Argentine Tango

 

The Argentine Tango is the spirit of Argentina. Born in the bars and cafes of Buenos Aries, it is a social dance that exploded into becoming the heart and soul of Argentine music and dance. Unlike many partner dances, the tango is not danced in a rigid, framed position but inside an embrace. You and your loved one move together connected chest to chest, your feet barely leave the floor – SLOW SLOW QUICKQUICK SLOW – across the dance floor – with only the music as guidance. Try your hand at today’s common style, Milonguero, developed in response to crowding of clubs, where the hold is close, the steps small, and footwork rhythmic.

The Argentine Tango is just as much about music as it is about the steps. The famous Argentine musician Astor Piazzolla brought Argentine Tango music to the world. His combination of traditional and modern tango coined a new music called Nuevo Tango where he introduced elements of jazz, electric guitar, saxophone and drums. Even Blues fans perked their ears. Piazzolla’s “Balada para un loco” (Ballad for a madman) is a telling song of the dramatic Argentine soul.

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