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Aug 6, 20191 min read

Focus on Feelings

Argentine Tango is more feeling than it is steps. Though emotions absolutely play a huge role in Argentine Tango, today I'm talking about...

Jun 24, 20191 min read

Leaders, dance alone.

Leaders, don't forget to dance alone; and by that, I mean practice! How will you ever find enough focus to lead someone confidently...

Apr 12, 20191 min read

What should I wear to tango?

Well, tango is a sexy dance, so people tend to wear pretty sexy clothes, especially at the milongas (social dances), whereas the classes

Jan 12, 20191 min read

What does it mean to lead in tango?

To really lead, gentlemen, you must be secure “in yourself.” I know that sounds cliché, but it’s true. Don't try to lead her when you walk,

Mar 12, 20182 min read

Do tango teachers dance with their students at the milongas?

Well, yes and no. I can’t speak for all instructors, of course, so I will only speak for myself. Yes, I dance with some of my students at th

Feb 22, 20171 min read

"Is tango hard to learn?"

Like anything worthwhile, it takes effort to learn. There is nothing quite like the synchronicity of a perfect tango: when two bodies, two h

Jul 21, 20161 min read

"Can I start in the middle of the month?"

Our classes are progressive and build on the material learned the week before. So if this is your first time through the series, and you've

Feb 20, 20152 min read

Another student asks, "Will I dance?"

A prospective student just emailed me, "I want to learn the tango, but I'm wondering will I sit all night, or will I dance?" In our lesson