Tango Knowledge Base
What is a good tango song to dance to at my wedding reception? My fiancee and I met in a tango class and definitely want our first dance to be tango, but we're having a hard time finding the right song. My instructor recommended "El Dia Que Me Quieras" by Hugo Diaz, but the only samples I've found of this song are strictly instrumentals. Does anyone know where I can find a sample with vocals? Also if anyone knows of any other romantic tango songs please let me know.
What is your favorite piece of music for tango? I am dancing the tango with my teacher in a showcase next month and he told me to find music. There is so much music out there suitable for the tango - I could use some suggestions. Thanks!
What exactly are tango bottoms in swimwear? All of the pictures I am seeing are showing pictures from the front. How much back coverage do tango bottoms have? I have a pretty big butt and want to make sure it will at least cover most of it. Thanks!
What is the tango move called when the girl is inverted? My fiancé and I are practicing tango and we were taught a move where I pull her over my thigh and flip her upside down for a pose for a 4-count. she sticks her legs straight up with one slightly angled. What is the name of that move? Please serious posts only.
How important is it that I get proper dance shoes for Argentine tango? I started learning Argentine Tango about a month ago, and was wondering when I should start looking to buy proper shoes for it. I'm a student, so money is tight, but I know that it's something I'm serious about and I want to continue. What sort of thing should I look for when I buy my first pair of shoes?
What group of people would be interested in Tango? I am in charge of a Tango organization in my university. It is avery late university, yet we had only a few members. I am thinking about doing recruiting activities. What group of people would be interested in lerning tango? Does anyone have creative recruitment techniques?
What type of hair do should I have for the tango? I'm getting married and actually going to have two different hair dos (the ceremony and the reception have a large break in between, so I have time...) We going to bust out some tango in the middle of the dancing, and I'm just wondering what type of hair do is go for tango and other types of dancing?
Where can I find tango steps cliparts? I am looking for basic tango steps cliparts, possibly something where I can assemble on my own the movement of feet, arms, hands, bust, head of man and woman while dancing the tango figures. Can anyone help me?
how can i learn tango dancing on my own? how can i learn all the basics of the tango dancing without any lessons. getting a partner isn't a problem for me. is there a video tape or a book? i would think video's would work better. if there is where can i get them? tango dancing like in the movies: dirty dancing-the final dance take the lead- when antonio banderas was persuading the students.
Where can I find a Tango dress to buy or hire? Hi does anyone know where I can buy or hire a dress to dance the tango in? The web seems to be full of latin or ballroom dresses but nothing specifically for the tango, which I believe is a pretty specific kind of dress needed. It needs to be pretty special as its for a charity event/competition. I'm in London but can pay shipping. Thanks!
Is all the Argentine tango music suitable for dancing milonga? Now, I'm listening to some pieces that are hardly for me even to imagine how to dance, but i'm only beginner. Is it like there is some tango music just to listen and not to dance. who is the most famous composer for this type of listen but not dance music. thanks. .
How should I dress for a tango performance? This is going to be a school function, so it cannot be inappropriate. What is proper tango attire? would a bright yellow or bright orange flowy dress be okay? and what kind of shoes?
When was the argentine tango first introduced? I have to do a power point on the argentine tango and I have found so many different oppions on when it first came about. Any idea when that was? Any info on the tango would be very welcomed:)
Where can I find suitable songs for tango? We're having some kind of 'freshmen prom' at the beginning of November and I will participate in this pageant where I have to dance tango with my partner but I don't have any idea what the song is called. I'm pretty sure it's a well-known one but oh well. Is there anyone who can help me figure it out?
I want to take tango dancing lessons but I have reservations, can anyone help me? My experience with women and dancing has been very negative. They prefer to just dance among themselves and become hostile towards any man who wants to dance with them, I fear they would be the same way at tango lessons. I have also seen some of these dances performed on tv and noticed the men often wear tight clothing with their chests exposed! Do you have to wear that when taking tango lessons? I really don't want to.
What modern music would you suggest to dance a Tango? I am taking lessons and want something less scratchy than some of the old classics. Something surprising that doesn't necessarily sound like a Tango but you could dance to. If you could recommend specific songs, that would be helpful.
I need literature with the tango dance in it? I'm trying to write a scene where the characters dance the tango. Well, what I wrote seems odd to me and I can't seem to find anything on the web or otherwise with a tango-scene in. Surely something exists somewhere. Help?
What are the best Tango Shows in Buenos Aires? Hello, I'm curious what the best overall tango shows are in Buenos Aires. I'm interested in authenticity and also getting good food! I know this question was asked 2 years ago, so I'm asking again to get the latest information.
What Christmas song/s can we do a Tango to? My partner and I are looking to do a Tango in the Christmas show at our studio this year, and we have no clue what songs there are out there!! I've searched a bunch of different search engines, and cant find anything. Anyone have any ideas? We need something with a solid tango, or slightly argentine tango beat. 30-33 measures per minute.
I need help finding a movie! Does anyone know any Argentine tango dance movies? I am looking for a specific movie, but I forgot the title. There is a scene in the movie that is at a dance competition or recital or something. There is a blond girl who dances with an older guy to a slow argentine tango. I think she is wearing a blue dress. I wish i knew more about the movie, but I have only seen that one scene.
Could anyone give me some tips on how to tango? i desperately need to learn how to tango-its for a school project, would anyone be willing to give me some advice/help/tips on how you tango?anything at all would be greatly appreciated. oh and just to let you know im a beginner, and a female. if that matters thank you so much!
Any advice for improving my lead in Argentine Tango? Do you have any suggestions, tips or helpful advice ? I'm taking a class that covers a lot of material in Tango and sometimes I can't soak up everything. I would like to hear any helpful info from people in the know !
Where can I dance Tango in San Francisco? I'm wondering about where to go to find a milonga in the San Francisco area. I have hear that there is a serious tango community in San Francisco but I don't where where they are on Friday and Saturday nights. Does anybody know?
what kind of music is used to dance tango? i dont know how to dance tango, nor do i even know were to learn. im going to try with the music then move on to lesson videos. but the problem is i don't even know the genre of the music used.
Can anyone tell me the name of a good tango song? I'm looking for something similar to "The Departed Tango" from the Departed Soundtrack by Howard Shore. Preferrably without lyrics (although I guess that would technically be a composition rather than a song).
What are the basics of that tango? I'm choreographing a musical and for one of the numbers the director wants a tango. The problem is, all I know about the tango is what I've seen on Dancing With the Stars. Can someone please describe the basic hold, the basic step, and/or direct me to a website that has pictures and videos describing them? Thank you so much in advance! Please site your sources.
Where can I find instruction for advanced steps of tango? I took a beginner's course last year and found it a bit too easy. Now I am too good at it. Looking for intermediate to advanced instruction online or a DVD. Really do not know which kind.. A description, though is that you take three steps backward (right left right) and then two steps to the left (Left, together). Not sure which specific kind this is.
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