Tango and Minimalism: A Dance of Pure Pleasure
Let's take cues from the wisdom of Minimalism. Here are seven lessons from Minimalism that can boost the pleasure of dancing Tango: 1️⃣...
Feel the Pulse, Become the Dance
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧. 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐭. - 𝑩𝒐𝒃 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒚. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In tango, there's a...
Give her love!- Pedro Sanchez
"Give her love!" A viejo milonguero, a true master of the tango who comprehends the essence of this lovely dance, shared these words of...
Be like water. - Bruce Lee
Practicing "Be like water" can help enhance the pleasure of dancing with heart. This involves learning to be adaptable, flexible, and...
The Spiritual Path of Milongueros, 04/27/2023
The Spiritual Path of Milongueros Looking back to my time living in Buenos Aires between 2008 and 2012, I remember having an interview...
A milonguero is a slave to the music, the tempo, and the space. - Cacho Dante
A milonguero is a slave to the music, the tempo, and the space. When he dances, music invades his body and is translated into his steps...
The visible is what we see, the invisible is...
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹. - 𝙋𝙖𝙪𝙡𝙤...
Milongueros and Zen Masters: Pathways of Mastery and Presence, 04/25/2023
Milongueros and Zen Masters: Pathways of Mastery and Presence As a tango dancer, my fascination with milongueros has a long history. In...
When you dance, you can enjoy the luxury of being you.- Paulo Coelho
As tango dancers and learners, we often get lost in the steps and technicalities of the dance. We forget that the real joy of dancing...
Life is not linear, nor is tango.
Maria's goal in life was to perfect her tango dancing skills. She attended classes regularly and diligently worked on her technique and...
A good education is usually harmful to a dancer.- Martha Graham
"A good education is usually harmful to a dancer," said the old tango master. "Too much knowledge can get in the way of feeling the music...
Unlocking the Secrets of Social Tango Dancing
There is a big difference between social dancing and performance in tango. While performance focuses on showcasing intricate steps and...
Dancing: For Pleasure or Performance?
Do you dance to show your skills or to enjoy the pure pleasure of connecting with others? Are you a performer dazzling the audience, or a...
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’sthere are few.-Shunryu Suz
For beginner tango dancers, there are many possibilities to explore and learn, and they can benefit from having an open mind and trying...
Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?—Voltaire
As tango dancers, we can learn so much from the experiences of others. Whether it's watching a milonguero dance effortlessly with their...
Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another
Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another. Dancing with your feet is different from dancing with your...
Chop wood, carry water. - Zen Proverb
Chop wood, carry water. - Zen Proverb It's easy to get stuck in a never-ending cycle of watching YouTube videos of other dancers or...
You never cross the same river twice.
You never cross the same river twice. To all tango students struggling to learn new steps and figures, I want to offer a Zen perspective...
How can you start Tango Zen as a walking
Are you looking for a way to deepen your connection with your partner while also practicing mindfulness and meditation? Look no further...
Is tango a meditation? 💃🏾🧘🏿🕺🏾🧘🏿♀️
Is tango a meditation? 💃🏾🧘🏿🕺🏾🧘🏿♀️ People often refer to tango as a dance, but it is much more than that. In fact, dancing the...