If the waltz is the epitome of romance, then the tango is the epitome of passion. Tango originated in the late nineteenth century on the bustling streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Montevideo, and Uruguay.

2 people can dance the Argentine tango in an embrace, which can be open (the leader and follower dance at arm’s length) or closed (the dancers touch, chest to chest). Do not confuse Argentine tango with ballroom tango. The main feature of the Argentine tango is that it does not include sequential choreography, rehearsed steps, or quick head movements, nor does it require holding a rose between the teeth. Argentine tango has a basic structure and certain rules, but often, the dance is built on improvisation. Typically, the dancer can never predict how their partner will interpret the music and lead the dance. For this reason, tango is often referred to as a “pure form of communication” or “talking without words.”

Tango has many styles that have been influenced by cultures around the world, including show tango, Uruguayan tango, tango apilado, and others.

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