[The world of Argentine tango]

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1. 1. The beginning of Argentine tango

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It was 120 years ago.

Argentine tango was born in the port city of La Boca in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina in South America.

Buenos Aires at that time was extremely prosperous in international trade, with a mixture of immigrants from Europe, people brought from Africa, and local indigenous Indio people, and it was said that it was so vibrant.

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On the other hand, the poor workers who gathered at the harbor went to the bar almost every night and danced with the women in the bar who were looking for the workers, reminding them of their wives and lovers in their hometowns, and evoking the feelings of their hometown. It was. Eventually, the dance will be performed with a fusion of African rhythms, European tunes, and local indio music.

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This fusion of music and dance is said to be the beginning of Argentine tango.

Argentine tango may have a sad tune because of this background.

In addition, although it is not well known, Argentine tango also has songs, and the style of singing the thoughts hidden in the human heart makes us feel CORAZON and still attracts many people.

* Corazon means "heart" and "soul" in Spanish.

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2. 2. Music for dancing Argentine tango

The current Argentine tango and the music of milonga contained in it are made up of a mixture of various elements.

Therefore, you can start dancing to the accompaniment of guitars, flutes, violins, etc. from Europe, and you can see various musical elements such as waltz and polka from Europe, music Kandon Donbe from Africa, and Habanera in Cuba. increase. In terms of rhythm, it was born from a mixture of ethnic rhythms such as European, Indio, and African rhythms gathered in Buenos Aires. The lyrical atmosphere and passionate colors of each rhythm are well-balanced.

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3. 3. What kind of dance is Argentine tango?

What kind of dance is Argentine tango?

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A pair dance where men and women dance violently in gorgeous costumes?

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Or is it a pair dance in which a woman performs acrobatic techniques with a man in a sexy dress with a lot of exposure?

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It is often misunderstood as "continental tango" included in ballroom dancing and ballroom dancing, and even in the name of Argentine tango, "stage tango" for the show is often thought of as Argentine tango itself.

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Generally, the Argentine tango that is danced is called "salon tango", and when you go to learn Argentine tango, it also means "salon tango".

Dancing as a pair of men and women is no different from other pair dances, but there is no pre-choreographed way of dancing.

It's a dance that is improvised, with men leading and women following the signal.

Of course, it may seem difficult at first, but if you can understand the mechanism by learning the basic steps, it is a deep dance that you can dance freely in the interaction between the two.

Salon tango has a large improvisational element, so there are no mistakes or failures.

For that reason, it is more fun to dance freely than ballroom dancing, where steps and poses are fixed, and it can be said that it is a dance style if you can easily enjoy it without thinking "Don't make a mistake!".

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3. 3. Will "body" and "heart" change in Argentine tango?

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The first thing that people who start tango notice may be a change in body shape.

The basis of Argentine tango is "walking". Of course, your posture will improve, but I think that there are many people who tighten their entire legs and make their ankles thinner.

In addition, one of the features is to make the whole leg look beautiful, and since you are always conscious of aligning both knees, the O leg may improve naturally.

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In addition, it also includes a "twisting" movement when dancing, so it has a nice effect that the waist naturally tightens ♪ The "Ocho diet" born from Argentine tango is derived from the movement using the twist of the waist called Ocho Adelante of Argentine tango. I am.

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Continuing the Argentine tango will naturally improve your standing posture, and if you're a woman, it's not a dream to be able to walk quickly with high-heeled shoes.

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The movement of men and women jumping in tango is called abrasso (hug), and there is research that it has a stress-reducing effect.

In recent years, a style called tango therapy has also been established, and it is being carried out to improve the symptoms of dementia and Parkinson's disease and to restore the relationship of trust between husband and wife.

If you get tired of your daily busy schedule, why not try Argentine Tango to heal yourself. ​

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