1. “a sad thought that can be danced”
Tango Dance
“a sad thought that can be danced”
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2. What is tango dance?
Tango, a Spanish/Latin partner dance, with the corresponding musical style of tango music, that uses European ballroom dancing and percussive African influences.
Dances from the candombe ceremonies of former slave peoples helped shape the modern day tango.
Described as:
“a sad thought that can be danced”
“a vertical expression of a horizontal desire”

3. From Where did Tango originate?
Buenas Aires, Argentina
Montevideo, Uruguay
Melting Pot
Thousands of European immigrants
Low/Middle class people
Primarily danced by women
Combination of African rhythms and European classical music

4. When did Tango start? Early 19th century- 1800’s
Started as a local, social dance
Brothels, bars/pubs, and balls
Number of theories of the source of the
name ‘tango’.
Tango= “I have” like a possession
Tango= “to touch” reflecting the contact of
The dancing

5. What music is used in tango dancing?
Bandoneon- introduced in created a unique sound for Tango. Originally from Germany.
BANDONEON
FLUTE
SPANISH GUITAR
VIOLIN
Around 1911, the word "tango" was often applied to dances in a 2/4 or 4/4 rhythm such as the one-step.
SOLO PIANO

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