“Tango” is not a style. Tango is a culture, a music genre, a dance. When an Argentine tango teacher says he teaches “Tango”, dear, that can be quite confusing. Distinct styles in tango manifest in different artistic interpretations. For my tango education, it is important to know the differences between Traditional Tango or Nuevo Tango, Tango Escenario, […]
undercurrents in argentine tango
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 […]
How to create a tango community, milonga or practica
When you are planning to create a tango community or anything tango related, for example; a Milonga, a Practica, a tango school, a shop for shoes..clothing, be very clear about your motivation. First of all “earning money” is not a desirable motivation. If earning money is your absolut need, then it is probably much better to […]
Undercurrents in Argentine Tango, are you curious ?
Assisting you for a better understanding of the undercurrents in argentine tango. What I am trying here is to explain is the phenomenum “tango” to my fellow non argentine dancers and non dancers. I am talking today about the dance only, i am excluding the music here, that is another topic. This is my very […]