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Every week we will post a few links to provide you, the student or otherwise, with resources to propel you forward in your Tango journey. Using a specific song or orchestra as a muse, here you will find a link to a song, a youtube video, and a blog post, as well as a quote and an etiquette tip. Enjoy!
You can find an archive of the previous "This Week" postings at our MIM Tango blog
Orchestra: Rodolfo Biagi
Singer: Jorge Ortiz
Year Recorded: 1941
This video is taken following a class by Sebastian Achaval and Roxana Suarez. This young couple teaches around the world extensively and they are known for their flexible embrace, musicality, and elegance.
"Color cielo" In her blog "Chamuyo", Jantango writes about the history of the words "chan chan".
"Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order."
- Samuel Beckett
BE NICE MEN: During a dance at a milonga, if you find yourselves telling women what steps they should be doing while dancing, to follow "better", or any form of criticism beyond "please relax your arms/head", it is likely that you are the ones who need feedback. Get yourselves to classes so that you can learn to lead and dance better. And from here on out, be a gentleman to every woman you dance with!
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