Sidney Grant — Tango Dancer & Instructor

Sidney Grant’s career spans ballroom, Latin and Argentine tango. He has earned a reputation for both technical skill and advocacy for more inclusive, open-role tango. 

Background & Experience

• Originally trained in ballroom dancing, Grant has over two decades of experience teaching and performing partner dances. 

• His path towards Argentine tango began about 15 years ago; a transformative experience seeing a tango show convinced him to commit to the dance. 

• He is known professionally also as “Dr. Dance,” reflecting a broader dance background and his versatility as an instructor across styles. 

Achievements & Distinctions

• Sidney Grant was the first openly gay man and North American to win the U.S. Argentine Tango Championship — an important milestone both for his career and for representation in the tango community. 

• He is recognized for bringing tango to diverse communities. Through his program Ballroom Basix, Grant has taught partner dancing (including tango) to tens of thousands of schoolchildren across New York City public schools — spreading dance, connection, and joy to new audiences. 

Teaching & Philosophy

• He champions inclusive and open-role tango: in his workshops and classes he encourages dancers to choose the role they feel comfortable with, regardless of gender. This approach reflects his belief that tango should transcend traditional gender roles and embrace all who love the dance. 

• For Grant, tango is more than choreography — it’s connection, expression, and community. He often speaks about how tango can dissolve boundaries and create intimacy beyond dance. 

Performance & Community Role

• Grant frequently performs and teaches in New York and beyond. He and Claudio Marcelo Vidal have served as instructors for events such as the NY Queer Tango Weekend — showcasing tango with open roles, and celebrating diversity in the tango world.