“Every man, woman and child holds the possibility of physical perfection” F.M. Alexander (1869-1955) Freedom from tension is key in tango: for better connection, posture and alignment. Xiaosong Que is an Alexander Technique teacher and she tells us a bit more about how freedom in movement can help with tango. How can Alexander Technique help tango […]
Only for us to feel Yes, tango is beautiful and some couples are graceful, glamorous, mesmerizing…. And in the tango world, where the milonga has its eyes glued to the dancefloor and youtube videos, the pressure to look good is high. If I don’t dance well enough, he will never invite me again. If I […]
1. Work out those core muscles Balance, balance, balance! Axis is key in tango, and with all this dissociation it’s easy to lose your balance. And it’s not only the traditional Abs and Lower Back muscles we’re talking about: the inner muscles of the legs are key too. Best way to strengthen them? 30 seconds […]
Tango is not about steps, level or technicality. Tango is about the connection we create with our partner. It is about how we feel the music and express it. When we really connect with our partner, the dancing becomes magical, and the level secondary. Learning the technique allows you to be more responsive to your partner […]
The width and breadth of tango music is beyond the scope of one blog post, but a good place to start when approaching tango’s musicality is the three different rhythms tango has to offer: Tango, Vals and Milonga. For all three types, the fundamentals are the same: you can start dancing all three dances with […]