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There are many forms of the Tango, a dance which originated in Buenos Aires in the late 19th century. The Tango is a very sexy dance, one which involves open and closed embraces, depending on the style of Tango you are dancing. Both partners dance in harmony with each other to a passionate beat, their ankles and knees often touching as they move.
In the early days of the Tango, it was danced in brothels, to the music of violins, flutes and guitars. As the style of dance became more popular, ballroom dances for men (many of these men were men who were away from their wives for long periods of time, such as sailors, although men of all classes and profession were known to frequent these dances) were organized. The Tango grew from these humble beginnings to a mainstream style of dance in Argentina, and in time, every day women began performing the dance.
The Tango is a complicated dance, with foot movements for every beat of the music. It is definitely a sexual dance, meant for partners, with the man leading the seducing woman around the dance floor.
Argentine Tango is quite different from the American version. For one thing, the posture is entirely different. The movements, steps, and even the music of the Argentine Tango are unlike any other form of Tango. If the first style of Tango you learn is American, you will basically have to learn an entirely new style of dancing.
The American Tango is the easiest of all the Tangos. Having evolved from the Argentine Tango, the American version is similar, but is evolving to include influences of other dance styles, including the paso doble.
The Tango is still highly popular, and celebrated in Argentina. There are thousands of people enjoying the dance today, and each year on December 11, Tango Day is celebrated in Argentina. If you are interested in learning more about Argentina and the Tango, including dance classes and festivals, you can do so by visiting City of Buenos Aires’ official website at www.tangodata.gov.ar/ingles.
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