Posts in Tango elements
Alejandra Mantiñan: Controversial Legend of Argentine Tango

One specific thing that perhaps separates Alejandra Mantiñan from other famous tango dancers is her background in medicine.

This in itself isn’t a source of controversy. It was the way Alejandra applied her knowledge in medicine to tango that gained both admirers and detractors.

Alejandra Mantiñan introduced her own scientific method of dancing tango, which can be seen as one of the ways that she has challenged the status quo.

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Pivot - Torsion - Turn - Spin - What's the Difference?

Pivots, turns, spins, and torsion may seem like small, subtle steps, but they are significant in creating a beautiful effect while dancing.

The musicality of tango will often dictate when these steps are best performed, but knowing how to do them can separate the novice dancer from a master of the dance floor.

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Where Is Mauricio Castro and What Happened to His Unique Tango Discovery Method?

Various other tango personalities emerged over the years, Among these tango dancers and teachers was Mauricio Castro, who is most notable as the founder of Tango Discovery — a unique method of dancing and teaching tango. However, a cursory internet search of his name strongly suggests that Mauricio Castro and his work might have suddenly disappeared.

This then begs the question: where is Mauricio Castro, and what happened to his unique Tango Discovery method?

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Volcada Versus Colgada - What's the Difference?

When encountering the term axis, one would likely associate it with the rotation of planets or variables in mathematics. In studying tango, however, one would be surprised to know that axis is a recurring term, with the concept playing a significant role in both balance and movement.

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