{"id":7382,"date":"2023-12-15T12:02:11","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T17:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/?p=7382"},"modified":"2024-01-05T14:07:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T19:07:25","slug":"history-tango-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/greenwood\/blog\/featured-blog\/history-tango-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"The Origin & History of The Tango"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The tango is one of the oldest and most influential dance forms practiced today. It was once considered so salacious it was banned at musical gatherings, but two centuries later, it’s a sensation.<\/p>\n

It’s made its way from Buenos Aires’ migrant communities and brothels to modern New York clubs and contest halls.<\/p>\n

The dance has a staccato feel that’s driven by improvisation. It’s dramatic, celebratory, and intimate. The style has evolved enormously over the centuries, but it’s still referred to as “a secret danced between two people.” <\/span><\/p>\n

It requires you to focus on your feelings, not your choreography, so it’s perfect for dancers seeking profound connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Birth of The Tango<\/span><\/h2>\n

The tango rose to popularity in 1880 in Argentina and Uruguay. In those days, it was the dance of immigrants and impoverished communities. It took much of its inspiration from the flamenco, but African migrants in Buenos Aires gave the dance its characteristic rhythm. The Cuban habanera lent it its dramatic flair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By the early 1900s, the dance had become a European trend that attracted famous music composers like Astor Pantaleon Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel. Gardel’s cancion style is still a definitive element of the tango. It’s traditionally performed by the solo guitar, accordion, or ensemble band.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The dance quickly became a craze, but authorities promptly banned tango gatherings. Society considered the dance indecent and associated it with illicit behavior. <\/span><\/p>\n

The tango’s reputation became increasingly respectable as the lower classes gained freedom through suffrage laws. By the time the 1920s arrived, it had spread to North America, England, and France. By the ’40s, the tango had hit the peak of its popularity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How the Tango Adapted<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many countries and cultures have had a profound impact on the tango. Today, there are eight categories:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n