Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byHoratio Kennedy Modified over 6 years ago
1
El tango
2
Origin: from Argentina Possible meanings of “tango”
May have African roots – “closed place” Or could be derived from tanguere – “to touch” Simply based on sound of drums – “tan-go”
3
Buenos Aires was a combination of:
El tango Type of popular music and dance Buenos Aires was a combination of: African, Spanish, Italian, British, Polish, Russian, and Natives Of COURSE the music and dance would blend too! Music became a mixture of: Milonga - Habanera
4
Tango Instruments Bandoneon (accordion) Violin Piano Guitar
5
El tango - clothes Men: nice suits, usually match the woman’s dress
Women: Dresses, usually very revealing. Different styles and/or colors.
6
El Tango Today Lots of dance competitions worldwide
TV show dance competitions, tango is always one of the dances
7
Some examples of El tango
Sound & Dance – Enjoy!
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.