Kindness cuts both ways in tango

In this episode, we read the chapter by Evelina Sarantopoulou from the Tango Tips by the Maestros Tango book, discovering how to simplify Argentine Tango by focusing on its essential principles instead of becoming overwhelmed by figures and technique. Learn how gravity can become ...  Show more

Should tango dancers remain balanced on their own axis, or is the magic of the dance found in moments of shared balance and mutual support? In this episode, we explore one of tango's most fascinating technical debates: in-axis versus off-axis movement. We begin by defining what " ...  Show more

Some people you LOVE dancing with. With others... you dance for other reasons. Sometimes these "other" dances are lovingly referred to as "charity" or "community service" tandas.

For our first "together" episode, my husb ...

In this banter I explore the (un)friendliness of the social tango scene and the different camps that people fall into regarding this topic. The topic was sparked by a recent article ( https://therhinestone.medium.com/i-went-to-my-first-milonga-lets-talk-about-it-2a4a93192d2b ...

Today I dive into a difficult but important conversation about power dynamics and respect in the tango world. Prompted by a recent public incident during a performance, I explore how moments like this expose deeper issues within professional and social tango relationships.

What limits us social dancers most is not the technical stuff, but rather the psychological and emotional stuff. Tango is notorious for causing conflict and many couples break up after starting to learn this dance, at least that’s what happened for me.

In this episode ...