What to observe in a milonga

👉This episode is about three realisations that helped me understand: 1) how we communicate our free-leg position, 2) how elegant lines are created and 3) how we connect different body parts so that our partner can get ‘access’ to them during the dance. For more tango, check this ... Show More

✨ New Tango Podcast Episode Alert! ✨ Today on the Tango Tips Podcast, I’m diving into the wisdom of Nacho Mora & Celia Rodríguez with selected excerpts from their chapter in Tango Tips by the Maestros. Ready to boost your balance, body awareness, and partner connection? You can d ... Show More

A tango tip on double beat - argentine tango. How to dance the double beat in argentine tango. For more tango tips, resources, and the occasional dad jokes: https://thecurioustanguero.com/argentinetango Join the Curious Tanguero Newsletter so you don't miss the next tips: https:/ ... Show More

In this episode, I delve into the mysterious dynamics of tango chemistry, exploring how dancers navigate preferences for a more successful dance experience. I share my own personal preference and what I consider to be indicators of whether I would have good chemistry with someone ... Show More

Tango is famous for confusing people to the point that you might forget how to walk for a second or two. In this banter Alex and I cast a wide net as we talk about the parallels between tango and art. We then explore a few of the tango concepts that cause the most confusion and d ... Show More

Tango seems so fancy at first, so many moves to learn, so much technique. But you talk to any seasoned dancer and they will tell you it’s really not about the moves… it’s really something else. What is it that we are after on the dance floor? And what value do we bring to our dan ... Show More

In this episode I discuss the importance of knowing specific elements of tango music in order to succeed as a dancer. I emphasize the significance of recognizing orchestras and understanding the different characteristics and styles they bring to the music. I share my personal jou ... Show More

This conversation revolves around our recent experience at The Thing, a yearly tango marathon in Portland, OR. We discuss our personal experiences and observations, highlighting the challenges and strategies we used to get dances. We emphasize the importance of moving around the ... Show More

Some people you LOVE dancing with. With others... you dance for other reasons. Sometimes these "other" dances are lovingly referred to as "charity" or "community service" tandas. For our first "together" episode, my husband Alex and I tackle this somewhat uncomfortable topic. I h ... Show More

FOMO (fear of missing out) is a common experience for tango dancers. Throughout the year we see videos and pictures from exotic locations of beautiful dancers having a lot of fun and we wish we knew about it before it happened. How do you find out tango events and how to do you m ... Show More

In this episode, we dive into building confidence as a tango dancer. I share my personal journey of overcoming body image issues and embracing my true self on the dance floor. I cover practical steps for boosting confidence, like finding inspiration in other dancers and evaluatin ... Show More

In this episode, I discuss the topic of body image, particularly in the context of tango. I share my personal struggles and experiences with body image and explore the impact of societal beauty standards on dancers. Takeaways - Body image is an evergreen topic that affects many p ... Show More

If you want to succeed in tango, you gotta learn the right stuff. There are plenty of dancers out there who spend years working on their tango and not getting anywhere. Frequently, it has little do with with WHAT they are learning and more with HOW they are learning it. LIVE webi ... Show More