Tango, the dance where passion, fearlessness and strength fuse together to create beauty, rhythm and fun. This dance was made popular in the border region of South America, between Argentina and Uruguay. Today, you will still find plenty of dancers in the capital cities of both countries.
Tango – Fancy Learning Abroad?
Buenos Aires and Montevideo are very popular for these dancers to make bold declarations of love, sensuality and delight just by moving their bodies. The dance of tango is not seen as an old-fashioned relic or tourist attraction in these countries.
Instead, it is a living, breathing dance with a rich surprising historical background that reaches back to the enslavement of Africans and human trafficking. This “dance of sorrow,” is constantly being re-invented, and the leading practitioners of today engage in a constant game of one-upmanship to improve their skills.
Learning Closer To Home
If flying all the way to South America to learn a new dance strikes you as slightly ambitious, then you still have plenty of options for learning the tango. The vast majority of large cities in Europe and North America will offer tango classes run by expatriate South American instructors. These courses are great to take with a group of friends or even your spouse.
“Most instructors will offer a free lesson or two so you can try the class before making a commitment and it’s generally well worth taking up this option before buying a block of classes.
You will be sure to have great fun and learn a few dance steps at the same time. Try to find some reviews of the instructor and class that you are considering by looking online before going. Teaching styles and difficulty levels can vary significantly between classes.
If you have ever wanted to However you choose to learn the tango, you’ll have a fantastic time and gain a great new skill that will impress everyone you know.
