<p>How can you express the music as a tango follower when dancing at the milonga? How much of your musicality comes from the leader and when can you put in those embellishments you learned in class?
In this episode, you'll learn what it means to be an expressive tango follower and discover practical tips to develop your musicality.
Tango Simplified Lea ... Show More
Jul 8
From Tourist to Insider: A Tango Life in Buenos Aires
What’s it really like to live and dance tango in Buenos Aires?In this special episode, I talk with Lee Litas - a journalist, dancer, and now full-time resident of Buenos Aires- about her journey from tango tourist to tango local. After visiting 14 times, Lee made the leap to move ... Show More
23m 46s
Jun 24
Does Tango Feel Different Around the World? Culture, Embrace, and What We Carry
Tango feels different depending on where you are - but is it the dance that changes, or is it us?In this episode, I reflect on what it was like to dance in Japan, and the questions it stirred up:What shapes a community’s embrace? How much do our cultural backgrounds shape the way ... Show More
16m 46s
Feb 2025
Dance Your Way to Confidence: The Transformative Power of Embodiment – EP7
Unlock Confidence Through Dance: How Movement Transforms Self-Esteem & Emotional Well-Being In this episode of Behind the Layers, we dive deep into the transformative power of dance for confidence, self-expression, and emotional regulation. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or som ... Show More
20m 25s
May 2024
Oa Metzner Part 1/3 - social tango, improving, biomechanics and connection
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 ... Show More
44m 46s
Nov 2024
Improving language skills through learning other new things
In this episode, Benny shares a unique approach to language learning while traveling: enrolling in local classes for non-language subjects. Benny explains that by taking lessons in activities like dancing, cooking, or even martial arts, he gets valuable language exposure in real- ... Show More
8m 45s