Oct 10
Loss, Loyalty, and Legacy: Six Legends of Argentine Tango
Meet six people who made tango what it is today: Enrique Santos Discépolo, the orphan whose lyrics earned him the nickname “the philosopher of tango”; Osvaldo Pugliese, whose orchestra kept playing beside his empty piano, marked by a single red carnation, while he was imprisoned; ... Show More
10m 38s
Oct 6
Precision vs. Freedom in Tango: Who Shapes the Dance?
How much should a leader determine, and how much creative space should a follower have? This question lies at the heart of one of tango's most fascinating debates. In this episode, we explore the spectrum between precise leading and open, collaborative dancing. On one end, a lead ... Show More
7m 22s
Apr 2024
4 key tactics for attracting good dances at the milonga
<p>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 ... Show More
44m 12s
Jun 2024
Reframe and Redefine: tango insights with Maziar Amirani
<p>Maziar is BACK for another interview, bantering about lessons learned along the way as he continues to live the tango nomad lifestyle. Having known him for many years, I have always wondered how he manages to enjoy himself so much on the dance floor, no matter who he dances wi ... Show More
39m 44s
Jun 2024
Double Tango: Inside Caltech and LA Tango Marathons
<p>In this episode, we dive into our experiences at the Caltech Tango Festival and the LA Tango Marathon. We talk about the different vibes, dancer levels, and social dynamics at each event. We also touch on our personal anxieties and the unique challenges of dancing with advance ... Show More
48m 50s
Jan 2023
8 things every beginner should know about social tango
<p>So you've started learning tango, now what? You might be excited, overwhelmed, confused, or a little bit of everything. What are the most important/helpful insights to keep in mind about tango to help you adapt and progress.<br/><br/>In this episode I share some of my mos ... Show More
46m 33s
Part 1, interview with Oa Metzner: In this part of the interview we discussed what the term ‘social tango’ actually means for social dancers like me and you, what helps tango dancers improve, and then we dived into biomechanics. Finally, and this was a wonderful eye-opening part of the interview for me, we discussed the basis of connection.
Οa Metzner on F ... Show More
<p>Some people you LOVE dancing with. With others... you dance for <em>other</em> reasons. Sometimes these "other" dances are lovingly referred to as "charity" or "community service" tandas. </p>
<p>For our first "together" episode, my husb ... Show More
