HOW SO? When people hear about “a show with tango in it”, a stereotypical reference point for tango often comes from television shows like “Dancing with the Stars” or movies such as “Scent of a Woman”. For many, this is a superficial taste - just the tip of the iceberg. With just a bit of digging, one can find much more representations closer to what tango is like on a daily, … [Read more...]
The Art of the Cabeceo
Re-sharing this earlier post by guest writer, "Tanguera Escondida", about using cabeceo... The cabeceo is considered an “Argentine” method of asking someone to dance. And honestly, it is not easy for us North Americans to feel comfortable staring at someone so directly. But once you get the hang of it, it’s definitely a great way to acknowledge your mutual interest in … [Read more...]
Tango Etiquette and Floor Craft
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...]