professional dance studio; several locations are available.