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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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Tango Nivel Inicial (Beginners)

Tango Nivel Inicial (Beginners)

Danceus Staff El Estudio de Actores, Calle de Argumosa, 30, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Intermediate/Advanced Argentine Tango Class

Intermediate/Advanced Argentine Tango Class

Danceus Staff City Studio (Templeton House), 6th Floor, Templeton House, 33-34 Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4SF, United Kingdom
La Divina Thursday

La Divina Thursday

Danceus Staff OASIS SPORTS CENTER, Berkshire House, 32 Endell St, London WC2H 9AG, UK
Leigh Tango Practica

Leigh Tango Practica

Danceus Staff St Peter's Church, 59 Eastwood Rd N, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 4BX, UK
Thursday Night Tango On Cape At Misha's

Thursday Night Tango On Cape At Misha's

Danceus Staff Misha's, Jannor Way, Yarmouth, MA 02673, USA
Practica Barrilito

Practica Barrilito

Danceus Staff Ripley Grier Studios, 939 8th Ave #2b, New York, NY 10001, USA
Advanced Beginner Toolkit

Advanced Beginner Toolkit

Danceus Staff TriANGulO, 151 W 30th St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001, New York City, United States
Tango La Nacional Thursdays

Tango La Nacional Thursdays

Danceus Staff La Nacional, 237 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
9-Week Beginner Tango Course

9-Week Beginner Tango Course

Danceus Staff Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018, New York City, United States
Tango lesson with Srini and Lola

Tango lesson with Srini and Lola

Danceus Staff The Hardy & Nance Studios, 902 Hardy St, Houston, TX 77020, USA
Free Argentine Tango Class (Pre-Milonga)

Free Argentine Tango Class (Pre-Milonga)

Danceus Staff Dance Fever Studios, 159 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232, New York City, United States
Practica @ Wilkins

Practica @ Wilkins

Danceus Staff Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Ave, Swissvale, PA 15218, USA
Viroqua Tango Practica

Viroqua Tango Practica

Benjamen Hansen Viroqua Masonic Lodge, 118.5 S. Main Street, Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665
Argentine Tango Group Class - DWM Glen Rock

Argentine Tango Group Class - DWM Glen Rock

Danceus Staff Dance With Me Glen Rock, 197 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ 07452, Austin, United States
Beginner Argentine Tango Course (Thursdays)

Beginner Argentine Tango Course (Thursdays)

Danceus Staff Ultimate Tango School of Dance, 349 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148, Boston, United States
Intro to Tango 101

Intro to Tango 101

Danceus Staff KRUG Community Circle, 1400 S. Wolf Rd, Ste 100, Wheeling, IL 60090, Chicago, United States
Argentine Tango Group Class - DWM Glen Rock

Argentine Tango Group Class - DWM Glen Rock

Danceus Staff Dance With Me Glen Rock, 22-12 Maple Ave, Glen Rock, NJ 07452, Austin, United States
Argentine Tango Guided Practica

Argentine Tango Guided Practica

Danceus Staff Troy Dance Studio, 3536 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083, USA
Argentine Tango Group Class

Argentine Tango Group Class

Danceus Staff Arthur Murray Dance Studio - Westlake, 3801 North Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite D220, Austin, TX 78745, United States
Argentine Tango All Levels Class & Practica

Argentine Tango All Levels Class & Practica

Danceus Staff Pho Viet, 4941 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, United States
Thursday Practica

Thursday Practica

Danceus Staff La Coqueta, 2020 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77009, USA
ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES + PRACTICA+ NEO TANGO SHOWROOM

ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES + PRACTICA+ NEO TANGO SHOWROOM

Hugo Patyn PJ's Dancetique Ballroom&Argentine T. Studio-Ben Dela Vega & Pj Ward N.TX, 940 E Belt Line Rd, Ste 132, Richardson, TX, 75081
Florida All Night Milonga

Florida All Night Milonga

Danceus Staff 1501 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135, USA
Advanced Class by TBTR

Advanced Class by TBTR

Danceus Staff Tango by the River, 128 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
Robins Argentine Tango Practica

Robins Argentine Tango Practica

Danceus Staff Stepping Out Studios, 617 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
ESA Milonga Angelina in Culver City

ESA Milonga Angelina in Culver City

Danceus Staff Masonic Lodge, 9635 Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, USA
Tango Development – All Levels (Tango 102 & 201)

Tango Development – All Levels (Tango 102 & 201)

Danceus Staff KRUG Community Circle, 1400 S. Wolf Rd, Ste 100, Wheeling, IL 60090, Chicago, United States
Thursday Practica @The Corner

Thursday Practica @The Corner

Danceus Staff EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Tango - Beginner Level (Thursday)

Tango - Beginner Level (Thursday)

Danceus Staff Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
Tango - Beginner Level (Thursday)

Tango - Beginner Level (Thursday)

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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