what does argentine
tango look like?
Click here to watch a video of a social event (milonga).
DId you see any roses?
Did you see any over-dramatic poses?
What you saw is a social form of the dance. Although Argentine tango is also danced on stage which is mostly choreographed and over-dramatized for effect, social tango is a result of the connection that happens within the embrace, moving down a counter clockwise line of dance.
There are 3 kinds of embrace:
Close (milonguero), V-embrace (salon) and Open (nuevo).
There are 3 basic forms in social tango:
walking (caminos), turning (giros) and lots of changes of direction (cambios). The dance is basically built on these elements.
There are 3 musical genres in the dance:
Tango, Vals and Milonga. You use the same movements in all three styles but the rhythm is different.
BETTER DANCERS. BETTER PEOPLE. BETTER COMMUNITY.
what to expect?
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1)Tickle your curiosity.
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2)Get a dose of active entertainment.
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3)Discover your inner dancer.
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4)Meet new friends.
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5)Have fun!
what shoes to wear?
Men - no steel-toed shoes, boots or flip flops.
Women - no flip flops, sandals, or strapless shoes.
Leather or suede soles are ideal. Rubber soles are not recommended.
where to start?
As you have noticed, tango comes in three (not two).
The beginning class is about learning how to connect to three things: the floor, your partner and the music.
TANGO ESSENTIALS 1 offers the basic things you need to enjoy this dance.
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