Esquina Tango is a 501(c)3 compliant organization.

Seeking to share our love for dance, Esquina Tango is a non-profit organization and cultural center established in 2006 that strives to provide the Austin community with a unique dance experience as well as cultural awareness of Latin American countries. Through a lot of hard work, labor, and community love, we converted an old church building that was located in East Austin into a tango studio. We intentionally chose East Austin because it is one of the most culturally rich and diverse neighborhoods of Austin, in addition to keeping accessibility easy for the underserved to have the opportunity to join our community.

We also wanted to create a unique experience for everyone walking in through our doors and so the vibrant colorful exterior of our building (which resembles Argentina’s “La Boca” neighborhood), our interior decor, and friendly environment set the scene for our exploits. Although we were initially only a tango studio, with time, our interests and passions led Esquina to become the cultural center that it is today; hosting a variety of community events focused on Argentine and other Latin American cultures, offering Spanish and Portuguese language classes, and providing a unique variety of Latin dance classes such as tango, samba, and salsa aerobics. Today, with our highly qualified team of professional dance instructors, we have provided the Austin community with over 5,000 classes and more than 240 cultural events, and hope to continue to positively change people’s lives through dance and culture.

Our Mission

Esquina Tango creates vibrant, connected communities through teaching and celebrating dance, language, and culture. We actively nurture and support artists, while promoting all dance forms with an emphasis on Latin American traditions.

Our Values

Cultural Celebration
Connection
Community
Diversity
Accessibility
Education

Our Vision

Esquina Tango envisions vibrant communities thriving and connecting through the transformative power of dance and cultural sharing.

Racial Equity Statement

At Esquina Tango, we believe that Tango, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Samba and other Latin American dances are living cultural practices shaped by Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities, and we honor their roots in the African diaspora, Indigenous traditions, and the histories of the Americas.

Esquina Tango strives to be a space where connection is built through mutual respect, curiosity, and care—on and off the dance floor. We believe racial equity strengthens our community and deepens our relationship to tango itself.

We are committed to building an environment where people of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, and identities feel welcomed, respected, and safe. Racial equity is not optional or symbolic for us; it is an ongoing practice that requires reflection, accountability, and action.

2026 Esquina Staff

Areli Buenrostro, Ariana Sosa, Carlos Amaro, Gracia Tanger, Danielle Carey, Gustavo Simplis, Jessica Briones, Marcela Vega, Monica Caivano, Nancy Zepeda, & Sydney Briggs.

2025 Board Members

Glenn Meter, Martha Ramos Duffer, Michelle Wald, Mickey Jacobs, and Will Juste.