There are so many reasons to love Tango. Below are my top 10. Dancing is a great equalizer. Your income, race or social status is not important. What matters is if you can dance well or not. Hugs and kisses abound. At a milonga, it's customary to greet one another with a hug, a kiss or both. Hearts, minds and spirits are elevated. Dancing makes you feel … [Read more...]
Apologizing in Tango
When we are children we are told to apologize when we make a mistake or when we hurt someone. And now as adults, it’s ingrained in us. Some of us apologize way too often, thinking it will help the situation. It doesn't. I’m not saying that you should never apologize as there are certain circumstances in which saying “I’m sorry” is very necessary, but this should be the … [Read more...]
Why Tango Relationships Work and Why They May Not
They say that women take dance classes because they like to dance and men take dance classes because they want to meet women. At some point, men begin to realize they actually like dancing and women realize they really like men who can dance. And of course, this leads us to what happens when two dancers date each other. If things work out, its great. If not, then you need to … [Read more...]
Learning with Mission Tango
A common question overheard at milongas or practicas is, “ How long have you been dancing?” This is often asked in the middle of a tanda, when curious as to long it took that person to get good. Typically it takes about 1-2 years to become competent, about 5 years to feel confident and about 10 years plus to have Tango embedded in your body. Although, I have seen some people … [Read more...]
Magical Tango Moments
Have you ever had a dance in which time seems to stop and its just you and your partner and the music. Your mind is no longer thinking about the steps or your technique or the crowded floor. It feels like your body is moving automatically and in perfect unison with your partner and with the music. Its beautiful and you don't want it to end. And when the tanda does finally end … [Read more...]