Tango Beginners A4

As someone new in town, I started dancing tango to socialize. But it exceeded all my expectations with its beauty and depth. Tango is all about freedom, creativity, connection and sensations. It's a challenging dance, requiring a lot of dedication, patience, and practice. I am happy to have a great tango partner who is supportive and fun, and we even won a competition. Lastly, I met many nice people, as the tango community is warm and kind.

What first drew me to tango was the elegance of the movements. I was looking to expand my dancing skills from the explosive and fun Salsa to something that was a challenging, technical and nuanced dance. I like to feel that I'm learning and growing, and Tango gives me exactly that. Dancing Tango makes me feel incredibly focused. When I dance, all of my thoughts and anxieties disappear. I am in the moment and fully present, which doesn't happen often in daily life. Through Tango, I've found a very warm and caring community of people, united by a shared interest. Personal connection is an important part of being human, so expanding the circle is always a positive. I've found a space that challenges me every time, making me improve and develop.

Since the tango embrace is very close with your partner, complete trust in your partner is essential. The follower must be very concentrated because the movements have many different possibilities and nuances. Like with all other dances, in tango it's first important to master the technique, and then the feeling for the music starts to improve gradually. While salsa and bachata are pure joy and energy, tango music seems to have some deeper story hidden within. When you already have an irresistible need for music and movement, I don't recommend thinking too long. Tango is the next level, for which you need to have a bit of patience, because the world of tango reveals itself slowly

I was surprised how much tango is emotionally deeper than other Latin dances. The best thing about tango is dance connection and musicality: I can only compare it to Bachata, West Coast Swing, and Zouk. In Tango, the connection with your partner and unconditional trust, along with a very clear 'frame' between leader and follower, are the foundation of everything - in this aspect, there's a certain similarity with Zouk. Regarding musicality, tango offers similar opportunities as other dances to play with tempo and melody. For beginners, I recommend consistency and persistence, and definitely practicing with different partners. For Tango, you simply need to take somewhat more time than with other dances