When the passion of Argentine tango meets European elegance, something truly magical is born. This is exactly what can be experienced in Helsinki, where a unique Argentine tango school was founded by Finnish tanguera Anna Noutare and has grown into an international cultural centre through the unique collaboration of Argentine maestro Alejandro Herlan and Ukrainian Anna Koroleva-Herlan.
It was her love for Argentine tango and her desire to create a warm and welcoming meeting place for Finland’s tango community that gave birth to this unique space. She opened the doors for tango culture in Finland by inviting respected teachers and creating a place where people could discover the beauty of Argentine tango and feel at home.
Today, Tango Club Helsinki is no longer simply a dance school, but one of Finland’s most recognised centres for Argentine tango.
The true strength of Tango Club Helsinki lies in the unique combination of three cultures, three personalities, and three professional journeys.
Alejandro Herlan represents the passion of Buenos Aires through his profound understanding of musicality, tradition, and the authentic spirit of Argentine tango.
Anna Koroleva-Herlan brings exceptional grace, creative vision, and a unique ability to create an atmosphere in which every student feels welcomed, supported, and inspired.
Anna Noutare embodies harmony, reliability, patience, responsibility, and a deep respect for people.
Together, they have created a place where world-class expertise is combined with genuine warmth, and professionalism goes hand in hand with humanity.
Alejandro Herlan is an Argentine maestro, a bearer of the living culture of Buenos Aires, and one of the most internationally recognised Argentine tango teachers working in Finland.
His professional career has taken him to dozens of countries around the world, including Argentina, Ukraine, Moldova, Türkiye, Poland, Estonia, Sweden, Belarus, Norway, South Korea, Italy, Hong Kong, France, Austria, the United Kingdom, and many others.
He has shared the stage with some of the most respected names in the tango world, including Chicho Frúmboli and Rubén and Sabrina Veliz. In June 2026, Alejandro Herlan and Anna Koroleva-Herlan performed at the Cannes Tango Festival alongside Agostina Tarchini, Christian Ceresoli, and Valentín Arias.
His international recognition makes Tango Club Helsinki truly unique. Finland is fortunate to have an Argentine tango teacher who not only shares the art of Argentine tango, but is also internationally recognised as a respected representative of its culture.
Together, Alejandro Herlan and Anna Koroleva-Herlan have created a teaching approach in which professional excellence is combined with warmth and humanity. Their true mastery is reflected in their ability to work with every student, regardless of age, experience, or level of dance.
Together, they represent a new standard of Argentine tango in Finland — a unique combination of authenticity, humanity, and international experience — while proudly representing Finland and its tango community on the international tango stage.
The centre’s activities extend far beyond its regular classes. Helsinki frequently welcomes world-class tango couples, champions of prestigious international competitions, and award-winning artists from different countries.
For the students of Tango Club Helsinki and the Finnish tango community as a whole, this provides a unique opportunity to learn from some of the world’s finest teachers without having to travel abroad.
Inspired by a shared passion for innovation and community, Alejandro Herlan and Anna Koroleva-Herlan have created a number of original projects that have introduced fresh ideas, enriched the tango scene, and brought together dancers from around the world.
Among them are Helsinki Tango Encuentro, Festival Tango Elegante, the regular Milonga Traditional Elegante, 50/50 Tango Weekend — a unique concept combining traditional tango and neotango — Helsinki Tango Meeting, the regular Neolonga, Neotango Weekend, and Aurora Neotango Festival.
Alejandro Herlan’s reputation as a professional, organiser, and respected figure within the tango community has built a strong connection with leading figures of the international tango world.
Renowned dancers and artists from different countries are drawn to participate in these events, where world champions and leading figures of contemporary tango share the dance floor with dancers of all ages and experience levels. This creates a rare environment where Argentine tango remains a true social dance — open, inspiring, and alive.
A distinctive part of Tango Club Helsinki is Anna Koroleva-Herlan’s own project, Tango Queens — where queens are born.
Anna was the first in Finland to introduce Tango Barre training and bring this unique combination into Finnish tango culture. Tango Barre combines Argentine tango technique, body awareness, feminine aesthetics, and choreography.
Tango Queens students have already performed twice in Tango Barre performances, demonstrating elegance, expressive movement, strength, and the beauty of movement. It is a space where women do not only develop their dance technique, but also discover their confidence, grace, and inner strength.
Beyond its special projects and international events, Tango Club Helsinki continues its everyday work through regular group classes, training, and practice opportunities for dancers of different levels.
Tango Club Helsinki is more than a dance school or simply a space created for tango. It is a warm and welcoming community where people can feel at home — a place where everyone is genuinely welcomed.
If you are looking for a place where the authenticity of Buenos Aires, internationally recognised expertise, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere come together — a place where everyone feels valued and truly welcomed — Tango Club Helsinki can become your gateway to this fascinating world of Argentine tango.
Whether you are taking your first steps in Argentine tango or have been dancing for years, Tango Club Helsinki offers a place where you can grow, connect with others, and experience the true spirit of tango.