Carina Moeller
(Photo by Jovan Charlton)
Carina Moeller
Owner, Creative Director & Instructor
TriANGulO : Studio for Argentine Tango.The only Tango Studio in NYC for over 25 years solely dedicated to Argentine Tango
Carina Moeller is a visionary entrepreneur and the sole founder of TriANGulO, New York City’s pioneering Argentine Tango studio. Her groundbreaking work has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, The National Herald Tribune, and was voted “Best in Town” by The Economist, among other notable publications. Her television appearances include the Isaac Mizrahi Show, Martha Stewart Living, and The Today Show. Over the years, she has taught many public figures, including Molly Shannon, Willem Dafoe, and Matt Lauer, and performed across the globe.
A classically trained dancer, Carina studied modern dance, ballet, tap, and jazz at the Stage School of Dance and Drama, the G. Baudach Ballet Institute, and the Ellys Dance School in Germany. She graduated with honors in modern dance from DANCEWORKS Berlin and earned a theater degree from the Michael Tschechow Studio Berlin.
Carina’s professional dance journey began in Europe, performing internationally with modern and theater dance companies. In 1995, she moved to New York City to join the Doris Humphrey Repertory Company. She has since dedicated over 25 years to teaching and performing Argentine Tango. In addition to her tango expertise, she is certified in Floor-Barre® and the GYROTONIC® Method.
She studied intensively with Argentine Tango masters such as Pablo Verón (with whom she also performed in NYC), Fabian Salas, Chicho Frumboli, Danel and María, Gustavo Naveira, Mingo Pugliese, Julio Balmaceda, the Zotto brothers, and Carlos Gavito—spending extensive time in Argentina to deepen her practice.
Carina has also shared her expertise at institutions including Hunter College, the Spanish Institute, Yale University, FIT, and throughout Germany.
Contact:
📧 carina@tangonyc.com
📱 Text/Phone: (917) 723-9735
The Story of TriANGulO
Founded by Carina Moeller in 1997, TriANGulO quickly became a beloved cornerstone of New York City's tango scene. Many dancers still fondly recall making their way down the cobblestone streets of the Meatpacking District to reach the studio’s original home—an iconic triangular space above the Two Flags Butcher Supply Co. The shape of that first space inspired the studio’s name, which remained even after its move to a new location on West 20th Street in Chelsea.
The 20th Street studio became famous in its own right, especially for the vibrant mural painted by artist Russel Buckingham. Dancers from all over the world came to experience the magic of TriANGulO. Though we eventually lost that cherished space—and the iconic mural—we remained rooted in Chelsea, moving into our current boutique studio at 289 7th Avenue, between 26th and 27th Streets, on the 4th floor.
One of the things that sets TriANGulO apart is that we’ve always had a full-time space. That means no rushed classes, no switching rooms between lessons, and plenty of time to connect and practice after class. Students are always welcome to stay, hang out, and build community—something we’ve been nurturing for over 27 years. Through TriANGulO, many people have not only discovered tango, but also found lifelong friendships.
Classes at TriANGulO
TriANGulO offers a wide range of group classes for all levels—from absolute beginners to experienced tangueros and tangueras. No matter your background, you’ll find classes designed to strengthen your foundation, refine your technique, and expand your repertoire of steps.
We invite you to dive into the vibrant tango community we’ve been nurturing for over two decades. Our studio has long been a destination for dancers from around the globe—not just for the world-class instruction, but also for the sense of connection and inspiration found here. One unforgettable symbol of that spirit was the famous mural by artist Russel Buckingham, which captured the energy of the NYC tango scene and drew dancers from all over the world to our doors..
This is where it all started .First studio in 1997.The Iconic Triangle Building at the Old Meat Packing District in Chelsea.
Odl Bauer . She was the person who suggested to me, to teach my first Tango class at her Company: The North American Bear Company in 1995
TriANGulO 1: 1997 to 2005
TriANGulO 2: 2005 to 2017
TriANGulO 3: 2020 till now
