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The Most Passionate Dance As Latin America Active Adventures

By Ronald Stewart


The Argentine Tango has its roots in the 1800 s. This was a period of grave difficulty for many. It was this very fact that allowed the longing to be poured out in dance. During the period many Europeans and Africans found their way to Buenos Aires and it is these immigrants that started the dramatic and very sensual style of dance. The intimacy between the dance partners of an Argentine Tango duo is palpable, another one of Latin America Active Adventures.

While the Tango music of today is quite upbeat it is by no means the type of music that characterizes the original Argentine Tango. The music primarily used for the dance is created on a German instrument that resembles an accordion. The instrument is called and Bandoneon and the sound emitted is melodic and carries undertones of romance. Modern-day variations of the Tango are classified as ballroom dancing, however, the original Argentine Tango was not intended as such.

Throughout history, the Argentine Tango was not seen as a competitive dance, it was done on a social level with dancers doing it for the fun and not to be compared to other dancers. However, times have changed and Tango competitions have become more prevalent.

In Buenos Aires in Argentina, there is an Annual Argentine Tango competition held each August. The competition is the World Tango Tournament and forms a part of the Tango Festival. The first of these contests were held in the year 2003. The competition is divided into two distinct categories which have their own requirements for entrance.

Category one is referred to as Tango De Pista. This division must abide by strict rules. The use of traditional milonga figures us imperative. Category two is called Tango Escenario and is a more free form of the dance. The end results are properly choreographed and include a mixture of other dance disciplines like ballet as well. Since 2013 allowance has been made for the entrance of couples are of the same gender.

Argentine Tango competitions are prevalent these days, however, it wasn t always so. Many still disapprove of the competitions, however, the benefits cannot be ignored. Competition always brings out the best in you and it brings to the fore the desire to better your skills. It is human nature to want to be better than those competing against you. Participating in a competition is preceded by intensive training and long hours of training which bring with them an improvement in your skills.

An Argentine Tango competition is the best place to put your skills to the test. This is where you find out if you really are as good as you think you are. A competition identifies areas where improvement is required. Nobody enjoys losing or receiving criticism, however, this should never be allowed to deny your self-esteem. It takes courage and confidence to dance and be judged, take the criticism constructively rather than to the heart. Be proud of your accomplishment and move on to becoming a better dancer.

The development of camaraderie is probably the most enjoyable part of the competition. While you are competing against each other, you are all experiencing the same nerves and thrills as each other. The shared excitement of the event and the experience is the perfect opportunity to develop bonds and build friendships that will span a lifetime. Push yourself to be better and applaud those who have evidently put in the work to create a dance that is flawless. Learn from each other.




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