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The Mental State of Leading and Following in Argentine Tango | Connection, Balance & Better Movement

In this episode, we read a chapter by Carla Dominguez and Julio Seffino from the Tango Tips by the Maestros Tango book, exploring the mental state behind leading and following in Argentine Tango. Learn why clear intention, patience, trust, body awareness, and comfort are essentia ...  Show more

How Many Steps Does Argentine Tango Have? Unlock Creativity, Improvisation & Flow | Tango Tips by the Maestros

In this episode, we read the chapter by Alejandro Gée from the Tango Tips by the Maestros Tango book, exploring a surprising question: How many steps does Argentine Tango really have? Discover why becoming a better Tango dancer is less about memorizing figures and more about deve ...  Show more

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