The Tango is one of the most beautiful of all the dances. It is
characterized by earthy and dramatic movements. HistoryThe Tango
began in the West Indies and found its way to Argentina where it
was stylized by the Gauchos. It became the rage in 1921 after
the silent screen star Rudolph Valentino brought this romantic
dance to millions in "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse". More
recently, it has been danced in movies such as True Lies and
Scent of a Woman. Today, the Tango is considered the "dancer's
dance" and becomes a favorite of all who learn it. MusicTango
music is usually written in 2/4 or 4/4 timing. The first
teaching rhythm in tango is slow, slow, quick, quick, slow.
CharacteristicsThe hold in Tango is more compact than in other
moving dances. The walk in Tango differs from walks in other
dances in that it is a staccato action obtained by delaying the
follow through of the free leg and foot. Tango songs and artists
include: Return to Dances We Teach © Las Vegas Arthur Murray
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