
Guest Teaching Artist
Guest Teaching Artist Cecilia Saia will share iconic Milonga steps and concepts of Master Pepito Avellaneda, passed down to her through her intensive training with the Master himself in Buenos Aires. Class will be Co-taught with Mariana Parma.
Cecilia Saia is an Argentine Tango dancer with deep roots in the traditions of Buenos Aires. She studied with legendary Milonga master Pepito Avellaneda, who personally recommended her and her partner to Luis Bravo, creator of Forever Tango, leading to their engagement in the San Francisco and NYC Broadway production.
She partnered with renowned dancer Guillermo Merlo for seven years, performing Milonga and Vals in Canada and Europe, including appearances alongside Juan Carlos Copes.
As a teacher, Cecilia focuses on the authentic Milonga style of Pepito Avellaneda, sharing its iconic steps, rhythmic nuances, musicality, and playful character, as passed down to her through her direct training with the Master himself.





Welcome to NYCITY TANGO! We are excited to introduce our Tango Collective, previously located in the lively Lower East Side. We are operating from the prestigious Balance Arts Center, conveniently situated at 151 W 30th St, New York, NY (between 6th and 7th Avenues). At NYCITY TANGO, our love for Tango and our admiration for the bustling city of New York City come together seamlessly. We invite you warmly to join our lively community and become an essential part of it.
Collective Artists
With more than 25 years of experience teaching and performing Tango.








