This article was first published in August 2014 and is really about focus and connection in Tango. Here it is again with a few edits for clarity. Enjoy! I recently listened to a lecture on the power of living your life with intention. Our lives have much more meaning and fulfillment if we live with intention. Living with intention means going after your desires with a … [Read more...]
Tango Festival Survival Guide
It's that time of the year again when we get to dance to our hearts content (and more) at the San Francisco Tango Marathon! This year's sold-out marathon is November 9-11th, and attendance is capped at 450 dancers. So if you'd like to join for next year, make sure to sign up early! I love Tango festivals as it's an opportunity to be surrounded by hundreds of people who … [Read more...]
How to become a good Tango dancer
Let's face it, Argentine Tango is not an easy dance to learn. In the beginning it can be very frustrating. It takes time and diligence to become competent and a strong ego to deal with rejection. The better dancer you become, more people will seek you out to dance with you. You will also enjoy yourself more as your skill level increases. Not everyone goes into Tango, or … [Read more...]
Language of Tango
One of the things I love most about dancing Tango is finding my “tribe” in almost any city in the world. It’s listening for the sound of familiar notes floating trough the air when wandering unfamiliar streets. It’s entering the room, to the etiquette all Tango dancers learn, from taking off the coats, changing the shoes, watching the floor, then surveying the crowd to find a … [Read more...]
Spotlight on Tango Con*Fusión
Support the women of Tango Con*Fusíon on their first European Tour! They need to raise $3000 per dancer to make this tour a reality for the members of Tango Con*Fusion. Each of the 8 dancers is working individually to raise $1000 and the company hopes to raise an additional $8000 through donations to make this happen by July 2018. Sponsor your favorite dancer or donate to … [Read more...]