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viviana454
May 12, 20231 min read
Listen to the Silence: Pauses in Your Dance 🎶
Have you ever felt the power of silence in your dance? In tango, there is a unique and enchanting language that speaks through the...
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viviana454
May 10, 20231 min read
Tango is not just a dance, it's a spiritual journey. - Carlos Gavito
When we embrace our partner, we connect with them on a level beyond just physical movements. We become one with the music, feeling its...
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viviana454
May 8, 20231 min read
Improvisation is the art of spontaneous choreography.- Karole Armitage
In tango dance, improvisation is a crucial element, as it allows the dancers to spontaneously create their choreography on the dance...
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viviana454
May 5, 20231 min read
Dance as if nobody's watching.
"Dance as if nobody’s watching" is a phrase that perfectly embodies the spirit of tango. When dancing the tango, you should let go of any...
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viviana454
May 3, 20231 min read
Give her love!- Pedro Sanchez
"Give her love!" A viejo milonguero, a true master of the tango who comprehends the essence of this lovely dance, shared these words of...
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viviana454
May 1, 20231 min read
Be like water. - Bruce Lee
Practicing "Be like water" can help enhance the pleasure of dancing with heart. This involves learning to be adaptable, flexible, and...
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viviana454
Apr 28, 20231 min read
A milonguero is a slave to the music, the tempo, and the space. - Cacho Dante
A milonguero is a slave to the music, the tempo, and the space. When he dances, music invades his body and is translated into his steps...
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viviana454
Apr 26, 20231 min read
The visible is what we see, the invisible is...
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹. - 𝙋𝙖𝙪𝙡𝙤...
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viviana454
Apr 24, 20231 min read
When you dance, you can enjoy the luxury of being you.- Paulo Coelho
As tango dancers and learners, we often get lost in the steps and technicalities of the dance. We forget that the real joy of dancing...
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viviana454
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Life is not linear, nor is tango.
Maria's goal in life was to perfect her tango dancing skills. She attended classes regularly and diligently worked on her technique and...
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viviana454
Apr 19, 20232 min read
A good education is usually harmful to a dancer.- Martha Graham
"A good education is usually harmful to a dancer," said the old tango master. "Too much knowledge can get in the way of feeling the music...
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viviana454
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Unlocking the Secrets of Social Tango Dancing
There is a big difference between social dancing and performance in tango. While performance focuses on showcasing intricate steps and...
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viviana454
Apr 14, 20231 min read
Dancing: For Pleasure or Performance?
Do you dance to show your skills or to enjoy the pure pleasure of connecting with others? Are you a performer dazzling the audience, or a...
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viviana454
Apr 12, 20231 min read
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few
For beginner tango dancers, there are many possibilities to explore and learn, and they can benefit from having an open mind and trying...
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viviana454
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?—Voltaire
As tango dancers, we can learn so much from the experiences of others. Whether it's watching a milonguero dance effortlessly with their...
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viviana454
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another
Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another. Dancing with your feet is different from dancing with your...
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viviana454
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Tango teaches us to embrace change and flow with the music
Tango is a way of life, not just a dance. Tango is beautiful because it can teach us important life lessons, like how to accept change...
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viviana454
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Chop wood, carry water. - Zen Proverb
Chop wood, carry water. - Zen Proverb It's easy to get stuck in a never-ending cycle of watching YouTube videos of other dancers or...
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viviana454
Mar 31, 20232 min read
You never cross the same river twice.
You never cross the same river twice. To all tango students struggling to learn new steps and figures, I want to offer a Zen perspective...
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viviana454
Mar 27, 20231 min read
Tango is pleasure
Tango is pleasure. Tango is often viewed as a complex dance with endless steps to learn, leading many dancers to feel frustrated and...
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