True beginners defined…
When we have no thought of achievement, no thought of self, we are true beginners. - Shunryu Suzuki This quote reminds us that the best...
Musicality, sensibility, and sensuality
People often ask what they have to do to truly enjoy dancing tango. My answer always revolves around three essential qualities one should...
Harmonizing Tango and Meditation: A Dance of Mindful Connection, 08/29/2023
Harmonizing Tango and Meditation: A Dance of Mindful Connection It's been about more than a week since I got back from my unexpected...
Chop wood, carry water. 🪓 🪣- Zen Proverb
While it's tempting to endlessly watch tango videos online, hoping to grasp the art's every nuance, it's vital to recognize that genuine...
Beginner’s Mind in Tango
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few. —Shunryu Suzuki ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dancing Tango invites...
“Tango is too precious not to enjoy the learning process.”El Flaco Dany
“Take your time. Tango is too precious not to enjoy the learning process. First, learn the technique, then forget about it. Your body...
Tango: a transformative path of self-discovery.
In tango, we embark on a journey of inner exploration. It goes beyond the steps, revealing hidden aspects of ourselves and fostering...
Looks the same, but..., 06/27/2023
Looks the same, but... Last week, Facebook reminded me of a video clip I uploaded 13 years ago. I've been watching it several times since...
A Tango Zen Journey: Reconnecting with Past in Kassel , 06/06/2023
A Tango Zen Journey: Reconnecting with Past in Kassel Over the weekend, my trip to Kassel for a dance event turned into a moment of...
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...
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...