How do you feel about that?Because I can feel some eyes rolling..!haha I guess that is why some teachers decided to come up with a different cliche phrase, that goes somewhat like “Walk like you normally do“. Which doesn’t solve the problem because it is equally annoying! haha This cliche is a bit of a … The post If you know how to walk, You know how to Tango! appeared first on BauTanz ..read more

Let’s dive into a topic that’s fundamental yet often elusive in the world of dance: connection. In our recent discussions, we’ve been exploring the phrase “Relax to Connect” as a key to unlocking the mysteries of this essential element. So, what does it really mean to relax and connect? And how does it apply to … The post The Secrets of the Embrace appeared first on BauTanz ..read more

In our last post we were talking about how we can decode the cue “Just relax and feel the connection“.  Remember what we said for most advice, under “The Nike” category? That cues and advice under this category, would have been really good advice if only they didn’t come with “just”.And my first suggestion was for you to remove … The post Relax to Connect appeared first on BauTanz ..read more

After decoding the cue “More Emotion” it is time for “Just relax and feel the connection”. Have I told you how much I love it when people say: “just …. [fill in the gap]”? And especially at a moment of struggle! I love it so much, that I have created a separate category for such advice. It is called … “The Nike”. (haha) “The … The post Just relax and feel the connection appeared first on BauTanz ..read more

Last Sunday we had a Tango Movement Lab (online workshop) on how to respond to the cue “More Emotion”. You can actually see and follow-along the full workshop below. What could that possibly mean? Each one of us I am sure can come up with a different response to this question. And so that makes it very … The post More Emotion = I want to see You appeared first on BauTanz ..read more

“More Emotion”…! Now that is a phrase that can make you go…”huh?!?!” Last week through our blog, we talked about cliches and confusing phrases used in Tango classes and practicas.Many of you shared your personal stories about moments in class that made you go “huh?”Thank you too much for sharing and please keep them coming … The post Lost in translation: Tango Cue #1 “More Emotion!” appeared first on BauTanz ..read more

Have you ever heard people give cues/ advice in a tango class that made you go, “Huh?”. Like when they say, “If you know how to walk, you know how to Tango.” Or maybe someone told you to “walk backwards like you want to walk forwards.” That sounds a bit tricky! Can you think of … The post Lost in Translation: Decoding Tango Class Clichés and Confusing Phrases appeared first on BauTanz ..read more

When the Embrace Whispers: A heartwarming novel about unexpected turns, rediscovering passion, and tango.Available on Amazon and on www.whentheembracewhispers.com When the Embrace Whispers is a novel about Sarah, a woman yearning for more beyond the ordinary. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers tango, leading her into a world brimming with passion and … The post When the Embrace Whispers appeared first on BauTanz ..read more

Let me give you some context here. Nice big Tango festival was taking place here in Toronto end of October; started on Wednesday, ended on Sunday. Perfect opportunity to run a social experiment.  As you know Friday and Saturday are usually the busiest nights, double milongas, lots of people from out of town and of course … The post Alone in a Tango Festival – is that really possible? appeared first on BauTanz ..read more

Every Tango class starts with… “The Walk” and/ or “The Weight Transfer”. The latter is actually, still the walk but we just have to use different wording at some point..! hahaIt is in every class, no matter what the level is. We have also made it into this special Tango thing; coming up with cliches … The post The Magic of the Weight Transfer appeared first on BauTanz ..read more