The Sensual Argentine Tango

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Argentine Tango private lessons Scottsdale AZWhen you watch a couple dance the Argentine Tango you almost feel like you are intruding on a passionate love story that is unfolding before your very eyes. It is a dance that oozes romance, sex appeal, and even lust. You can almost feel the desire between the two dancers as everything seems to become non-existent to them.

The Argentine Tango is a dance that can ignite the flame in your relationship. Between the close embrace and expressive music you will be whisked away into another world and time. Not only can the Argentine Tango help with the passion in your relationship, it can also help build your emotional connection with your partner. Taking a hobby, such as dancing, and learning and exploring it together gives a couple something unique to share and converse about.

Aside from the romance that can spring forth while learning the Argentine Tango, you can also help improve your coordination, confidence, and memory. In a study conducted with 30 seniors, that was reported in USA Today, resulted with those who just walked had improvements in memory, while those who did Argentine Tango had improved motor-skills and balance, along with the improved memory. Most likely, the series of complex movements involved with the Argentine Tango is the culprit of these health and other benefits.

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The Beginnings of Argentine Tango

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Argentine Tango Phoenix ArizonaArgentine tango has not always been known as an elegant, rich and timeless dance style. Its origins can be found infused within the introduction of a new instrument to Argentina—the German Bandoneon. Similar in physical appearance to an accordion, the Bandoneon inspired dancers to be more sensitive to music and to truly feel a connection with their dance partner.
The word tango itself comes from the Latin word tangere which, perhaps unsurprisingly, means ‘to touch’. Cuban and Uraguay dances (such as the habonera and the candombe) were great influences on the overall style that developed into Argentine tango. African folk dance is has also been greatly incorporated into the style. As tango gained popularity it was brought out of the dance halls and into the streets. It was so unique compared to the dances of the time that it was considered somewhat obscene. The Argentine tango challenged the conventions of acceptable public behavior. However, the immigrants living in North Buenos Aires fell in love with the dance style which propelled its popularity forward. It was only a matter of time before the Argentine tango was contagious worldwide.
More Argentine Tango Facts:

The antique Argentine tango was never danced with castanets or with a flower.
In the 1900’s the dance was banned by the Pope after a private viewing, and Kaiser Wilhelm 1 forbade his officers to dance it whilst wearing their uniforms, effectively banning it from all state balls.
There are many different types of tango, each with their own distinct style, including ballroom, Finnish, salon, Nuevo and many others.