Cecilia Gonzalez visits Portland

July 21-27, 2026
Argentine Tango Classes, Workshops & Private Lessons

  • Friday, July 24
    7:00pm W1: New Twists on Classics

    Refreshing traditional elements with new perspectives & possibilities


    8:30pm Practica (included free w/ workshop, $10 otherwise) w/DJ Leonor

    Saturday, July 25
    11:00am W2: Balance, Support and Freedom

    Finding stability while allowing space for expression and release

    12:30pm W3: Circular Open Steps

    Exploring circular openings to create dynamic movement & shared flow

    2:00pm W4: Walking Boleos

    Integrating boleos into the walk with fluidity, timing and musicality  

    Sunday, July 26
    11:00am W5: Space - Internal, External and Shared     Understanding and navigating the different layers of space in the dance

    12:30pm W6: The Free Leg - Axis, Timing and Expression Developing awareness & control of the free leg as a tool for expression

    2:00pm Sunday Practica Feliz

    Workshop Tuition: ($35 each or $180 for all 6 workshops)

    To purchase all 6 workshops, sign up for 1 workshop and select the 6 workshops payment option.

  • Private Lesson: $140

    To schedule a private lesson, please contact Rachel Lidskog-Lim
    support@dancewithjoystudios.com 
    (503) 704- 5617

  • Well respected by the tango community in Buenos Aires, Cecilia is an exceptional dancer who has worked with the most renowned Argentine dancers of her generation since 1995. She combines strong movements with wise softness getting, without effort, the most powerful synthesis. The technical precision, fluidity of her movements and notable capacity of improvisation characterize her dance. Cecilia shares her extensive knowledge and passion with her students. She is a very appreciated and requested tango teacher and has been continually invited to give workshops and participate in festivals around the world. Since its inception in 1999, she has been a member of the teaching faculty of the Argentine International Tango Congress (C.I.T.A) held annually in Buenos Aires.