

“Dancing Back to the Universe” 01/13/2025
Tango Zen Journal, January 13, 2025 “Dancing Back to the Universe” “Bailando de Vuelta al Universo” Tango is often described as the music...


Being, Not Doing: Living in the Present Moment - Estar, No Hacer: Viviendo en el Momento Presente
In a world obsessed with productivity and endless doing, Tango reminds us of the beauty of simply being. It’s not about perfect steps or...


Musicality, Sensibility, and Sensuality: The Heart of Tango - Musicalidad, Sensibilidad, Sensualidad: El corazón del tango:
ngo is more than steps—it’s a journey of feeling. In Tango Zen, three essential qualities guide this journey: • Musicality connects you...


How to Practice Surrender in Tango - Cómo Practicar la Entrega en el Tango
Let’s talk about how to practice surrender while dancing Tango. Surrender is such an important part of the dance—it’s about letting go,...


Reflection on Lead, Follow, and Surrender -Reflexión sobre Conducir, Seguir y Entregarse
In Tango, lead and follow aren’t fixed roles—they are states of connection and trust. True connection happens when both partners...


“Courage to be vulnerable, to lead, follow, and surrender” 01/07/2025
Tango Zen Journal – January 7, 2025 “Courage to be vulnerable, to lead, follow, and surrender” "Valentía para ser vulnerable, al...


Lead, Follow, and Surrender - Conducir, Seguir, y Entregarse
In Tango, leader and follower are not fixed roles—they are states of being, shaped by connection, listening, and trust. The leader...


Tango Zen, Workshop - Retreat, 2025
Hello friends, I’m thrilled to share the 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐙𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! Each...


“TANGO ZEN, RETURNING TO TRADITION” - “TANGO ZEN, VOLVIENDO A LA TRADICIÓN” 01/02/2025
Tango Zen Journal, January 2, 2025 “TANGO ZEN, RETURNING TO TRADITION” “TANGO ZEN, VOLVIENDO A LA TRADICIÓN” About a month ago, I shared...


“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving." - "Un buen viajero no tiene planes fijos y no está empeñado en llegar."~ Laozi
Tango is about the journey, not the destination. El tango trata sobre el viaje, no el destino. Tango Zen www.TangoZen.com #TangoZen ...


“To study the way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self." "Estudiar el camino es estudiarse a uno mismo. Estudiarse a uno mismo es olvidarse de uno mismo."~Dōgen
Lose yourself in the music and connection to truly experience the dance. Piérdete en la música y la conexión para experimentar...


“Letting Go: Lessons from Two Encounters with Tango Dancers” 12/17/2024
Tango Zen Journal – December 17, 2024 “Letting Go: Lessons from Two Encounters with Tango Dancers” “Soltar: Lecciones de Dos Encuentros...


"The way is not in the sky; the way is in the heart." - "El camino no está en el cielo; el camino está en el corazón."~Buddha/Buda
"The way is not in the sky; the way is in the heart." "El camino no está en el cielo; el camino está en el corazón." ~Buddha/Buda In...


"The Tango Legacy: Connection to Transmission" 12/10/2024
Tango Zen Journal, December 10, 2024 "The Tango Legacy: Connection to Transmission" "La Herencia del Tango: De la Conexión a la...


"Connected or Not: That’s the Question" 12/03/2024
Tango Zen Journal, December 3, 2024 "Connected or Not: That’s the Question" "¿Conectados o no? Esa es la cuestión" Reflecting on my...


"Tango Zen: Promoting Harmony, Connection, and Energy" 11/26/2024
Tango Zen Journal – November 26, 2024 "Tango Zen: Promoting Harmony, Connection, and Energy" "Tango Zen: Promoviendo Armonía, Conexión y...


"The finger pointing to the moon is not the moon." "El dedo que señala a la luna no es la luna." ~ Zen saying/Dicho Zen
Dancing tango in a certain style is only the outward form. True essence lies beyond the steps—it is a way of living, a reflection of...
"Dancing Into the Zone: Beyond Movement" 11/21/2024
Tango Zen Journal, November 21, 2024 "Dancing Into the Zone: Beyond Movement" "Bailando en la Zona: Más Allá del Movimiento" In December...


Patience is vital in tango - La paciencia es vital en el tango.
Patience is vital in tango. It's tough but rewarding, nourishing the connection with your partner and the progress of your dance. Tango...


Tango and Minimalism: A Dance of Pure Pleasure - Tango y Minimalismo: Un Baile de Puro Placer
Minimalism teaches us profound lessons that can elevate our Tango experience. Here are seven ways simplicity enhances the dance: 1️⃣...