I began this post a few days ago, two days before the attacks on Paris, to be exact. And in light of these events, I had to wonder if it's still relevant. Do heartfelt emotions about a tango festival really matter when considering the hundreds of innocent people attacked? But after some consideration, I decided yes, it does matter. I believe that the goodwill and pure joy … [Read more...]
Dance and Creativity with Sharna Fabiano
There are a few people that can be credited with influencing and growing Tango in the US, and Sharna Fabiano is one of them. Not only does Sharna have a profound understanding of Argentine Tango from years of experience and exploration but also an inquisitive mind bent on understanding tango's deeper meaning and relevance. Sharna will be offering workshops here in the Bay Area … [Read more...]
Looking for Tango on Valentine’s Weekend?
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, this is a good time for a round-up of upcoming SF Bay Area Tango events. For some reason, many consider Argentine Tango to be romantic, passionate or sensual. Perhaps it’s the physical closeness of the dance, the intertwining of legs or the serious, contemplative look on dancers faces. For those who dance tango regularly, we know that … [Read more...]
Tips for SF Tango Visitors 2014 Edition
With the San Francisco Tango Marathon coming up this weekend, there will be an influx of tango dancers to San Francisco.... a perfect time to update the Tips for SF Tango Visitors. If you are coming to dance at SFTM, you will probably want to stay longer than just a few days in this beautiful, exciting city. If you have any questions about Tango in the SF Bay Area that is not … [Read more...]
Pushing Boundaries with Fusion Tango
Some would say true creativity can only happen when we push the boundaries on tradition. Tango has evolved a lot in the past 20 years. But then again, it has evolved a lot since its humble beginnings on the streets of Buenos Aires in the late 1800's. Although many still revere the "Golden Age" of tango music and dance (the period generally from about 1935 to 1952 that is still … [Read more...]