Feeling disconnected or isolated is a common experience. Especially today, in the fast-paced, technology-driven world.

Argentine Tango, a dance renowned for its deep emotional connection and social interaction, can be an incredible tool to help someone reconnect with others and overcome feelings of isolation.

Traditionally, Tango roles were rigidly defined by gender. The man, as the leader, was responsible for guiding the movement. As the follower, the woman was expected to respond to these cues and follow the leader's direction. This division of roles mirrored the societal gender norms of the time. However,

in modern Tango, these roles are becoming increasingly fluid.

From endless social media scrolling to compulsive internet surfing, many of us find ourselves trapped in a cycle of digital dependence.

But what if there was a way to break free from this modern-day affliction?

And it's called the Tango way…

No has always been perceived as a bad thing, not only in Tango, but also in life in general.

But a famous quote said that "Rejections can be uncomfortable, but it's in those moments that we grow the most. "

So how do you handle rejections especially in Tango? How do you take "NO" in Milonga and still come out happy and fulfilled?

The name “boleo” comes from the Spanish word for “throw” or “whip,” reflecting the dynamic nature of this embellishment.

At its core, a boleo is a whipping or throwing movement that involves the dancer’s free leg.

It’s another way to express passion, power, and rhythmic interpretation within the tango dance. If you see a follower executing a whip-like lash of her one leg to the buttock, it’s a boleo!

The boleo is often associated with “latigazo,” which translates to “whip.”

The idea behind latigazo is to create a sudden change in energy and direction, mimicking the motion of a whip.

Boleos, with their quick and powerful movements, embody the essence of latigazo, adding intensity and drama to the dance.

Just when you thought the Argentine tango couldn’t get any better, along came the adornos. A couple walks over to the dance floor together, seals the deal with an embrace, and then tells a story about love, longing, and sensuality together with every move.

What ties together all the aspects to make Argentine tango so captivating are the embellishments and adornments.

Tango beginners or those simply watching the dance can easily overlook these features. However,

tango masters and enthusiasts know just how much these embellishments and adornments add to the overall performance.

In this article, we’ll touch on what they mean in Argentine tango and how to use them in your own tango.

It's important to teach yourself new things to eliminate monotony on your choreography. "But it's hard and complicated, it's only for the expert," you say.

You have to remember though, every expert started as beginners.

So, delve learning new step such as sacada, and witness how such a step can elevate within your Tango dance.

In tango,

the gancho is an intricate movement of a leg hook that can be executed by either the leader or the follower.

The Argentine Tango Lab defined the term in “TANGO TERMINOLOGY” as follows:

“Hook: Occurs when a dancer hooks a leg sharply around and in contact with their partner’s leg by flexing the knee and releasing. May be performed to the inside or outside of either leg and by either partner.”

It creates a visually striking and dramatic effect, mostly done by the follower with her partner’s lead.

We can trace back the African influence on Argentine tango to the 19th century when African slaves brought their cultural heritage to the shores of Argentina.

Numerous influences from African culture — primarily in the form of rhythms and instruments — significantly contributed to the formation of the tango.

Argentine Tango is a dance full of uniqueness. One of it's controversial etiquette is called, mirada.

This non-verbal invitation respects the traditional codes of Tango and maintains the elegance and respect that the dance embodies.

Dance without verbally asking for it, a glimpse to the magic of tango.

Receiving an invitation to dance is one of the best feeling in attending a milonga. However, there are a few instances where you want to say no for some personal reasons.

You want to politely decline but you don't know how to do it without hurting the ego of the one who invited you.

How do you actually say no?
The art of declining a dance invitation at a Milonga while maintaining the delicate balance of respect and camaraderie is an invaluable skill in the social dynamics of Argentine Tango.