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Dance Styles Argentine Tango

Argentine Tango

Tango is a very sensual dance, and is among some of the most famous couple dances today. Prior to the birth of Tango, which happened in the poorer sections of Buenos Aires in the early 1900’s, there were only a few dances that required that a couple become so intimate as to face each other. The history of Tango is a little muddled, as it began in the lower classes, and it has faced many trials over the years. However, Tango has survived and grown into a dance that is enjoyed worldwide.

The actual origins are very unclear mainly because it grew from a group of people who were uneducated. However, it is very clear that it was initially developed and practiced in brothels. In the early 1900’s, there was a huge shortage of women in the Buenos Aires area. As a result, men would often gather in brothels and places of ill repute to seek favors from the ladies. After all the time sitting around and waiting for the women, the men utilized this time to practice Tango dancing among themselves. Other reports seem to indicate that the prostitutes and the men would dance together in these institutions. 

In the highest circles, tango was disregarded. This is not surprising, given the origin of the dance. But that all changed in 1912 when tango made the trip overseas and became a sensation in Paris, London and Berlin. 1913 saw it strike New York City in full force, although less authentic Tango dancing was already practiced there to some extent. After that Argentine tango began to force its way into the developed areas of Buenos Aires, removing restrictions on dance movements. The history of the genre in the capital of France is especially indicative. Passion for Latin American culture led to the emergence of their own, European, tango. French choreographers, not without pleasure, changed the style of movements and musical accompaniment, setting their own standards. They even had to develop a special line of clothing, named after the dance, for women were simply uncomfortable with performing sharp movements in lush dresses.

Currently, the popularity of dance does not fade away. It's a part of the most popular latin dances list. The biggest tango communities after Buenos Aires include New York tango, Seattle tango in North America and Berlin and Paris in Europe as well as in many places in Asia. In numerous schools and tango dance studios they teach Argentine tango, arrange competitions and simply enjoy the beauty of the movement of two people. How the history of tango will go on, no one knows. It does not matter - tango has already earned the love of millions of admirers around the world. The numerous Tango Festivals take place every month in different world cities - they include workshops, performances, live music and dancing throughout the night. The recent popularity also gained Tango Marathons which do not have live music or shows but rather social dancing all day and night in the relaxed atmosphere - so it’s a good way to make many international friends who share your love for tango

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Milonga group class

Milonga group class

Victoria Codru Ripley Grier Studio, 520 8th Ave, Room 17U, New York, NY 10018, USA
Argentine Tango group class | Int Level

Argentine Tango group class | Int Level

Victoria Codru Ripley Grier Studio, 520 8th Ave, Room 17U, New York, NY 10018, USA
Milonga Gavito

Milonga Gavito

Danceus Staff Hollywood Academy Of Dance, 6732 Van Nuys Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91405, USA
Argentine Tango Beginner Class (Saturdays)

Argentine Tango Beginner Class (Saturdays)

Danceus Staff Ballroom Dance Academy Singapore, 190 Middle Road, #13-05 Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
Saturday Argentine Tango Lesson with Ernesto & Paola

Saturday Argentine Tango Lesson with Ernesto & Paola

Danceus Staff Cafetin de Buenos Aires, 4-12-22 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan, 530-0047, Osaka-shi
Argentine Tango Level 1

Argentine Tango Level 1

Danceus Staff ACTFA School of Dance, 47 Beach Rd, #02-01, Kheng Chiu Building, Singapore 189683
Tango Course for dancers over 50 years

Tango Course for dancers over 50 years

Danceus Staff Mala Junta, Kolonnenstraße 29, 10829 Berlin, Germany
Stage d'Initiation au Tango Argentin

Stage d'Initiation au Tango Argentin

Danceus Staff Studio Buenos Aires, 54 Av. Philippe Auguste, 75011 Paris, France
Tango Café - Milonga

Tango Café - Milonga

Danceus Staff Bebop, Pfuelstraße 5, 10997 Berlin, Germany
Tango E14 Milonga

Tango E14 Milonga

Danceus Staff St John's Community Centre, 37 Glengall Grove, London E14 3ND, UK
Café Milonga El Gato

Café Milonga El Gato

Danceus Staff weRK36, Ella-Barowsky-Straße 70, 10829 Berlin, Germany
Mariela Franganillo & Rebecca Shulman's La Practica

Mariela Franganillo & Rebecca Shulman's La Practica

Danceus Staff Stepping Out Studios, 617 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
Tango Garden Milonga

Tango Garden Milonga

Danceus Staff Band Hall, 93 Guilford St, London WC1N 1DN, UK
Stages de Tango & Musicalité - Poitiers

Stages de Tango & Musicalité - Poitiers

Danceus Staff Milonga Poema, 7 rue des feuillants, 86000 Poitiers, France
Tango Cafe Milonga

Tango Cafe Milonga

Danceus Staff Fresh Ground, 68 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1EQ, UK
Stage de Milonga

Stage de Milonga

Danceus Staff Studio Buenos Aires, 54 Av. Philippe Auguste, 75011 Paris, France
Tango 1: Absolute Beginner Series

Tango 1: Absolute Beginner Series

Danceus Staff Star Dance, 323 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135, Boston, United States
The Barcelona Tango Experience (Beginner Workshop)

The Barcelona Tango Experience (Beginner Workshop)

Danceus Staff Tango House Bcn, Plaça de les Beates, 2, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
La Divina Saturday

La Divina Saturday

Danceus Staff St. Paul’s Church, 5 Rossmore Rd, London NW1 6NJ, UK
Tango 1 Beginner Class

Tango 1 Beginner Class

Danceus Staff Tango Academy of Boston, 323 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135, Boston, United States
Tango 2 + 3: Intermediate Technique

Tango 2 + 3: Intermediate Technique

Danceus Staff Star Dance, 323 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135, Boston, United States
Tango 2 + 3 Intermediate Class

Tango 2 + 3 Intermediate Class

Danceus Staff Tango Academy of Boston, 323 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135, Boston, United States
Cambridge Tango Academy

Cambridge Tango Academy

Danceus Staff St George's Church Hall, Chesterfield Rd, Cambridge CB4 1LN, UK
Argentine tango workshop for beginners Inter w/ Tomas y Gimena

Argentine tango workshop for beginners Inter w/ Tomas y Gimena

Gimena Tomas The tango room, 4346 Woodman Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, Los Ángeles, CA Los Ángeles, Estados Unidos
Guided Practica by Encuentro Milonguero

Guided Practica by Encuentro Milonguero

Danceus Staff 708 at FUSION, 708 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
Milonga Amistosa

Milonga Amistosa

Danceus Staff The Claremont Project, 24 White Lion St, London N1, UK
The Boulevard Neolonga

The Boulevard Neolonga

Guy Mayer Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes & Broughton Village Hall, Milton Keynes Village, England MK10 9AF, United Kingdom
Saturday Pre-Milonga Tango Lessons

Saturday Pre-Milonga Tango Lessons

Danceus Staff Tangoloft Berlin, Pfuelstr. 5, 10997 Berlin, Germany
Tangueando Practica

Tangueando Practica

Danceus Staff FG Dance Academy, 380 Washington St floor 2, Brighton, MA 02135, USA
Tango - Beginner Level (Saturday)

Tango - Beginner Level (Saturday)

Danceus Staff Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
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Applause Dance Factory

242 W. Stephens St., Ridgeland, MS, 39157 601-856-6168
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7758 Auburn Road, Utica, MI, 48317 586-254-0560
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