Danielle Ferreri 20 June 2014. Having had no prior dance instruction and two left feet, I was nervous about taking my first Tango lesson, but I am so glad I took the plunge. Luis's easy going personality put me completely at ease, and my first lesson was so enjoyable. Luis is professional, knowledgeable, and very patient. I have continued and will continue take lessons here. Thank you Luis for sharing your talent being such a great instructor. I am having a great time learning this beautiful form of dance. read more

As a newbee to Argentine Tango or any type of ballroom dance, this place is the most supportive, comfortable venue I have encountered. The Sunday & Thursday classes have been wonderful in reinforcing what I have been learning in my private classes with Luis who is a taskmaster but patient & kind. As Luis always says, we are all friends & this is a safe community. I highly recommend the beginners, patterns classes & milongas as well ... cheers. read more

I love this place and the teachers there. The dance of Tango is so romantic. Luis really is a superior teacher, and well worth a few minutes drive to get to his easy, centrally located Tacoma studio. Luis is the Tango whisperer for us as beginners and I look forward to joining the classes with more advanced students, knowing he will get us there! He has a Tango shoe collection at great prices, too, and that is a real bonus. read more

Backstreet Tango is a great place to get introduced to Argentine tango, or polish up for the more advanced. Owner Luis Perez is a knowledgeable and certified tango instructor and has created an inviting dance space. The hardwood floors are great. The studio is tucked away in a quiet Tacoma neighborhood with easy access to I-5. If your looking for a fun place to start with clear, concise instruction Backstreet studio is it. read more

Mr. Perez at Backstreet Tango has helped me get swept up into the world of Argentine Tango. It's such a beautiful dance and the owner/instructor truly shows how committed he is to teaching this dance at all levels. He emphasizes technique while teaching the mechanics and elements. He has shown flexibility in his teaching, adjusting his methods to different learning styles. And his rates are very reasonable read more

I absolutely love this place! Luis is so knowledgeable and does a wonderful job breaking things down for you . I have watched people learn at all levels and they have the ability to adjust to different learning abilities. This establishment makes you feel like family and love to see you enjoy the dance. I am still a beginner but can say I won't be stopping tango . read more

If you want to learn Argentine Tango, this is the place! I have taken from several other teachers but Luis is the best. His system is organized so you learn to dance, not just learn steps. He is positive and fun and you will come away with an understanding of tango, and the music and how to put it together. read more

Thank you to Luis Perez for the excellent job of teaching me Argentine Tango. I have taken tango classes before and just have not been able to grasp this dance. Luis' patience and tenacity have been unbelievable. I have now begun to learn this dance and will continue to take lesson from Luis read more

I have taken Tango 101 for a while with Luis. He is really a caring teacher and he wants every one to learn and he is really a hands on teacher. Since I have started to take lessens with him, I have progressed in basic tango and looking forward to learn more. Mohsen K read more

Backstreet Tango Owner, Luis Perez is a beautiful dancer and a patient and talented teacher who clearly enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge of Argentine Tango with both novice and experienced dancers. This is a great place to learn! read more

Thank you Luis for providing a lovely studio. Thank you for sharing it with us, from pro to amateurs. You've made it comfortable but very professional. I think your students will really enjoy learning Argentine Tango here! read more

We love Luis and his style of teaching. He is experienced, precise, focused, and knows how to teach dance students. He really cares about our success at mastering this classic dance and clearly takes joy in the dance. read more