Friday, 29 March 2013 11:17

Argentinean tango

Argentine tango is an improvisational dance based on the four building blocks of walking, turning, stopping and embellishments.

The dance is like a puzzle that gets put together differently each time. Women and men bring their own styles and embellishments to the dance which contribute significantly to the excitement and unpredictability of the experience.

Published in Technique
Friday, 29 March 2013 11:17

Origin of the word Tango

Among the many mysteries that encloses the tango, the first is their own name. The tango voice in African cultures, Hispanic and colonial.

According to some theories, derive from tang tango that one of the languages ​​spoken in the black continent means to feel, touch and approach. Among the Bantu, in addition, there are two languages ​​that are called tanga and tangui.

Published in History and Origins
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