When we talk about the “abrazo”, we think of the connection we share with our partner. First, it is a technical connection in order to have a frame, where lead and follow can communicate with each other. The embrace can be open or closed ( abrazo cerrado ) or even some positions in between. While […]
Tango Milonguero 3 : An underestimated importance in tango – the weight change
As a milonguera, I experience a common problem in some of my dance partners. I often realise a lack of cleanliness and accuracy in the weight transfer. One of the basic tools you have learned in your tango class is the weight change, el cambio de peso in zero position. This critical point has underestimated […]
What if your partner does not share your new passion tango ?
You found your new passion tango and now you are burning to tell your partner about your discovery? Thinking you have the best idea in years to bring fresh wind into your relationship, you are surprised that your better half does not share your new passion. Your proposal to do a tango course together was […]
Mauro Caiazza in Tango Talks Buenos Aires
Mauro Caiazza, you started to dance back in 1996 with argentine folklore and tango. With the age of 16 you first felt the essence of tango. Professionally teaching at Mora Godoy Studio, your were dancing “stage – escenario” , later you came to like “Nuevo” a lot. Today, with quite lots of traveling and other […]
Is learning Tango suitable for couples ? master the challenges
Tango originated under special circumstances, at a time where women were rarely available. Men danced with and learned from each other. They learned to follow first , then to lead. Learning and practicing in an all masculine environment, a possible source for conflicts between genders were not given. Is learning Tango suitable for couples ? […]
Alienation of a culture , Yoga and Tango in comparison
Brainstorming about tango, made me think and research about the alienation of a culture , Yoga and Tango in comparison. On first view, both seem to have nothing, but nothing in common. I find interesting parallels to the international widely spread phenomena of Yoga and Tango . Somehow, it’s interesting to compare their specific acceptance […]