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Marcelo Solis, Argentine Tango Maestro, dancing with Mimi. Marcelo is dressed in a beige suit with brown shoes, while Mimi wears a dark floral dress with pearl jewelry and white heels. They are captured mid-dance against a deep blue, textured background, showcasing the elegance and intimacy of the Argentine Tango.

Why Teach Tango?

August 6, 2024

Tango transcends mere dance steps; it's a profound exploration of human connection and expression. Teaching tango fosters a unique complicity and respect between dancers, essential for mastering the art. This practice preserves the wisdom of tango's golden age, emphasizing the integral role of the body and human touch in an increasingly digital world. Through tango, we reconnect with our humanity, embracing the dance as a life practice that encourages presence and mutual respect, ultimately enriching our lives with its timeless beauty and inspiration.

Marcelo Solis, an Argentine Tango Maestro, dances with Mimi in an elegant pose. Marcelo is dressed in a pinstriped suit while Mimi wears a red velvet dress, set against a two-tone green background.

Unlocking the True Essence of Tango: Beyond the Dance Moves

May 20, 2024

Discover the deep cultural, social, and emotional roots of Tango. Learn how authentic instruction goes beyond dance steps to offer a transformative experience, connecting you to the true spirit of Tango.

A classic image of Miguel Bucino and Tita Merello dancing tango in a scene from the movie "Noches de Buenos Aires." Captured in a grainy black-and-white format, Bucino, dressed in a suit and hat, embraces Merello, who leans into him with a content expression. This still conveys the emotion and style typical of Argentine tango during the golden era of cinema.

Exploring the Soul of Tango: Lyrics and Dance in the Dance of Passion

May 14, 2024

This article launches a series on Tango lyrics, exploring their impact on the dance experience. It delves into how understanding lyrics like those in Miguel Bucino's "Que me quiten lo bailao" can deepen the dance interpretation, connecting deeply with the dancer's emotions and cultural expression.

The image features three men of different generations, all notable Argentine tango creators and milongueros, posing for a selfie in a room with a red light ambiance. From left to right, Marcelo Solis with gray hair, Blas Catrenau in the center wearing a dark suit and light blue shirt, and Brian Mujica on the right with a buzz cut and black shirt. All three are smiling at the camera, symbolizing a joyful connection across generations within the tango community.

Tango and Buenos Aires: A Living Tradition Evolving with Time

May 6, 2024

In Buenos Aires, the heartland of tango, the dance continues to thrive, evolving with each new generation while staying rooted in its rich history. As the city modernizes, the spirit of tango remains a vibrant, integral part of its cultural identity.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi on a colorful chrome light background

Understanding Connection in Argentine Tango

March 4, 2024

Connection in Argentine Tango transcends dance, embodying generosity and shared joy, grounded in self-awareness and meaningful friendships, both on and off the dance floor.

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Mastering the Art of Argentine Tango: A Roadmap to Dance Excellence

January 29, 2024

Embark on a Tango journey like never before! Our guide unveils the secrets to mastering solo practices, embracing musicality, and perfecting elegant techniques. Elevate your dance, express with passion, and let the rhythms of Tango ignite your soul!

Argentine Tango mural in Buenos Aires today

Argentine Tango today

April 25, 2023

I would like to comment on the situation of Tango today (April 2023).

Argentine Tango dancing by Marcelo Solis and Mimi

Considerations on the value of Argentine Tango

December 20, 2022

I 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.

Argentine Tango dancing by Marcelo Solis and Mimi in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Why do we choose to dance Argentine Tango with some people and not with others?

September 16, 2022

On 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.

Argentine Tango dancing by Marcelo Solis and Mimi at Pulgas Water Temple, San Francisco, California.

Dancing Argentine Tango: A Philosophy of Life and the Art of Being Human

July 21, 2022

Tango 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.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi in the San Francisco Bay Area

To dance well in Argentine Tango

June 16, 2022

To 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 Celebration

April 22, 2022

Discover the transformative journey of Argentine Tango, where each step embodies a deeper exploration of self and a celebration of human connections.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires virtual classes.

Why do I dance Argentine Tango?

December 27, 2021

I dance Tango because it provides me a sublime experience of joy and wisdom.

What does musicality mean in Argentine Tango?

December 3, 2021

When 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.

Why technique is so important in Argentine Tango?

November 2, 2021

The 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 Lessons

August 25, 2021

Dive 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 Passion

July 21, 2021

I 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.

Marcelo Solis and Mimi dancing Argentine Tango

About virtual Argentine Tango classes and private lessons

December 25, 2020

In 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.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi

Looking for tips about learning Argentine Tango dance?

October 19, 2020

Because 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, 2020

Your 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.

Marcelo Solis virtual Argentine Tango classes

Argentine Tango group classes

August 27, 2020

Argentine Tango is a social dance. It makes sense to practice it in the context of a like-minded community.

Argentine Tango private lessons

August 26, 2020

During 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, 2020

Agustín 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, 2020

Jorge Vidal said "With Pugliese I learned, among so many things, to have respect for rhythm. I was very successful alongside him."

Wilhelm Grosz, Austrian musician and composer.

"Isla de Capri" by Osvaldo Fresedo y su Orquesta Típica with Roberto Ray in vocals, 1935.

August 11, 2020

Wilhelm 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".

Marcelo and Miranda dancing Argentine Tango in San Francisco

Three questions regarding Argentine Tango

June 9, 2020

We'd like to know how that magic spark which ignited your passion for Tango started.

"Si sos brujo: A Tango Story"

May 23, 2020

This 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, 2020

The sensuality and stylized ritual of the tango are captured in this illuminating documentary.

Virtual Argentine Tango classes online with Marcelo Solis and Miranda Lindelow.

Argentine Tango virtual classes and private lessons online

May 5, 2020

Online 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.

Playing traditional bandoneon, the main instrument of Argentine Tango.

Argentine Tango and the bandoneon

May 5, 2020

How 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.

Marcelo Solis performing with Yanina Messina, June 24, 1993.

About training by yourself Argentine Tango

April 22, 2020

I 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.

Virtual online classes with Marcelo Solis

How to practice and improve your Tango: Lesson 5

April 20, 2020

Here we offer you an explanation of the technique of walking in Tango.

Marcelo Solis and Miranda Lindelow teaching Argentine Tango online

How to practice and improve your Tango: Lesson 4

April 13, 2020

Continue exercising and your Tango will be better. There are so many excuses not to improve.

How to practice and improve Argentine Tango- Lesson 3

How to practice and improve your Tango: Lesson 3

April 6, 2020

In 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 improve your Argentine Tango lesson 2

How to practice and improve your Tango: Lesson 2

March 30, 2020

Here 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 Improvement

March 27, 2020

Unlock 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 Tango

November 22, 2019

1) 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.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango at a milonga in Buenos Aires.

Embarking on the Journey to Mastering Argentine Tango

September 5, 2019

Embark 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, 2019

Dancing is not an entertainment to amuse and distract yourself. It is, if you dare to commit to a beautiful life, its most realistic aspect.

Dance Argentine Tango in Buenos Aires

August 2, 2019

A 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.

Argentine Tango Class Review Videos with Marcelo Solis at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires. San Francisco Bay Area.

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?

Argentine Tango dancing by Marcelo Solis and Mimi at Yountville, California

From Posture to Pivot: A Journey to Excellence in Argentine Tango Dancing

December 18, 2018

A comprehensive guide into Argentine Tango. From perfecting posture and mastering the art of walking to pivots, ochos, boleos, and turns, our expert insights and effective exercises will elevate your dancing skills, unlocking the true essence of this passionate and intimate dance form.

Learn to dance Argentine Tango at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires.

How to best take advantage of our classes?

November 20, 2018

When 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 Milonga

November 9, 2018

Step 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.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Paulita at a milonga in Buenos Aires.

All about Argentine Tango

September 7, 2018

There 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 Tango

August 3, 2018

Here are my recommendations to help with your goal of learning to dance Argentine Tango.

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Mimi on a colorful chrome background

Navigating the Argentine Tango Milonga Scene: A Beginner's Guide

July 14, 2018

Joining milongas requires basic social skills. Connect through classes or regular attendees. Dance freely without pressure, respecting others' autonomy.

Exploring the Essence of Milonga

July 6, 2018

Delve into the origins of "Milonga," a term with dual meanings—rhythmic genre and Tango dance gatherings. Explore its evolution from the African "payada" roots, shaping a cultural gem for over 130 years.

Milongueando with Suzanne at Lafayette milonga. Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires.

Dancing at a milonga

May 31, 2018

My 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 with Mimi. Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires. Classes. Dance.

Milongueando in Lafayette. Fresedo/Ray tanda.

May 16, 2018

When 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 with Susan at Lafayette milonga. Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires.

Milongueando in Lafayette

May 13, 2018

When 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.

Dancing with Miranda at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires

Walking

May 11, 2018

That'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 Dance

April 29, 2018

The following are my answers to a questionnaire from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology of Palo Alto, made in 2011.

Presence

April 20, 2018

The physical presence of our partner, here and now, is an invitation that can either be accepted or refused, but is hard to postpone.

Dancing with Lola at milonga Parakultural, Salon Canning, Buenos Aires.

Walking is at the root of our existence

April 13, 2018

Our 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.

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How to Tango

November 17, 2017

1- 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.”

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Why Tango?

July 23, 2017

I 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.

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Milongueando in Buenos Aires

July 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 Life

June 12, 2017

Dancing 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).

Marcelo Solis dancing Argentine Tango with Sofia

Tango is a walking social partner's dance

January 11, 2017

Tango 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.

Bandoneon. Learn Argentine Tango at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires with Marcelo Solis

History of Tango - Part 5: The appearance of the bandoneon in Tango

March 5, 2016

During 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.

Osvaldo y Coca Cartery. Maestros milongueros. Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires.

Culture, Buenos Aires and why Tango

January 1, 2016

Let’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 Aires

December 30, 2015

1. To be madly in love with the music.

Musicality

December 28, 2015

If 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 dance

September 16, 2014

Tango 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.

Dance Argentine Tango with Marcelo Solis at Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires

Walking, dancing, body and words

September 10, 2014

Humans 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.

Bailando con Cristina en El Beso. Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires. Milongas

What is your goal in learning Tango?

September 7, 2013

Tango 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.

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Tango is passion

September 7, 2013

I 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, 2013

Tango is fun. It makes us happy. But Tango is also responsibility.

The Argentine Tango Journey: metaphoric image of the hardness of this enterprise. You also find joy.

The Tango Journey

February 19, 2013

Argentine Tango is waiting for you... at our school.

Milonga at El Beso. Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires trip.

What I get when I pay the entrance fee of the milonga?

December 18, 2012

When I go to the supermarket, I buy groceries, take them home, and then do with them pretty much whatever I want.

Tango in Buenos Aires

January 31, 2012

By 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.

in Buenos Aires, includes transportation and personal assistance.

On learning to dance Argentine Tango

January 17, 2012

First 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, 2011

Your most attractive feature is your smile.

"Códigos", “Cabeceo”, “cortinas”, “tandas”, and line of dance

December 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.

On learning Argentine Tango. Starting out in milongas.

December 2, 2011

In my opinion, starting Argentine Tango should not be different from entering any social community for the first time.

History of Argentine Tango at Escuela de tango de Buenos Aires - Marcelo Solis

Argentine Tango's history - Introduction

December 1, 2011

Argentine 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.

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