How do you describe the feeling and intensity of the “caminata” to someone who has never danced tango? Or to a tango dancer who is hell-bent on throwing as many figures into the dance as possible.

Tango is the dance of harmony.

For just a few moments, you can feel in total harmony with your partner, the music and yourself. Perhaps this explains tango’s universal appeal and addictive quality. Because isn’t harmony something that we are all ultimately seeking? And don’t we all wish those moments could last forever?

But of course it’s not that simple.

This morning, on one of my Instagram posts, somebody wrote:  “I wish I could find a husband who danced tango” - with an accompanying sad emoji. It made me stop to think. Yes, I am very lucky. I now take it for granted but of...