San Diego · Argentine Tango & Ballroom
Hi, I'm Katia Diamond.
Welcome to the Dance Floor.
Argentine Tango Instructor, Performer & Adjudicator — teaching tango, salsa, bachata and ballroom in San Diego, and performing on stages worldwide.
National & World Title Holder
Founder of Milonga Magnifica™
Owner Tango Barre San Diego
20+ Years
On the dance floor
About Katia
From South America to San Diego
Originally from South America, Katia has been dancing since she was five years old. She specializes in Argentine Tango — salon, stage, milonguero, fantasia, milonga and vals — studied for over a decade with the most respected tango maestros of Argentina, Italy and the United States.
She is also a Ballroom & Latin instructor teaching American Rhythm, Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia and more, and holds numerous national and world titles across styles — teaching social students and competitive dancers, and competing and performing worldwide.
But her true passion is teaching. “I genuinely love teaching and my students mean more to me than anything. Can’t wait to meet you on the dance floor!”
World Titles
Multiple styles
Maestro-Trained
Argentina · Italy · US
Adjudicator
Tango competitions
Tango Barre!
Thank you for your interest in Tango Barre! Due to the overwhelming interest in this program, I have relocated it to it’s own dedicated space at TangoBarre.fit.Please click HERE to be redirecred to the Tango Barre Website.
Lessons
Ways to dance with Katia
Private Lessons
One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals — from your very first step to competition choreography.
Group Classes
Weekly Argentine Tango classes in San Diego, from beginner fundamentals to intermediate & advanced.
Team Performances
Choreography and coaching for showcase teams and student performance groups.
Tango Barre
A first dance you’ll never forget — choreographed to your song, at your pace.
Competition Training
Professional dance portraits and action shots styled and directed by Katia.
Custom Choreography
Cinematic showcase videos that capture your progress and your moment on stage.
Featured videos
Katia in motion
Social Dancing
Milonga Magnifica — Night Highlights
Weddings
Wedding Dance: From Lessons to the Aisle
Performances
Stage Tango — Competition Finale
Gallery
Moments on & off the floor
Calendar
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Every Monday
Argentine Tango — Intermediate / Advanced Group Class
Dance Headquarters, San Diego
1st & 3rd Saturday
Milonga Magnifica™ — Southern California's most Magnificent Milonga
San Diego · milongamagnifica.com
By Appointment
Private Lessons — Tango, Salsa, Bachata, Wedding Dance
San Diego studio or your venue
Full calendar, news and FAQ coming to the new site soon — until then, contact Katia for the latest schedule.
Customer reviews
What students say
A Spectacular Teacher
If you are fortunate to know Katia, then you know how lucky her students are to have such a spectacular teacher. If you haven’t met her yet, you are missing out!
— VANESSA
At Another Level
It was clear she is just at another level. Katia’s upbeat & positive attitude is like a breath of fresh air. I always look forward to my lessons.
— CARLOS
A Diamond in Every Way
After many male teachers and not making much progress, I am thrilled that I started working with Katia and keep improving every time I visit.
— TOM
Getting Lots of Compliments
She improved so many things I was doing wrong in just the first class that I was shocked. Fast forward to now and I’ve been getting lots of compliments.
— MIKE
The Best!
Katia is an encyclopedia of information and talented beyond belief. So detail oriented that she can almost immediately figure out what is wrong and explains how to correct it.
— BETSY
Danced All the Way Down the Aisle
She made the class environment so incredibly fun that I looked forward to it every week. We danced all the way down the aisle — and Katia was my maid of honor!
— IRINA
Hire Katia
Can't wait to meet you on the dance floor
Private lessons, group classes, performances, weddings and photoshoots — call, message or find Katia at the next milonga.
San Diego, California
Upcoming Classes & Events
November 2026
Nov 02 2026
Argentine Tango Monday Workshops
Studio K Dance & Fitness
Nov 03 2026
Argentine Tango Beginner/Technique Class
Dance Headquarters
Nov 03 2026
Argentine Tango Intermediate Class
Dance Headquarters
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