Yesterday in our Milonga Workshop, I was working with a group of three followers. Together we worked on a combination of milonga steps: back, change, forward, extend, repaeat. Nothing too complex! Once they were comfortable – first with the movements and then...
A gorgeous video popped up on my Facebook News Feed this morning and it got me thinking. You’re probably wondering what does a video of three little girls dancing to Aretha Franklin have to do with tango? Well, then you should know that we tango dancers can find a...
You’ve been dreaming of those spine-tingling tangos all week and they are what you left the house for tonight. Wrapped in a snugembrace you have lost yourself in the the soulful violins and the brooding bandoneons. Now seated on the sidelines of the dance floor, your...
There are many things I love about tango: the spine-tingling music, the warm embrace, the feeling of escape. And then there are adornments and for me they are an essential part this wonderful story. Often referred to as decorations, embellishments or “adornos” (from...
What is the Milonga? For the uninitiated, the “milonga” is the club where we dance tango socially. In fact, it is what it’s all about. When we go to classes we are essentially learning how to be ready for the milonga. And there are many milongas, not just in Buenos...
You know you’re addicted tango when: 1) You never leave the house without your tango shoes … just in case you get an unexpected chance to dance. 2) Hugging a complete stranger and then walking off after 12 minutes is now a normal part of your daily existence. 3)...
I fell in love with tango in 1997 and have been dedicated every since! Here I share my tips, musings and stories with you. Leave me a comment – I’d love to hear from you!
