LISA DE LAZZARI & PETER WALLER

About Us

“The first time I ever heard and danced Tango, I had a feeling that I had known this forever. I felt such a connection with the music through my heart and my head, that I knew I would never want to stop dancing tango.”
— Lisa De Lazzari

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Meet the Founders

CO-FOUNDER

Lisa De Lazzari

Lisa is one of Australia’s leading Tango DJs, with international experience across the United Kingdom, Malaysia, and the Philippines. She has been awarded Best Local DJ in Sydney (Alternative Media Awards), performing at major Milongas, the Sydney International Tango Festival, and the Australian Tango Championships.

With a background in classical ballet and postgraduate teaching studies, Lisa combines technical precision with deep musicality - earning her a reputation as one of Australia’s most respected Tango dancers and teachers.

CO-FOUNDER

Peter Waller

Peter is a recognized Tango Championships judge by the governing board in Buenos Aires and has served as a director for:

Australian Tango Championship Limited
Sydney International Tango Festival (2005 – 2006)

He has judged the Salon & Stage Tango Finals at the Sydney Opera House and is formally accredited by the Buenos Aires governing board for his teaching and dedication to Tango.

Our Story

Lisa and Peter began their Tango journey in Sydney in 1998. With only early ballet training for Lisa and little prior dance experience for Peter, they were immediately captivated by the art of Tango.

Following their first study trip to Buenos Aires in 1999, they founded Club de Tango, determined to establish an authentic Tango community in Sydney. They created the city’s first weekly Milonga at Glebe Town Hall, and later opened the first Milonga and Tango Bar ® in Rose Bay.

Today, Club de Tango stands as Sydney’s longest-running Tango school. Over the past 27 years, Lisa and Peter have taught hundreds of people the authentic Tango Argentino, shaping Sydney’s vibrant Tango scene through their dedication, classes, Milongas, and performances.

Experience & Teaching

Lisa and Peter have trained extensively with many of the great Masters of Tango Argentino and have danced at the finest Milongas in Buenos Aires. Their teaching draws upon both traditional and contemporary Argentine techniques used by leading dancers worldwide.

Their influence extends across Australia - from Sydney to Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Tasmania, and Newcastle - and internationally to Singapore. Their students hold the most successful record at the Australian Tango Championships, with many now teaching Tango themselves.

Performances & Recognition

Lisa and Peter have performed widely throughout Australia and overseas.

Highlights include:

Exclusive performances with world-renowned Bandoneonist Daniel Binelli and pianist Polly Ferman, receiving high praise from Argentine, Uruguayan, and Brazilian Ambassadors.
Representing Argentine tourism at the 57th Congress of the International Fiscal Association in Sydney (2003).
Two performances at the Sydney Opera House and appearances at the Darwin Festival’s “Four on the Floor”.
Features on Sixty Minutes with Clive James and on ABC Radio.

Continuing the Legacy

Lisa and Peter remain at the heart of Sydney’s Tango community. Their technique, poise, and warmth have made them favourites among social and professional dancers alike. Through Club de Tango, they continue to nurture the next generation of Tango dancers and keep the authentic spirit of Buenos Aires alive in Sydney.

Registered Names:

Club de Tango ®
Milonga ®
Tango Bar ®
Tango Para Dos ®
Tango Connection ®

ABN: 29 359 793 553