It's time to re-share this post on Tango Floor Craft and Etiquette for newer dancers and a refresher for those who may have forgotten. If you dance frequently enough, you have experienced a chaotic dance floor. A chaotic dance floor has no flow, people weave in and out of lanes, and couples enter with no regard for those already on the floor. Accidents and near collisions … [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...]
Tango Revelations
Hello readers! This post below is a re-share of an oldie but goodie, nonetheless I believe it is as relevant today as it was 4 years ago. And perhaps this message is even more important today, when for many of us, our lives our quite turbulent. The joy of dance is not only a comfort, but quite necessary to keep our sanity. So, here's to joy, connection and the love to … [Read more...]
Finding Balance in Tango
As the year comes to a close and the holiday season nears, our lives become busier than ever with obligations to work, family and friends. It becomes harder to balance our needs with those of everyone around us, yet this is the time when balance in our lives is more important that ever. This is the time to relax, spend time joyfully with good friends (Tango!), and allow … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Love Tango
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...]