The embrace is what makes Tango what it is. You either have it or you don’t. Take a look at the couples on the floor of the milonga. Although you may see many women with their eyes closed while connected chest to chest with a man, you will often see an awkwardness in the embrace, [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘When is Argentine Tango not Argentine Tango’
October 26, 2009
Muy Feo
If it doesn’t look like Stage Tango, it better be full of “funky” moves and other gimmicks. And if Tango is to maintain popularity, be accepted, and enjoyed, it definitely cannot be “boring” (i.e., include a lot of walking and basic – although not necessarily simple – steps).
We’ve read many blogs [...]
August 12, 2009
Finnish Tango
Finnish Tango is yet another misconception of Tango that we feel the need to clear up. Jorge is Finnish and lived in Finland until he was 22 years old. At which point he moved with K to Canada in 2005. K lived in Finland for just under five years working as a kindergarten teacher. While [...]
