Argentine Tango today
April 25, 2023
I would like to comment on the situation of Tango today (April 2023).
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Considerations on the value of Argentine TangoDecember 20, 2022I am pleased to share with you some reflections on the value we give to Tango and dancing at the milongas, the place it acquires (or we allow it to acquire) in our lives as milongueros, professionals, teachers, students, etc. These thoughts took the aphoristic form and different approaches: direct, metaphorical, philosophical, in the form of dialogues with a more or less imaginary or real interlocutor, as a game, and as poetry. -
Why do we choose to dance Argentine Tango with some people and not with others?September 16, 2022On occasions, we have danced with someone with whom we have felt such a connection, such an openness to express ourselves, such an encouragement to reveal our maximum capacities in the dance, that everything that was not dancing disappeared. -
Dancing Argentine Tango: A Philosophy of Life and the Art of Being HumanJuly 21, 2022Tango isn't just about the steps; it's a philosophy that intertwines with the essence of our existence. In this exploration, we uncover how Tango serves as a medium for contemplating life's meaning, fostering friendships, and celebrating the joy of movement. Join us as we unravel the profound allure of Argentine Tango. -
To dance well in Argentine TangoJune 16, 2022To dance well, that is to say: to DANCE, we will have to organize our lives in that direction; I will not be able to dance well if my life develops away from that goal. Indeed, if what I long for is, for example, to make money, then my life will be oriented in that direction, in the direction of abstractions (money is an abstraction), very far from my actual body. -
The Essence of Argentine Tango: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Community CelebrationApril 22, 2022Discover the transformative journey of Argentine Tango, where each step embodies a deeper exploration of self and a celebration of human connections. -
Why do I dance Argentine Tango?December 27, 2021I dance Tango because it provides me a sublime experience of joy and wisdom. -
What does musicality mean in Argentine Tango?December 3, 2021When you like a song, it attracts you in a way from which you cannot break easily. One time you are hooked into the music, it affects you. The music awakes emotions in you. If these emotions make you move, then you are dancing. -
What is connection in Argentine Tango dance?November 17, 2021A good connection in Tango begins with being well connected to yourself. -
Why technique is so important in Argentine Tango?November 2, 2021The technique has to be a way to use our body efficiently, energizing and healing us. When a movement is technically correct, it is made effortlessly and elegantly. Pain is a symptom that tells us that we are making an unnecessary effort. A movement made technically correct is gratifying. -
Unlocking the Art of Argentine Tango: The Unparalleled Impact of Private LessonsAugust 25, 2021Dive into the world of Argentine Tango through an immersive journey guided by the art of private lessons. Discover the unparalleled impact on your dance, as personalized guidance unravels the intricacies of connection, musicality, and the poetic embrace unique to Tango. -
Exploring the Heart of Argentine Tango: From Dance to Cultural PassionJuly 21, 2021I had the pleasure and honor to be interviewed by Vance Woods (Cataloger Valley Library Oregon State University) for his blog “Becoming Argentina”. We talked about how I got to where I am today and how the Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires came into being. -
Mastering the Art of Argentine Tango: A Roadmap to Dance ExcellenceApril 11, 2021Regular practice incorporating walking, weight changes, pauses, pivots, turns, "paradas" (stops), "calecitas" (merry-go-rounds), and embellishments serves as the cornerstone of your dancing freedom. -
About virtual Argentine Tango classes and private lessonsDecember 25, 2020In virtual classes, we are able to observe in detail our students dancing, and count on it as a magnificent tool to organize the presentation of our knowledge to them. -
Looking for tips about learning Argentine Tango dance?October 19, 2020Because you have realized the value of Tango, namely that Tango is highly important to you, I am offering here a guide into your Tango journey. -
Private lessons for couples, single students, and with two maestros. What to choose?September 14, 2020Your best option is to set up a combination of all of these kinds of private lessons, including taking group classes and going to Buenos Aires with your teachers, since they are the ones who, being part of the Buenos Aires Tango scene, should introduce you to it. -
Argentine Tango group classesAugust 27, 2020Argentine Tango is a social dance. It makes sense to practice it in the context of a like-minded community. -
Argentine Tango private lessonsAugust 26, 2020During private lessons we focus on: * Good, relaxed posture. * Awareness about your body, surrounding space, and your partner's presence. * A nice embrace that connects you to your dance partner. * Musical sense: how to listen to Tango music. * Moving interpreting the music: * Walking. * Walking with your partner. * Pausing. * Changing weight. * Footwork and technique. * Basic Argentine Tango patterns. * More complex patterns and combinations. -
"Gallo ciego" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica, 1959.August 16, 2020Agustín Bardi (13 August 1884 - 21 April 1941) has very deservedly received the title of “composer of musicians.” -
"Un baile a beneficio" by Osvaldo Pugliese y su Orquesta Típica with Jorge Vidal in vocals, 1950.August 12, 2020Jorge Vidal said "With Pugliese I learned, among so many things, to have respect for rhythm. I was very successful alongside him." -
"Isla de Capri" by Osvaldo Fresedo y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Ray in vocals, 1935.August 11, 2020Wilhelm Grosz was able to apply a considerable melodic gift to setting the lyrics of popular songs, some of which became international successes. Among them: "Isla de Capri". -
Three questions regarding Argentine TangoJune 9, 2020We'd like to know how that magic spark which ignited your passion for Tango started. -
"Si sos brujo: A Tango Story"May 23, 2020This beautifully shot documentary brings the compelling story of a group of young Argentine musicians racing against time to learn and preserve the elegant and nuanced music played by the legendary Golden Age tango orchestras of Buenos Aires in the 40 s and 50 s -
"Tango, Our Dance", Argentine Tango documentary.May 15, 2020The sensuality and stylized ritual of the tango are captured in this illuminating documentary. -
Argentine Tango virtual classes and private lessons onlineMay 5, 2020Online classes and private lessons can be just as impactful as in presence. Students can learn at least as effectively as in-classroom clases, if not more so in some cases. -
Argentine Tango and the bandoneonMay 5, 2020How did the bandoneon become the instrument of Tango? The bandoneon is an instrument of exceptional expressivity, which made it perfect for a musical genre that intends to communicate all the rainbow of possible emotions. -
About training by yourself Argentine TangoApril 22, 2020I have a personal story to share with you, in which you may find some similarities with your story regarding the place that Tango has in our lives. -
How to practice and improve your Tango: Lesson 5April 20, 2020Here we offer you an explanation of the technique of walking in Tango. -
How to practice and improve your Tango: Lesson 4April 13, 2020Continue exercising and your Tango will be better. There are so many excuses not to improve. -
How to practice and improve your Tango: Lesson 3April 6, 2020In order to dance Argentine Tango you need discipline to practice. Through learning and practice you will achieve your goal of being a great dancer. -
How to practice and improve your Tango: Lesson 2March 30, 2020Here you will find more exercises and guidance to learn, practice and improve your Tango. -
What is Tango?March 29, 2020“Tango is Life”. What does this sentence mean? It suggests that those who do not tango don’t know what life is. Can such a radical thought make sense? Ask anyone involved in Tango passionately, which is the only way to be involved in it, and that will be the answer. This attitude concerning Tango is rooted in the fact that Tango gives you fulfillment, opening you up to the possibility of making your life a work of Art. -
Mastering Argentine Tango: Practice, Learn, and Create Sequences for ImprovementMarch 27, 2020Unlock the beauty of Tango by focusing on fundamental techniques like walking, both in parallel and cross systems. Learn how to create short sequences of 2 or 3 elements to enhance your dance, making it adaptable to milongas. Discover how to devise embellishments and explore creative ways to reorganize your sequences for a unique dance experience. -
Requirements for learning to dance Argentine TangoNovember 22, 20191) Self-motivation To dance Tango is to become a milonguero, that means: it is a lifetime decision. Nobody can convince you to do Tango. Only you, if you can see what a fulfilling, wise and beautiful life Tango has in store, can make the decision. Make this clear to yourself. -
Embarking on the Journey to Mastering Argentine TangoSeptember 5, 2019Embark on an enriching journey towards mastering the art of Argentine Tango. Explore the intricate nuances of this captivating dance form, delve into the vibrant culture, and learn from the profound wisdom shared by seasoned milongueros. Discover how Tango transcends mere movement, becoming an embodiment of rich history and personal expression. -
Dance Tango!August 14, 2019Dancing is not an entertainment to amuse and distract yourself. It is, if you dare to commit to a beautiful life, its most realistic aspect.
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Dance Argentine Tango in Buenos AiresAugust 2, 2019A typical day in Buenos Aires with my tour: 1- We meet at late morning for City tours and having lunch. 2- Afternoon and early evenings classes and practicas. 3- Milongas every night. We leave the mornings an early afternoon free for any private lessons you may like to take while in Buenos Aires. -
Why do I dance Tango?January 22, 2019* This is a response I gave to this question in a survey: I am alive, and I know it. I feel life, and I am aware of being here and now. How long is “now” going to last? -
How to dance Tango: An introduction to the most important details.December 18, 2018Whether you are a beginner without any dancing experience, an intermediate dancer looking to polish your dance, or an advanced dancer in search of perfecting your moves, practicing these exercises as often as possible will take your dance to the next level. -
How to best take advantage of our classes?November 20, 2018When making your decision, please keep in mind that learning how to dance is comparable to learning how to live: how much of your life are you willing to give to the goal of living better? -
Embracing the Essence of Argentine Tango: A Journey through Beauty, Honesty, and Belonging in the MilongaNovember 9, 2018Step into the world of Tango, a dance that transcends steps and embraces beauty, honesty, and belonging. Join me in unraveling the intricate lineage of Tango, celebrating its authenticity in the sacred space of the milonga. Let's explore the magic of Tango, where every step tells a story. -
All about Argentine TangoSeptember 7, 2018There is a profound wisdom in the ability to dance Tango. A wisdom that you acquire through training, by working on the way you hold your body, the way you move, paying precise attention to detail, developing a sense of awareness and careful respect in dealings with others at milongas, learning to passionately love the music that milongueros dance to, opening yourself up to music that expertly advises you on how to move in every beat. -
Eight tips to accelerate your learning of Argentine TangoAugust 3, 2018Here are my recommendations to help with your goal of learning to dance Argentine Tango. -
What do I need in order to be able to go to milongas?July 14, 2018A milonga is a social gathering that has the main goal of facilitating the dance of Argentine Tango among its participants. -
What is "Milonga"?July 6, 2018Nowadays the word “milonga” has two meanings: 1. A particular rhythm and musical genre. 2. A Tango dance party. -
Dancing at a milongaMay 31, 2018My desire to get better was shaped through decades of patient learning, careful observation of dancers who inspired and guided me, and passionate dancing in milongas, to challenge others to dance better and to be challenged to better myself. -
Milongueando in Lafayette. Fresedo/Ray tanda.May 16, 2018When I receive a new student in my class I know that he or she wants to dance. But teaching them to dance involves not only showing the moves, but also giving the student a sense of placement, making him or her aware that you cannot just do any move at any time -
Milongueando in LafayetteMay 13, 2018When you are at the milonga, whether a well known milonguero/a or a new good student, you are making possible that Tango lives. You bring Tango to life, in your body, in everything you do with your body, not by dancing only, but by everything you do. -
WalkingMay 11, 2018That's why we feel so at home dancing Tango, in good company, creating something with our body that is real and objective, something that ceases to exist immediately after dancing, leaving us in a state of relaxed pleasure and untranslatable wisdom. -
Unveiling the Art of Argentine Tango: Qualities, Etiquette, and the Essence of a Perfect DanceApril 29, 2018The following are my answers to a questionnaire from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology of Palo Alto, made in 2011. -
PresenceApril 20, 2018The physical presence of our partner, here and now, is an invitation that can either be accepted or refused, but is hard to postpone. -
Walking is at the root of our existenceApril 13, 2018Our head is placed in an upright position, allowing for the development of powerful vision and an extraordinary brain; our arms and hands free from the task of locomotion, set to create new things and reshape the world. -
How to TangoNovember 17, 20171- Let Tango call you, seduce you, charm you, bewitch you. “Tango you are an enchanter of those who listen to your sounds. Tango you attract hearts, with your sweet songs and your bandoneons.” -
Why Tango?July 23, 2017I do not want to idealize the “natural man”, but our civilization took away the graceful walk of an elegant hunter-gatherer, leaving us instead the limping of a wounded beast. -
Milongueando in Buenos AiresJuly 18, 2017…there is world in which being friendly does not mean being agreeable nor disrespectful of differences, but rather encouraging the individual pursuit of excellence, a road and a goal that is accessible only to you, since we are all different by nature. In this world we learn by imitating, knowing that it will be impossible to be like those we imitate, since they already prevented us that it is not only impossible, but unethical. In this world we need to develop our own interpretation of beauty and demonstrate that it fits the community by concretely putting it into practice, in concrete actions. -
Tango is LifeJune 12, 2017Dancing Tango is not only about you and you-and-your-partner. It is also a social event and a culture. It involves more than two: those present at the milonga (tango dance party) in which you assist, and also all those who are intimately related to Tango, at your present time, in the past and in the future (other dancers, the composers of the songs that you dance to, the musicians who recorded the songs, all the people who were passionate about Tango throughout the history of this manifestation of our very unique nature as humans, and those, in the future, who will inherit it after us). -
Tango is a walking social partner's danceJanuary 11, 2017Tango is a social and partner dance that originated in the city of Buenos Aires, where, together with its music, poetry and culture, the population consider it their identity. -
History of Tango - Part 5: The appearance of the bandoneon in TangoMarch 5, 2016During the 1870s arrives to Buenos Aires a very particular immigrant: the bandoneon. Tango was in its infancy, as well as this new instrument, which was recently invented in 1846 in Germany by Heinrich Band, according to some versions, or Carl F. Zimmerman, according to others. None had patented it. -
Culture, Buenos Aires and why TangoJanuary 1, 2016Let’s say you’re in Buenos Aires and you’re looking for a class or milonga. Typically, you might do some research using the internet or follow the advice of someone you don’t know that well, which could lead you to missing out on what only Buenos Aires has to offer in relation to Tango. -
What makes you a good dancer, and Escuela de Tango de Buenos AiresDecember 30, 20151. To be madly in love with the music. -
MusicalityDecember 28, 2015If the initial energy that makes us dance comes from our passion, the music is what channels and shapes that energy. -
Tango is a social and partner danceSeptember 16, 2014Tango is a social and partner dance that originated in the city of Buenos Aires, where, together with its music, poetry and culture, the population consider it their identity. -
Walking, dancing, body and wordsSeptember 10, 2014Humans are the only known beings that walk upright. Our walk is as characteristic as our rational mind. They are related. You can know about other people by looking at the way they walk. You can know yourself better if you can see yourself and see the way you walk. Others can know about you by paying attention at the way you walk. -
What is your goal in learning Tango?September 7, 2013Tango asks you to be honest, and show your honest self. Very probably, at the beginning you do not recognize yourself in what appears when you allow yourself to be natural, let it go, and you may not like it! But, good news, once you know yourself and how you actually move, you can change it, you can shape it, and you can work on making yourself more elegant without pretending. And that is going to make you stronger. And for that, you will be thankful to Tango forever. -
Tango is passionSeptember 7, 2013I cannot make a new student passionate about tango. I can share my passion with my students. But many would judge me crazy, obsessed, neurotic, and I would reply that while you judge, you cannot dance. -
What can we do to contribute to the health and continued development of Bay Area Tango community?September 7, 2013Tango is fun. It makes us happy. But Tango is also responsibility. -
Tango and Buenos AiresSeptember 7, 2013Buenos Aires is the world capital of Tango, and its birthplace. -
What I get when I pay the entrance fee of the milonga?December 18, 2012When I go to the supermarket, I buy groceries, take them home, and then do with them pretty much whatever I want. -
Tango in Buenos AiresJanuary 31, 2012By Alvaro Dominguez I began learning to dance Tango about three and a half years ago, on Halloween. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and when I started I had no idea how large the Tango community here was, and was impressed by the number of classes, teachers and events. -
On learning to dance Argentine TangoJanuary 17, 2012First and foremost, Tango dancing is an act of self-expression; I learnt that Tango lives and develops at the Milonga; and I learnt that for many, dancing Tango is sacred. -
Seven tips for women who want to dance more in the milonga.December 4, 2011Your most attractive feature is your smile. -
"Códigos", “Cabeceo”, “cortinas”, “tandas”, and line of danceDecember 3, 2011“Cortinas” are small pieces of songs that separate different sets of tangos, milongas or valses (“tandas”). Each “tanda” contains four songs by the same orchestra.
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On learning Argentine Tango. Starting out in milongas.December 2, 2011In my opinion, starting Argentine Tango should not be different from entering any social community for the first time.
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Argentine Tango's history - IntroductionDecember 1, 2011Argentine Tango is a dance that originated in the poor neighborhoods of the largest cities in Argentina and Uruguay at the end of the XIX century.
