Teaching Tango as Art or Science: Finding the...

In this episode, we read the chapter by Vaggelis Hatzopoulos & Marianna Koutandou from the Tango Tips by the Maestros Tango book, taking a deep dive into Argentine Tango musicality. Discover how rhythm, phrasing, instruments, lyrics, emotion, and your own personal interpretation ...  Show more

For some people, tango is a favorite evening activity. For others, it becomes a way of understanding themselves, their relationships, and the world. Where is the line between a hobby and a way of life? In this episode, we explore two very different relationships with Argentine ta ...  Show more

Tango seems so fancy at first, so many moves to learn, so much technique. But you talk to any seasoned dancer and they will tell you it’s really not about the moves… it’s really something else.

What is it that we are after on the dance floor? And what value do we brin ...

How can you express the music as a tango follower when dancing at the milonga? How much of your musicality comes from the leader and when can you put in those embellishments you learned in class? In this episode, you'll learn what it means to be an expressive tango follow ...

This conversation revolves around our recent experience at The Thing, a yearly tango marathon in Portland, OR. We discuss our personal experiences and observations, highlighting the challenges and strategies we used to get dances. We emphasize the importance of moving around ...

In this episode, I delve into the mysterious dynamics of tango chemistry, exploring how dancers navigate preferences for a more successful dance experience. I share my own personal preference and what I consider to be indicators of whether I would have good chemistry with some ...