"Tango Zen Workshop in Lobos: Passion, Energy, and Transformation" 11/19/2024
Tango Zen Journal, November 19, 2024 "Tango Zen Workshop in Lobos: Passion, Energy, and Transformation" "Tango Zen Workshop en Lobos:...
Fitting in the Local Dance Style 09/09/2024
Tango Zen Journal, September 9, 2024 Fitting in the Local Dance Style Adaptarse al Estilo Local de Baile My local journey to Basel’s...
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Is embrace different in Buenos Aires?
Hello friends, I touched down in Buenos Aires this morning, marking my third visit this year, and the sense of gratitude is overwhelming....
Tango experience beyond words, 09/26/2023
Tango experience beyond words The tango experience is a mystery, a dance beyond words. I have tried to describe it to others, but it is...
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...
Tango teaches us to embrace change and flow with the music
Tango is a way of life, not just a dance. Tango is beautiful because it can teach us important life lessons, like how to accept change...
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...