Hi all A slightly philosophical question but I'd like to hear your opinions on whether, in your experience, there is a natural "cap" on how good an average person can get at tango, or whether with enough study and practice anyone can become an advanced dancer? Especially for followers, but I am open to hear from/about leads too. At the classes I attend I know there are a lot of followers who have a background in dance - usually ballet, or Latin dance - sometimes from a young age. They seem to progress quickly and are very elegant with good dance posture. I tend to assume I could never match t ..read more

My partner and I have been dancing the tango for a couple of years. We have our wedding next year and we want our first dance to be, you’ve guessed it, a tango. Now this is where I need a bit of help, if anyone else did this before how did you find a good wedding dress? I don't like the idea of a dress change just for the dance, but I don't really know what styles would work best. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! submitted by /u/marialiviach [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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Yesterday was what could have been the most horrible time I ever had in a milonga. Currently I'm feeling a mixture of anger and frustration because in one situation I believe I could've have stood up for myself towards a condescending attitude from person X. He was not being considerate at all on the dance floor (deviated a lot from the line and would get close a lot) and he bumped into me with his back. I paused in the middle of the dance, waiting for any apology or so much as an eye contact from him, but nothing. Absolutely nothing. That's when I decided that I would pass him. It was the be ..read more

I tend to burn myself out pretty quickly during marathons and I'm curious how other dancers strategically plan their energy. For those who are seasoned marathon-goers, I'd love to hear about your experiences. Here are a few specific questions I have: How do you manage to rest in between tandas during a tango marathon? Do you have specific techniques or rituals for recharging your energy or soothing your feet? Do you find yourself arriving later to the milongas to conserve energy, or do you prefer to be there from the start? Have you ever left and returned within the same milonga to take a br ..read more

I have experienced tangasm with different leaders while traveling or dancing at a festival. Usually it's an one time thing and I never saw the person again (especially if they come from a different country). I treasure the memories we shared. I always thought that tangasm is like a rare unicorn sight that it would only happen on rare occasions. But recently I started dancing more regularly with the same leader from my local group and almost every single time I experienced something with him. Usually each time the first tanda was the most intense, but it's not always the case. Last night our l ..read more

Last year at the university I worked at I was fortunate enough to take lessons with a couple of amazing instructors. I was both a lead and a follow and I danced with different people and if anything the gender didn't matter and my partners were always okay with switching roles even the instructor herself let me lead and I danced and I still managed to get it right because she's experienced but there was this person that only wanted to lead and I disliked dancing with him and his excuse was that girls don't lead. Now that I am down the memory lane I kind of want to try it again but I still I a ..read more

I am a newer tango dancer;( about a year and just earned bronze level) who has been struggling to perfect the rock step. I feel like my back leg is already extended so when it's time to move forward I am off balance . Should I be taking smaller steps? submitted by /u/Anesthesia94 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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