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Arizona Argentine Tango lessons

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Arizona Argentine Tango lessonsAre you ready to journey into the most beautiful, intimate and romantic dance around? Argentine Tango is THE dance to know and we at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona would love to help you discover its beauty and grace. Yes, exploring the Argentine Tango is a commitment and yes it takes patience and lots of dance lessons, but the payoff is HUGE! Don’t let the allure of Argentine Tango steer you away from learning the sexiest social dance there is.

The Tango is the most famous of all Argentinian dances. Although it originated in Buenos Aires, the Argentine Tango is known throughout the world. What attracts many people to Tango is the surface, the visible part of the dance. For example: the close embrace of the dance, the encounter between a man and a woman, the pleasure of moving together in a furious exchange of steps, and the passion.

It may appear daunting to attempt, however when the dance is stripped down to its most basic form, the Argentine Tango is actually based on walking steps. So guess what? That means if you can walk, you can dance the Tango! This makes the Argentine Tango a dance that anyone can learn! Here are a few good reasons to commit to learning this beautiful dance:

Tango increases your social environment. Tango music is arranged in sets of four, with non-tango snippets in between to encourage people to change partners after each set. So in the course of an evening you have an opportunity to dance with many individuals and broaden your interpersonal contacts. In the best Argentine Tango environments, the musicians or DJ understands that they are the center of  the social context, therefore the volume is adjusted during the snippets, encouraging person to person interactions even when you are off the dance floor.

The dance is so darn sexy! There are many stylistic variations of Argentine Tango. They range from the faintest of close embraces to the high drama of showy ballroom Tango. The sensuality of the dance can be expressed as barely noticeable, expressed as playfulness or seemingly erotic intimacy. Most Latin dances may appear steamy… and this one is the steamiest! Typically in Latin styles of dance the hips move side to side and front to back, however in Argentine tango the hips swivel! The elegance of the movement adds grace and dignity to a dance that appears to have one foot in the bedroom.

Dancing the Argentine Tango does not feel like exercise – but it is! This dance is perfect for burning lots of calories because you are gliding rather than stomping and you can do it for hours without over taxing your body or feeling like it’s an intense workout. Take a look at the legs of women who dance the Argentine Tango … they have the best defined calves on the planet! With your new and improved physical appearance, you can embrace the showy clothing that Tango calls for too.

Tango brings opportunities for expression in appearance as well as self-expression. Even if a man chooses to keep it toned down, it is a treat to be in the midst of such enjoyable scenery. Why not spend the evening sitting with a glass of wine, dancing with beautiful women and appreciating the beauty that surrounds you?

Tango dancing reduces stress and increases confidence. To perform the Argentine Tango, you must be simultaneously relaxed while being instantly responsive to your partner and the music. The posture and balance required to execute the travel and turns imparts a hypnotic fluidity to the dance also known as the “Tango-trance”. This Zen-like feeling produces all the stress relieving benefits of meditation.  Tango is a series of simple steps: front, back, side, coupled with turns that are all choreographed impromptu by the lead out on the ballroom floor. Learning to have this ability, knowing how to lead another person well, builds confidence. For followers, it’s the reason to keep donning the outfits and strapping on the sexy shoes. For the women, there is no better feeling than knowing she will look amazing on the dance floor because she is in the care of a great leader.

It all sounds too good to be true, but the truth is that Tango is a dance that begins a love affair that will last a life time. Dance FX Studios is the perfect dance studio in the Phoenix valley to begin this journey with because Tango is our signature dance. The owners of the studio have been performing and teaching the Argentine Tango for over 15 years. There are no better hands you could be in within the Phoenix Metro area. Start your journey into Tango dancing by signing up for your first Introductory Tango lesson today.  See YOU on the dance floor!

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Put Tango Dancing On Your Bucket List This Year

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Argentine Tango dancing in Arizona“To be a great lead, do not love the woman you dance with; rather, listen to the music and love it! Beautiful tango is a process of transference – your love for the music will be transferred to the follower, and she will be enchanted.” – John Vaina

So I have got to say I am an absolute fanatic of Argentine Tango! Please allow me to unleash my enthusiasm for this exquisitely beautiful dance and why you should learn how to Tango dance this year, if you haven’t already started. Here are just the social and practical reasons for journeying into Tango dancing. In my next blog, we’ll explore the physical benefits of this amazing dance.

 

Social and Practical Reasons for Learning to Tango Dance:

Tango Is Great For Meeting People. Every month, new people decide to try the sexy Argentine tango for the first time. And every month, a few become lifelong Tangueros or Tangueras (male or female tango dancers). So not only do you have the opportunity to see new faces at every class series, workshop or dance, you can take the time to get to know the “regulars”. Some of these staples will become friends for life and some might become Ms. or Mr. Right…you never know.

You Can Start To Tango At Any Age. Some people are fortunate enough to discover Argentine tango in their teens, 20’s, or 30’s. Others don’t discover it until they’re in their 40’s, 50’s or 60’s. Better late than never!   If you haven’t explored the Argentine tango, push it to the top of your bucket list, no matter what age you are.

The Argentine Tango Is Sexy And Elegant. There are many stylistic variations of Argentine tango, ranging from the quietest of close embraces to the high drama of show tango. The sensuality can be expressed as barely contained eroticism to playfulness to true quiet intimacy. In steamy Latin dances, the hips move side to side and front to back; in Argentine tango the hips only swivel. This imparts an elegance that adds grace and dignity to a dance that always has one foot in the bedroom door.

Economically Sound. Okay, not counting shoes (which can become a serious budget consideration for some, dancers or not), knowing how to tango is cheap entertainment. Tango classes and events (workshops, weekly or monthly dances, festivals) provide an excellent social environment because you come into contact, literally, with new people every month and at every tango gathering and you can actually get to know these people at these venues rather than going on exploratory (and expensive) dates. For group tango classes and workshops (at least in the Arizona area), the average cost per hour is around $15. Dance cover charges run $10 or less, and there are dances held in restaurants that have no cover but buying a drink or nibbles is in order. There aren’t many ways these days to socialize (and burn calories) for hours and drive home with change from a twenty in your pocket. Also, since it’s counterproductive to drink and dance, you’ll be surrounded for hours by clever and talented people who are not slurring their words and stumbling on the way to the restroom; it’s a nice change from the bar scene in the wee hours.

Tango Is Truly A Dance For Decades. Some tango aficionados keep dancing on a regular basis, others take breaks – for a few weeks, even a few years – and that’s okay. Tangoing is like riding a bicycle, only way, way better. You can keep on doing it, and always come back to it. Tango ages beautifully, and keeps you from ageing prematurely. In fact, Argentine tango has been tried and tested therapeutically for seniors and Parkinson’s patients, noticeably improving posture and balance more than other ballroom dances or no dancing at all. As long as you can walk unaided (even if it’s slowly, and even if you have to stop a lot), you can tango – and look good doing it.

Do you have enough reasons to learn to tango yet? If not, which may be hard to believe 🙂 , keep your eyes out for part 2 of my love for tango dancing, the physical benefits to knowing how to dance the tango. Arizona residents can begin their exciting adventure in tango dancing with us at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ. Tango has been one of our signature dances for over a decade and we’d love to share it with you! Check out our New Student Offer for the perfect way to begin dancing today!

 

Argentine Tango Milongas are Back!

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Tango Milongas are back at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona. Enjoy great music, dancing from those of all levels from beginners to advanced and snacks and refreshments in one of the best tango venues in the Phoenix metro valley on the 3rd week of each month.

What is a “Milonga”? An Argentine Tango Milonga is a party mainly for tango dancers. While the majority of music played at the Dance FX Studios’ Milonga will be tango, we also play Salsa and Swing dance music during our “tandas”, or breaks between sets of artists.

The cover charge for Dance FX Studios’ Tango Milonga is $10 per person or just $5 for students ages 16+ with current student identification.

Would you like to learn to dance Tango? With our first Milonga just around the corner on the 19th of January 2013, it’s not too late to get in a few private tango lessons and participate in the night. The Argentine Tango is a beautiful, romantic and passionate dance, one that is worth knowing.

In private Argentine Tango dance lessons at Dance FX Studios, you will begin with the basics needed to lead and follow this intricate and exciting dance. Then, we will help you to explore key elements and techniques that will make you a comfortable and competent social tango dancer in no time.

Now is the time to get started with Tango dance lessons as Dance FX Studios’ holiday offers will end on December 24th, 2012. Take advantage of our introductory offer for just $40 or one of our dance packages that include private dance lessons, nights out dancing, group dance classes and in-house dance party tickets.

Looking to share the beauty of tango with someone special? Take a look at our gift card offers to give the gift of dance this holiday season.

Dance FX Studios is conveniently located in the East valley of the Phoenix metro area of Arizona. We are just off the 101 highway bordering Tempe and Chandler and minutes from Scottsdale, Gilbert, Queen Creek and Gold Canyon, Arizona. For quality social dance lessons in everything from Argentine Tango to Country Two Step to Salsa and Swing dancing, Dance FX Studios is the place to enjoy learning to dance!

If you are wondering what makes Dance FX Studios different from those other ballroom dance studios, Dance FX Studios is the first and only strictly social dance studio in the Phoenix valley. Learn to dance for any social dance occasion at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona today!