“My experience with Elizabeth is marvelous! She’s a great teacher, who can teach in ways that make sense to any type of learner; right-brain, left-brain, visual, auditory, sensory............ whatever your learning style is she’ll have you covered. Very experienced in her field with great insight in how our body mechanics help or hinder our dance-experience. I’d recommend Elizabeth to any dancer, whether you are a beginner or an ‘old-timer’ - your dance will improve!”

“Like many, I had never stepped foot on a dance floor during my life. Trying to find shortcuts by watching online instructional videos or other people dance only made dancing more difficult to understand. Everything changed when I walked in the door of Elizabeth’s studio. She worked at my pace and knew instinctively the perfect path for me. I learned not only how to dance but to new ways to think, move and experience joy in self-expression. Who knew that one year later I would be able to ask my recently widowed mom to dance at a friend’s wedding? At that moment, dancing was no longer just about me, but about having the ability to use it as a gift to others. ”

“I have been taking individual and group lessons from Elizabeth Wartluft for over 10 years. She is an extraordinary Argentine tango teacher. Her teaching has exquisite focus on technique detail, body movement, and musicality. She is alway encouraging, supportive, and her unique, creative teaching style makes all aspects of tango learning consistently fun.
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“Elizabeth is an extraordinary teacher and a wonderful leader. While at first I was hesitant to take private tango lessons (1:1 seemed a little intimidating and close embrace is very close!), now my lessons with Elizabeth are a high point of my week. She is incredibly kinesthetically aware and teaches with this deep knowledge of anatomy and physiology. She is able to pinpoint changes in axis, balance, and posture and improve them, not just in tango, but in daily life. Learning a totally new art form in my 40s was a bit daunting, but now I’m obsessed. Elizabeth is fantastic.”

“I came to Elizabeth when I was trying to come back to Tango after a 7-years break. I knew some moves but my dancing was very inconsistent. There were times I would leave a dance frustrated and defeated. She took time to teach me how to breathe, how to stand, and how to walk. It might sound boring, but it has totally changed my Tango game. After a few joyful milongas, I told her: “Elizabeth, you did it, you changed my Tango life, NO, you STARTED my Tango life.” I am in my mid-fifties and I want to enjoy Tango when I am 97. With her teaching, I believe I will. ”

“Elizabeth uses a holistic approach to her teaching. She determined how I learn best and shaped her lesson to best fit my needs. She uses her own experience, yoga concepts, different musical influences and human anatomy to secure fundamental understanding. Best of all she is patient and kind.”

“Elizabeth plays on the international Argentine tango stage. Check out her blog. She is always spot on. Elizabeth was recommended to me by two well-known tango dancers/instructors. Her sessions do not disappoint- her teaching is tailored to individual needs, and is detailed, precise, and effective. And she is great fun to dance with! ”

“I have been taking both private and group lessons from Elizabeth for about 3-4 years now. She is really patient and teaches to each individual’s strengths and weaknesses. I was ballroom trained (20+ years) and danced and taught it during that time. Argentine Tango is new to me and very challenging despite my dance teaching and learning experience. Elizabeth’s knowledge of how the body works makes learning to dance a really positive experience for all levels of learners. I feel she is the best tango teacher in Portland. ”

“I have known Elizabeth since college . . . . She is not just a great dance teacher but an expert in the body as well. I have a physically demanding job and over the years have noticed that dancing has made me more aware of the tension that has built up from performing my job. Staying active is such an important part of my routine and Elizabeth has helped me through ankle sprains and pinching nerves through dancing and improving my posture. I highly recommend Elizabeth not just to improve your body awareness but as a wonderful teacher and person!”

“Elizabeth stands out from all the other teachers as one of the most experienced and dynamic tango teachers students can learn from. . . . What makes her teaching so valuable is that she can accurately assess where each student is in the tango learning process and adapt her instruction to the needs of each student. . . .Elizabeth is dynamic and enthusiastic and eager to engage with students of any age and ability. ”