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Tango and the Feminist

July 4, 2017

A new guest post By Sasha Cagen “You’re not getting the lead,” he tells me. Gruff, mid-fifties, beady eyes, a ponytail dwindling halfway down his back, Ponytail Man chose me as his partner for this advanced tango class at Floreal, a traditional milonga in Buenos Aires. It’s nice to be chosen, but now I’m not sure. Two famous teachers, los Totis, are teaching an unusual … [Read more...]

Is Tango Better than Sex?

January 5, 2015

Guest writer, Sasha Cagen, returns with an even more enticing topic... The Tangasm.  I do remember my first one quite fondly. It was at El V, and I literally left the dance floor a little breathless and light headed and would have gone for a cigarette if I smoked.  Better than sex?  I can't say for sure but I'll let Sasha debate its merits.  I didn't know there was such a … [Read more...]

The Lessons of Psicotango: How Tango Can Be Therapy

December 10, 2014

I am thrilled to announce we have another guest post by Sasha Cagen, author of "Quirkyalone: A Manifesto for Uncompromising Romantics", relationship and life coach, and the creator of the Quirky Heart Tango Adventure in Buenos Aires. (Learn more at the bottom of this post). “Tango remains from its origins as a hug, an embrace, to rescue us from pain and loneliness, central … [Read more...]

What Tango Taught Me About Relationships

February 27, 2014

Alejandro Gee

I'm thrilled to announce we have a guest post by Sasha Cagen.  Sasha  is an Oakland tanguera and the author of "Quirkyalone: A Manifesto for Uncompromising Romantics".  In this post Sasha explains how Tango is a LOT more that just a dance...  Tango is more than a dance. It can teach us a lot about how to grow as people, individually and in relationship. I fell in love with … [Read more...]

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We miss you! Since the Pandemic started last March, we have taken a break from posting. But do not lament, we are returning soon with updates on your favorite Bay Area instructors, Zoom classes, virtual milonga and soon, in-person classes and events. Stay tuned!

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