Origins of Tango

Hi there folks, in this section let me introduce a few facts that took place throughout the history of tango. I deeply believe that in order for you guys to start getting that warm, addictive and sensual feeling that this dance highly offers for everyone, we should begin to know of the richness and heritage from generations all over the world.

Both the music and the dance have indirect influences from the African candombe, the Cuban Havanera, the Andalusian tango, the chotis and the cuplé, added to regional music and popular lyrics.

For researches, it has been almost impossible to determine the starting year of Tango, however; most experts coincide that Buenos Aires, during the decade of 1880 marked the opening point of the music and the dance. In those years there was a proliferation of brothels in Buenos Aires, mostly sustained by immigrant women from Spain, France, Italy, Germany and Poland, whose clientele were also immigrants that had left their families and wives in search of new opportunities. In addition to the above idea, you guys could understand that because Tango was born in inappropriate places, Tango could have some sense of vulgarity and lack of education. But dont be fooled!!!, those places gave Tango elegance and a nice vigorous aspect.

Tango is said to have been born in Buenos Aires, on the shores of the Riachuelo; in brothels and in impoverished neighborhood squats of southern Buenos Aires. The social class in which it developed was a mixture of regional people and immigrants made up by sailors, craftsmen and working class people.

So now folks, you are a little bit more familiarize with the dance of Love, next I will give some tips to even start dancing Tango and of course if you are in the mood to dance, I will also post the upcoming Tango Classes.

Let me then leave you folks with my teacher's advice so you can join the class SOON:

Tango has nothing less to offer than a lifetime of joy. I've seen so many uncoordinated, (even awkward), people become wonderful dancers that everybody wants to dance with. Don't worry! Just dance!"

PD: There is a Tango Lesson at 7 p.m. today at the gym in San Mateo College. I am looking forward to see you there.