The first thing Ms. Rodrigues did was mention that she was looking for work to tango dance-class partners.
The milonga -- essentially any place or event where people gather to dance tango -- is where the history of the dance meets its future, where the nostalgic sounds of accordions blend with the rejuvenating energy of youth, and where the most seasoned dancers share the dance floor with novices.
Its quick frenetic and vigorous rhythm draws upon the fusion of musical genres such as marching music, Brazilian tango, square dance, polka and pieces of classical repertoire, performed by martial bands and fanfares.
But those that love tango argue that the dance's difficulty increases its attraction.
Musicians fitted rhythms and melodies to tango's complex dance steps.
Moreover, it takes two to dance a reconciliation tango.
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As one of the most recognizable embodiments of that identity, the music, dance and poetry of tango both embodies and encourages diversity and cultural dialogue.
The hype, after all, is warranted - the steak really is the best in the world, dance halls fill with tango students every night of the week, the soccer matches are intense and passionate, the wine is affordable and delicious.
This underground, nocturnal world of tango offers the purest way for visitors to experience the dance.
At both places you will see locals, as well as tourists who are completely hooked on tango, dancing socially while making sure to respect all the dance floor etiquette ("codigos") that make this a cultural experience.
The tango drew on stylistic influences from African, Spanish, Italian and traditional Argentine dance forms.
For most Argentines tango, and by extension its annual festival runs deeper than just song and dance.
And in the cellblock tango, they really did try and use some of the language of contemporary music videos in a Fosse dance scene.
Tango originated in the working-class neighbourhoods of the Argentinean capital, which is a great place to learn some dance steps.
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