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Jan 2024
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Lost in Tango: concepts that challenge m...

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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 debate among dancers and share personal stories about making sense of tango over time.

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