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In Defense of Tango Competitions

April 3, 2014

Over the years I have heard people complain about the existence of  Tango competitions.  Yes, Argentine Tango is not a ballroom dance. There are no skill levels such as bronze,  silver or gold. It's a social dance, meaning that people do it for its pure enjoyment. Social dancers prefer not to compare themselves to others nor be judged.  I cant' help compare it to "soul … [Read more...]

Argentine Tango Championships in San Francisco

March 16, 2013

It’s that time of the year once again. The Argentine Tango USA Official Championships and Festival takes place in San Francisco at the end of March. Now in its third year, this event has grown in both popularity and quality.  Andrea Monti and Hugo “Gato” Valdez, two well-respected Argentine Tango Maestros, are responsible for bringing this exciting event to San … [Read more...]

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