Tag Archives: Tango

Why Argentina Will Tango Its Way to Winning The World Cup

Posted on June 27, 2010 by

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95BV0WG591o An amazing feat of footwork. But, the best part is – the tanguero is un Brasilero! (except for the stunts with the ball) Yes, it’s true los Argentinos y los Brasileros can tango well together and if they can … Continue reading →

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MASTER para MAESTROS de TANGO

Posted on March 1, 2010 by

I have spent the past seven days in Tango Teacher Training. All in Spanish – there was too much talking and not enough dancing – which happens a lot in this world. After all these years, my Spanish is still … Continue reading →

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The Black Roots Of Buenos Aires & Tango

Posted on February 19, 2010 by

Walking the streets of Buenos Aires you may notice the LACK of people from nations other than Europe and the Americas. You’ve seen her at a milonga: brassy bottle blonde hair, between too much sun, too many cigarettes and too … Continue reading →

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Musings On Shoes

Posted on February 3, 2010 by

My young friend Amy, recently in Comme Il Faut purchasing her obligatory pair of red shoes, met a woman who was buying NINE pairs of tango shoes to take back to ONE friend in the States. A bit excessive? What’s … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Tango

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

I call them tango outbursts. If you’ve never been to Buenos Aires you likely imagine that people here spontaneously dance tango in the streets, the parks, the cafes and even while waiting in the check-out line at the grocery store. … Continue reading →

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Tango Festival y Mundial de Baile 2009

Posted on September 5, 2009 by

Buenos Aires is a city known for much more than just tango. In fact, only a very small percentage of the population dance tango. However, a great many more take pride in their cultural roots in this genre and appreciate … Continue reading →

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Too Much Information

Posted on July 13, 2009 by

It was buried information – something I didn’t relish being reminded of – but it warrants repeating in the name of precaution against the spread of disease – especially in the time of the Swine Flu (Gripe A) pandemic of … Continue reading →

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