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The Sensual Styles of Argentine Tango

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Alluring, sensual and intimate are just a few of the words you may use when talking about the Argentine tango. A dance of romance and passion, it is one of the most well-known dances all over the world and is currently enjoying a considerable revival throughout much of Europe, the United States and South America. Many people just love the appeal and closeness that arises from this dance, which is why so many couples are excited to learn this spicy dance. Wouldn’t you like to reignite those flames of desire with your partner?


 

Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ, is the perfect place to learn a variety of social ballroom dances with private dance lessons ranging from the Argentine tango to Country dancing.  Learning to dance is an ideal way to learn a new skill or hobby that you will utilize throughout your life, no matter the occasion. It can be difficult to find time to spend with your significant other, so learning to dance together allows you to make the time each week doing something enjoyable and beneficial for both of you. What a welcome change that would be! Also, the Argentine tango is a great way to really connect with that special partner on a very intimate level.


 

Now, let’s talk about some of the styles of Argentine tango. There are various influences on the many styles of this dance, ranging from the tempo and type of music that accompanies the dance, to the space available on the dance floor in any particular venue. Nearly all the styles are danced in either the open embrace position where couples have space between their bodies or in the close embrace where they connect chest-to-chest. Let’s see which style best suits your personality!


 

We will start with Salon style tango which was the most popular style of tango danced up through the Golden Era of the 1950’s when milongas (tango parties) were held in large dance venues with tango orchestras performing. It regained popularity again in the early 1980’s and is still prevalent today. Salon tango is typified by slow, deliberate, and smoothly implemented moves. The emphasis is on precision, evenness, and musicality. Couples embrace closely but the embrace is flexible, opening slightly to make room for various figures and closing again for support and poise. The walk is the most important element, with dancers usually walking about half to three-quarters of the time during a song. So if you can walk, this dance should be a breeze for you to learn.

 

The Milonguero style of tango is characteristically danced with a slight leaning posture that usually connects at the shoulders of the dancers. In most cases it is danced in a close embrace with the woman’s head and body very close to her partner and her left hand placed far behind her partner’s neck. Sounds quite cozy, doesn’t it? The couple maintains a constant upper body contact and often does not loosen their embrace to accommodate turns.

Next is the Orillero style tango,  a style of dance that developed away from the cities, in the outskirts and suburbs where there was more freedom to move since there was usually more available space on the dance floor. This style allows both dancers to take additional steps outside the embrace. It is danced in an upright position and uses various accompaniments, such as swift foot moves and kicksand can be danced in both open and close embraces. Can you see you and your partner kicking up your heels to this dance?

And last, but certainly not least is Tango Nuevo, which is a dancing and teaching style. As a teaching style it emphasizes a fundamental exploration of the dance.This variation is mostly a methodical approach that looks at the structure of the dance to find new combinations of steps and moves. It is danced in an open and loose embrace in an upright posture with much of the emphasis being placed on each dancer to maintain their own alignment. From this teaching style, developed a new and unique style of dancing we now call, you guessed it- Tango Nuevo.

 

As you can see there are many variations to the Argentine tango and today, we covered a few of these styles. Learning this dance can be a lot of fun and easy to learn at Dance FX Studios. Why not give it a try? You and your partner will be glad you did!

 

Spice Things Up With Tango Lessons

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It seems like each day you get up, get ready for work, spend the day working, run some errands, come home, eat dinner, take care of things around the house, and collapse into bed. The next day, you do it all over again. Some nights you lie in bed thinking- is this all there is? Where is the fun and excitement in my life? Well, it sounds like it’s time to shake things up, maybe try something you’ve never done before, after all variety is the spice of life! How about trying something to spice up your life? Argentine tango dance lessons may be just the ticket!

Dance FX Studios, in Mesa, AZ, has been teaching students private ballroom dance lessons, whether it’s the Argentine tango, Country, Swing, or Latin ballroom dancing, throughout the Phoenix area for over 12 years. We are the leading dance studio in the East Valley, Arizona region for Argentine tango ballroom dance lessons. The Argentine tango, which is the original tango, is a romantic and intimate social dance that is not only popular in Arizona, but throughout the world.

The Argentine tango is like poetry in motion. It is a place for self-expression, a dance that is an art. There is no other dance that best describes intrigue and passion. Taking Argentine tango dance lessons is a great way to connect with your partner and add some excitement back into your life. Most couples are so busy with their day to day activities that it is hard to make time for each other and do something together. What a great opportunity to reignite the flames of desire in your relationship and leave the rest of the world at the door!

The Argentine tango is world renowned as the ultimate romantic dance. It creates an exhilarating feeling of freedom and togetherness. Just hearing the word tango invokes sophistication, culture and emotion.  It is one of the best known and popular social dances in the world. Tango enthusiasts have a common love and craving for the dance that is rarely seen in other dance styles. Argentine Tango is often referred to as the dancer’s dance. This passionate dance is relatively gentle and physically undemanding and is basically built upon walking, which makes it suitable for just about everyone.

Argentine tango dancing is like playing chess, having a work-out, being on a date, travelling through space and time, discovering a foreign culture, going to a concert, and exploring one’s creativity… all at the same time! Wow- we know that this is an exciting dance, but who knew the Argentine tango could do all that? It is true, though, that you can become so enraptured with this dance that you just go off into another world, leaving all your worries behind and just focus on your partner and dancing.

At Dance FX Studios, close to Chandler and Tempe, AZ, we can get you ready to delve into this amorous dance with private Argentine tango dance lessons. Whether you’re single or a couple, we can help anyone to become a skilled and confident dancer.  We would love to get you started with our Introductory Special- a one hour private lesson for only $40 per couple or single. This one hour lesson will allow you to check out our studio and our unique method of teaching, as well as learning partner connection and how to communicate effectively on the dance floor.

To schedule your first lesson, give us a call at 480.968.6177. We are available for private dance lessons Monday-Friday, from 12-8 pm and Saturday, from 11 am-4 pm. Come and discover just how easy and enjoyable learning to dance at Dance FX Studios can be for anyone who would like to learn to dance. Unlike the fads of many forms of music, Argentine tango is something that does and always will transcend time and culture. Are you ready to begin your journey into the world of Argentine tango? If so, contact us today to begin your journey into learning to dance.