Argentine Tango

I love Buenos Aires. Everybody that knows me, knows that. And like anybody in love, I tend to talk incessantly about her. Indulge me a little. You just might see my point and see your way to a very pleasant escapade, or more… Abrazos (Embrace) In the post pandemic world…

If you’ve ever listened to Argentine tango, then you have Astor Piazzolla to thank. He was a legendary tango composer and musician who changed the course of tango music for life. His unique style — Tango Nuevo — introduced new elements into the genre, such as jazz and classical music. …

Below is a Yahoo Playlist for our students to use when practicing their Argentine Tango. It is also useful for those just wanting to learn a bit more about Argentine Tango Music. All of the songs on this playlist are by the Orchestra of Juan D’Arienzo. Juan d’Arienzo (December 14…

I went to an Argentine tango show and wrote my review! — By Rena — Dec. 18, 2022 The Argentine tango show called 生と死の世界(The World of Life and Death) was held on Dec. 18th at Hamarikyu-Asahi Hall in Tokyo. Since last May, the show has been performed in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka. The show was held in honor of Ástor Piazzolla This year is the 100th anniversary of the birth of…

The Argentine Tango Competition was held in Tokyo! — By Rena - Dec. 11, 2022 Since this September the tournaments of D’ARIENZO CUP an Argentine tango competition had started and its semifinals and finals were held on December 11th at Hamamatsucho Trade Center in Tokyo. I took part in the competition with my partner and we had a wonderful…

For many years, tango as a form of dance and music has been taught largely through word-of-mouth. — Structured lessons about the dance itself and its accompanying music can be hard to come by. Though many in the tango community are aware of tango’s origins, history, and cultural impact, those outside of it may find themselves fumbling in the dark. …

If there’s one name that’s recognizable to everyone in the tango community — and beyond — it’s Astor Piazzolla. — Ask any Argentinian today, and they would surely know who “El Gran Astor” (“The Great Astor”) is. Even those who don’t dance the tango would have likely heard of the bandoneon virtuoso. Since many enthusiasts recently celebrated the centenary of his birth in 2021, you can find a wealth of articles on the internet paying tribute to the renowned tango musician.

Argentine tango is one dance that is definitely no stranger to controversy. In fact, the dance itself was rooted in controversy at the time of its inception. — From being disparaged as a dance for the lower classes to being outright banned by the pope, tango has weathered wave after wave of controversy in its more than a century of history. Even in the modern age, tango continues to be at the center of debates concerning different topics…