Argentina
Four legs, two heads, but one heart. That's what it takes to tango. For over 200 years, this Argentinian dance has swept couples off dance floor and has proven that more than two can enjoy this sultry, seductive treat.
There are many dance forms of tango, such as Urguayan, ballroom, Finnish and the most well-known, the Argentine tango. Argentine tango consists of an intimate embrace between the lead and follower connecting in a chest-to-chest embrace or through the upper thigh. Unlike other forms of tango, the style of Argentine tango is more improvisational than others varieties of the dance. Ideally, no two forms of tango are alike. This type of improvisation of the movements helped dancers move strategically together across crowded dance floors.
Although the origins of the word tango remain uncertain, a few theories persist. It is believed by some that the word originated from African descent, combining the word for the god of drum with the word for drum, (tambor). Others believe that the word means closed space, referencing the small, crowded dance floors that the tango developed over the years. Regardless of its exact meaning, however, the word tango first was associated with the musical style rather than the dance movement.
Additionally, it is believed by some that the tango first started in brothels rather than on dance floors, that has been said not be the case. The Argentina tango originated in the 1890s in response to the dramatic influx of mostly Italian immigrants. During this time period, Argentina grew from a mere 210,000 to over one million people. Throughout this time frame, a cultural fusion emerged, in which traditional instruments and dances from these immigrant families began to meld with and transform the music and dance found in Argentina. With them, they also brought the lyrical flute and guitar, staples of tango music. Additionally, the crowding of dance floors as well as clothing changes also impacted the development of the tango. As a result, tango was born!
During the 1920s, the tango gained momentum throughout Europe and became associated with "high society". Unfortunately, however, the tango declined steeply as a result of a new military dictatorship, which closed many dance halls. It was not until years later that the tango gained popularity and acceptance in Argentina. In the 1980s especially, the popularity of the tango spread to the United States where it became the topic of movies and musicals.
Even now, the tango continues to be a popular dance performed not only in Argentina, but also on dance floors throughout the world.
Companies
Miscellaneous
Mundo Tango Danza - Dir. Lorena Gargantini
Barrufaldi 2316 - Posadas Misiones - Argentina.
Company of Tango and Folklore dances Argentine, courses, shows, education, spectacles, classes, events, Teaching staffs of tango and folklore.
Ballet Estudio Maria Cecilia Diaz
School, ballet
Ituzaingo 407 AR- San Isidro Argentina
Tel. 159390490; 47437421
Ms. Veronica Stamatis
Researcher
Box 1416, 6192 Juan B.Justo street, 8e floor AR- Buenos Aires Argentina
Mr.Tony Martinez
Teacher, dance tuition, classes
Avenida Avellaneda 4466 AR- San Fernando Argentina
Tel. (54.11)4714.3240
Mr. Juan A. Mainero
Teacher, dance tuition, classes
Pringles 341 AR- San Luis Argentina
Tel. (54.2652)43.1499
Baile flamenco
School, classes, tuition
AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. 4857.3655
mariajam@impsat1.com.ar
Ms. Beatriz Conte
Flexibilidad Postural Global
Kinesiology
AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4772.0202
beatrizconte@tutopia.com
Escuela de Danzas Del Liceo
School, Contemporary, Jazz, Arabian Dances
Anasagasti 2032 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4822.2291
Estudio Otto Werberg
School, modern, classic dance
Av. Callao 353, 1o, A AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. & Fax 49625612; 43717245
M & J Dance equipment
Av. Cordoba 1162 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4372.8087; Fax (54)4782.3212
mina_ssian@ciudad.com.ar
Mr. Lic. Guillermo D. Paterno, Director
Medicina de la Danza
Center, dance medicine
Av. Rivadavia 2057, 3o, H , 2 cuerpo AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4954.4623, (15)4183.8577
Ms. Monica Galli, Director
Estudio de Actividades Artisticas
Studio, Spanish dances
Av. San Juan 1847 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. & Fax (54)4304.1150
Taller de Tango Saverio Perre
School
Avenida Belgrano 2259 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4952.1109
Mr. Otto Werberg Karitan
Teacher, dance tuition, classes
Avenida Callao 353 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54.11)4371.7245
Estudio Otto Werberg
School, modern, classic dance
Avenida Callao 353, 1o, A AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. & Fax 49625612; 43717245
Atenea School
Ms. Guadalupe Cejas
Avenida Corrientes 1685 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4375.1394
Teatro Avenida School
Mr. Omar Urraspuro
Avenida de Mayo 1222 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)15.4400.3678
Teatro Avenida School
Ms. Graciela Reos Saiz
Avenida de Mayo 1222 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)15.4400.3678
Teatro Avenida School
Ms. Natalia Bonansea
Avenida de Mayo 1222 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)15.4400.3678
Academia Nacional de Tango
School, dance tuition, classes, classical, ballet, tango
Avenida De Mayo 833 P1e AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54.11)4345.6967
Lesiones de la Danza
School
Avenida Rivadavia 2057 3o H 2do cuerpo AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4954.4623, 15.4183.8577
Candy Ballet Estudio
School
Avenida Rivadavia 6374 "B" AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)15.4183.5347, 4631.5590
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Marzig School
Avenida Rivadavia 7317 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)611.9633
Grupo Flamenco P' Alante School
Avenida San Juan 1847 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. & Fax (54)221.4304.1150
Noemi Coelho - Rodolfo Olguin - Danzas
Mr. Rodolfo Olguin, Director
School, dance tuition, classes, classical, ballet
Blanco Encalada 2126 (1428) AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)47810130
coelholguines76@hotmail.com
Estudio de Danza Roxana Grinstein School
Bustamante 1034 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4863.2848
Bailarina Dance shop
C. Pellegrini 755, local 5 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. 43263776
Estudio de Danza y Artes Escenicas
Ms. Graciela Forzatti, Director
School, Classical, Spanish dances
Calle 61 yy 8 sobre diagonal 78 No 733 La Plata AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Asociacion Espaeola de S.M. de Belgrano School
Ciudan de la Paz 1760 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4784.3196
Instituto Superior Artistico School
dance tuition, classes, dance tuition, classes
Conesa 3765 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54.11)4702.2555
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Centro Cultural Ricardo Rojas Uba School
Prof. Cidinha Fursan
Corrientes 2038 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Arte Danza Escuela de Danzas
School, dance tuition, classes, classical, ballet
Delgado 1455 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54.11)4551.2183
artedanza@infovia.com.ar
Ms. Mayra Pierini
Teacher, dance tuition, classes
Doblas 922 PBB AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54.11)4921.3020
Ms. Lidia Herrero
Teacher, dance tuition, classes
Ercilla 6723 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54.11)4643.1785
Estudio de Danza Margarita Fernendez School
Esmeralda 570 Piso 1 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4982.2906
margafer@datamarkets.com.ar
Ms. Sandra Villani
Estudio de Danza Margarita Fernendez
Teacher, Child dance theatre
Esmeralda 570 Piso 1 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4982.2906
margafer@datamarkets.com.ar
M'Oro Rubi Escuela de Arte Flamenco
Ms. Marisa G. Cura Spanish dance
Estado de Israel 4823 (subte B) AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4855.4745; (54)154041.1358
cfrione@dynamo.com.ar
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Derecho
School, Flamenco, Arabian dances, Tango
Figueroa Alcorta 2263 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4809.5649; Fax (54)4809.5600
Estudio de Danzas Catalina Ulloa School
Freire 1073 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. 4552.1849; 4553.1120
Estudio de Danzas Catalina Ulloa School
Freire 1073 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. 4552.1849; 4553.1120
Clely Rugnone
Teacher, dance classes, tango, milonga
General Jose de Artigas 1360 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54.11)4585.6102, (54.15)4410.2848
Christina Marques Dance Studio
Ms. Christina Marques, Director
Godoy Cruz 3208 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. & Fax (54)4779-0537
Escuela de Danza del Abasto School
Ms. Silvana Cardell, Artistic Director
Guardia Vieja 3783 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)4866.2671
pmen@cvtci.com.ar
Minotauro School
dance tuition, classes
Guatemala 4429 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54.11)4832.6009
O Geros tou Moria, Union Peloponnense de la America del Sur
Group, folk, Greek, performing. amateur
Humberto I 1470 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Conservatorio Superior de Danzas y Gimnasia School
Ms. Cristina S. de Facal, Director
Independencia 2167 1o A AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54)11.4552.4163, Fax (54)4941.9930
Ms. Paula Schapiro
Teacher, dance tuition, classes
J. R. de Velazco 415 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54.11)4856.6883
Andares, Centro de Trabajo Corporal School
Juan Bautista Alberdi 2294 AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. 1544230669; 1544261591
Lavalle Dance Center - Estudio de Danzas
School, dance tuition, classes
Lavalle 918 3er Piso AR-1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
Tel. (54.11)4326.1196
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