tango AZ lessonsThe Argentine Tango, A Dance All Of Its Own

Ahhh, the Argentine Tango! The most beautiful, sensual, romantic and passionate dance of all. From leg flicks to the intimate embrace, the Argentine Tango has everything that a couple or single who is looking to”get connected” could want. Still, the Argentine Tango stands alone for more than just being extremely hot. I mean, you can find “spicy” in the Salsa and “steamy” in the Bachata, but the tango is unique. How so? Let’s explore what makes the tango a partner dance unlike any other…

First, in the Argentine tango, you can begin with your right OR left foot, moving in any direction. Freedom! In all of the other ballroom dances, the leader (usually the man) always starts on his left foot-“L” for leader-and the follower (traditionally the woman), always begins with her right foot-“women are always right” (just a joke, of course).

The tango, though, provides options. What this dances actually offers with the option of starting in any direction with either foot is the true ability to focus on the partnership between two people. The action of one and the reaction of another. No assumptions about what foot goes first, just a feeling. For leaders, this helps immensely with his chance to become an actual leader on the dance floor. Rather than being yanked by his follower, she must wait to feel where he wants her to go without knowing. The tango is the best dance for helping to uncover the way two people communicate non-verbally. It is very exciting- and quite the challenge!

Next, it is perfectly acceptable in the Argentine tango for two men or two women to dance together. In fact, when the dance first took off in the brothels of Buenos Aires, Argentina, men would dance together to excite and woo the ladies in the bar. By their dance skills, the women would choose which men they would want to invite upstairs. Obviously, the better the dancer, the “luckier” he was with the ladies.

Finally, one of the coolest things about the Argentine tango, at least from a dancer’s perspective, is that both the leader and the follower can be doing two different things on two different rhythms at the same time! With all of the other ballroom dances, the lead and follow use the same beats at the same time. Again, the tango is diverse, unusual and allows for creativity. How cool is that!

Are you ready to give this special dance a try? The Argentine tango will not only transport you to another place, but transform you as a couple. It requires time and patience, but it is definitely worth learning. We recommend beginning with private Argentine Tango dance lessons at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona. As a social ballroom dance studio, the Argentine tango is one of our signature dances. We will introduce you to the elegance of the tango in 40 minute-long introductory private lesson for $25. Singles and couples are welcome to explore this gorgeous dance with us! You will be so glad that you did.

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