Reviews

'We were lucky to find Paula when we decided to dance Tango for our first dance at our wedding. Paula's knowledge of Tango and attention to detail made a real difference for our big day! She was very patient and gave her absolute best to ensure that our choreography, posture and movements were as beautiful as they could be.   Tatiana and John, Newlyweds.

I have worked with Paula Duarte in 2014-2015 at Cafe de Paris, London, on the critically acclaimed 'Cabaret des Distractions'. Paula is our senior Tango consultant and choreographer.  She is the most accomplished teacher and performer of the Argentinian Tango I have ever met. I would not consider working with anybody else. Tom Gravett Production manager, Cafe de Paris Director,

"Before I met Paula I was possibly the worst dancer ever, lacking in confidence and wanting to give up. Her skill, patience and sensitivity changed all that, her impact on my ability to dance has been nothing short of miraculous".
Colin Marshall , Web analyst.

"Paula Duarte is a beautiful tango dancer and dedicated  teacher. She is able to communicate her experience and her sense of beauty to he students and encourage them to build up a solid technique". Lylli Laukka, Musician. 

"Paula is a truly inspiring dancer and teacher - she is so patient and sensitive that even the most cautious beginner feels thrilled with the progress they are making from lesson one". Stephen Armstrong, Journalist.

"Paula's gift and passion for tango feeling, musicality and technique, combined with her unique very clever learning methods has resulted in a significant step change in my tango dancing and enjoyment". Robert Tozer, Engineer.

I first heard about Paula at one of the very first Milongas I attended. I noticed a follower who had the most exquisite technique and I asked which Tango School she attended and, of course, it was Paula's School. And she was just one of many people, of both sexes, recommending tuition with her. Now, almost a year after starting private lessons with Paula, I too have the pleasure of recommending her! She is an enormously talented teacher; both patient and intuitive - it comes as no surprise that she is one of the most sought after teachers in London. Maureen Rose, Solicitor

"Paula has given us new insight into the Argentine Tango from not just a technical point of view but also our own personal perspective. Her friendly and patient approach to teaching makes learning a pleasure and our sessions together something we look forward to".
Richard Saw. Ballrom dance teacher.

"Paula is an excellent tango teacher. She has a great attention to detail and is able to deconstruct your dancing to identify areas of improvement. She is patient and professional and I would recommend her without hesitation" Faizal Vrij

"I would thoroughly recommend anyone that wishes to take up tango or progress their dancing to learn with Paula, she is a very high calibre and personable teacher. You will learn a lot with her"
Shashi Kapoor, Head of Digital Marketing.

"Before I met Paula I was possibly the worst dancer ever, lacking in confidence and wanting to give up. Her skill, patience and sensitivity changed all that, her impact on my ability to dance has been nothing short of miraculous". Colin Marshall

 Paula has recently taken over as my own personal dance teacher and also running a class for my clients.  I am extremely impressed with her knowledge but most importantly her ability to communicate clearly to all levels of understanding.  At my classes we all dance with professional partners who have been trained in Ballroom and Latin.  Paula understands how they think and is able to translate her knowledge so that they can relate it to their own which has been acquired from very different styles.  She is a great find. Jennifer Kravitz - Director at Simply Dance Partners.

When I met Paula at a group beginners class in January 2016 I was impressed by her commitment to those studying with her even in that relatively informal environment, and her insistence on the importance of good technique from the outset. Six months ago I decided to study tango with Paula in weekly private lessons. Her approach is meticulous, sensitive and motivating. Her careful observation and reinforcement of technique, coupled with her love of dance and her personal artistry, have nurtured and developed my dance skills and my tango. Studying with Paula is a joy. Since working with Paula my tango has improved considerably, and, as a result, my experience of dancing at milongas has been vastly more fulfilling. For anyone who is serious about studying tango with a view to improving and increasing their enjoyment in dancing this beautiful dance, it would be very difficult to find a more dedicated and skilled teacher. Paul Aitchison, Lawyer

"I would thoroughly recommend anyone that wishes to take up tango or progress their dancing to learn with Paula, she is a very high caliber and personable teacher. You will learn a lot with her". Shashi Kapoor.

I had been dancing tango for a few years and have taken many group classes but felt that I was no longer progressing.
​ Since I subsequently started taking private lessons with Paula my confidence has soared and I have been getting more positive feedback from my dance partners.
Paula is an accomplished dancer and an excellent teacher.  She has an obvious mastery of tango and her lessons are interesting and enjoyable.
Omer, Med Tec Entrepreneur

Paula's teaching is superb - she's meticulous, imaginative, understanding of pupil needs/level and great fun. She's helped with everything from mastering the basics to building confidence to executing impressive moves - always professional and always enthusiastic. She's what tango is all about.
Stephen Armstrong - Journalist

It was a great pleasure to work with Paula, she has helped us creating our wedding dance choreography from scratch and got us dancing in only six lessons! We didnt't expect to achieve so much in such a short period of time. We would have never achieved this without Paula! She was a dedicated teacher and helped us to improve our technique; she got us to challenge our limits for which we are really grateful for, as  the result we achieved was beyond expectations and was a great surprise to our wedding guests. ! Liva and Morgan, Newlyweds.

Paula has helped us creating our wedding dance choreography from scratch and got us dancing in only six lessons! We didn't expect to achieve so much in such a short period of time. We would have never achieved this without her! Liva and Morgan