Tango is a very passionate dance, like the beginning of a love affair, some say. Through its pauses, speed, and staccato movements it transmits human emotions like love, craving, fear, and desire. Today, tango is popular throughout the world, and one of the reasons why is because it's not very difficult to learn. In this article we're going to take a brief tour through the history of tango.
Tango originated at the end of 19th century, somewhere around 1880, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was born in the working-class neighborhoods and was very popular in brothels where the girls use it to entertain their clients. From there it soon moved to more established communities and into dancing houses.
Tango was introduced to Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. It is known that in 1909 it was danced on stage in Paris. After 1912, tango spread all over the world and the international tango craze began.
What does the word "Tango" mean exactly? Well, there are many theories and speculations about the origins of the word tango. The most credible is that it comes from the Latin word tango or the Portuguese word tangere, which both mean 'to touch'.
There are many different styles of tango. The name of the style usually suggests the geographical area in which it was developed. You have Argentine tango, American tango, Finnish tango, Uruguayan tango, Chinese tango, and tango Orillero just to name a few. The two of the most famous styles are American ballroom and Argentine style.
Tango is not very difficult to learn. The basic steps are very easy. Tango Basic is a simple combination of five steps (3 slow and 2 quick steps) taken over 8 counts of music. The count is "Slow, Slow, Quick Quick Slow". Music for tango is written in 4/4 or sometimes 2/4 time.
Today, tango is still very popular and danced all over the world. One of the main reasons why is the ease of learning. And because it's sensual, passionate, and very worth trying.
Tango originated at the end of 19th century, somewhere around 1880, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was born in the working-class neighborhoods and was very popular in brothels where the girls use it to entertain their clients. From there it soon moved to more established communities and into dancing houses.
Tango was introduced to Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. It is known that in 1909 it was danced on stage in Paris. After 1912, tango spread all over the world and the international tango craze began.
What does the word "Tango" mean exactly? Well, there are many theories and speculations about the origins of the word tango. The most credible is that it comes from the Latin word tango or the Portuguese word tangere, which both mean 'to touch'.
There are many different styles of tango. The name of the style usually suggests the geographical area in which it was developed. You have Argentine tango, American tango, Finnish tango, Uruguayan tango, Chinese tango, and tango Orillero just to name a few. The two of the most famous styles are American ballroom and Argentine style.
Tango is not very difficult to learn. The basic steps are very easy. Tango Basic is a simple combination of five steps (3 slow and 2 quick steps) taken over 8 counts of music. The count is "Slow, Slow, Quick Quick Slow". Music for tango is written in 4/4 or sometimes 2/4 time.
Today, tango is still very popular and danced all over the world. One of the main reasons why is the ease of learning. And because it's sensual, passionate, and very worth trying.
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