Sep 29
Tango: A Way of Life or Just a Hobby?
For some people, tango is a favorite evening activity. For others, it becomes a way of understanding themselves, their relationships, and the world. Where is the line between a hobby and a way of life? In this episode, we explore two very different relationships with Argentine ta ... Show More
6m 36s
Sep 22
Teaching Tango as Art or Science: Finding the Best Way to Learn
Is tango best taught through biomechanics and clear technical principles, or through music, emotion, and personal expression? In this episode, we explore two complementary philosophies of tango education. On one side is the scientific approach, where tango is understood through c ... Show More
9m 24s
Sep 20
Four Tango Stories About Beginnings, Endings, and Second Chances
Some tango stories feel almost too poetic to be true. In this episode, we explore the final performance of violinist Enrique Francini, who died onstage while playing Nostalgias; the unfinished tango Agustín Bardi was composing on the day he died; the borrowed names and streetcar ... Show More
7m 43s
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
Nov 2024
Building Your Tango Musicality: tools, techniques, and mindset shifts
<p>Musicality is the heart of social tango, shaping every step and connection on the dance floor. In this episode, I explore why musicality is essential for every dancer, regardless of background, and how you can develop it—even if you feel you lack natural musical ability. I sha ... Show More
44m 55s
Jun 2021
El tango de hoy (Tango of Today)
Tango is Argentina’s most iconic cultural tradition. But for a hundred years, tangos have only been written from the perspective of men. The conductor of “La empoderada” or “The Empowered,” Argentina’s first all-female tango orchestra, is trying to change that. A transcript of th ... Show More
25m 32s
In this episode, we read the chapter by Verónica Rue from the Tango Tips by the Maestros Tango book, exploring how embracing contradictions can deepen your understanding of Argentine Tango. Learn why there is rarely a single "correct" technique, how to adapt movements to your own body, how different people learn Tango in different ways, and why choosing the ... 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
