"D’Arienzo pushes the beat, and Di Sarli the melody. Many orchestras can be placed, more or less conveniently, on an axis between these two poles. Troilo, who pushes the lyric, hints at another dimension, but we can say that he blends the two impulses, or moves between them, and leave it at that.

Pugliese destroys these notions of a simple classification of tango music into the rhythmic and the lyrical.

These two forces are present simultaneously in his music, it’s not that he’s “off the scale” — he’s not even on the scale in the first place."

Pugliese's tension and release in his tango are one of a kind. The way he builds and releases tension is what strikes listeners.

This can be heard and felt in his signature song, “La Yumba.” Pugliese gives a moment of respite when the beat grows too forceful and tense.

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When you hear the word “tango,” what comes to mind? Some people think about the tango dance first, and some think about the tango music. what is tango?

Is it a dance or music?

Warning: tango contains highly addictive ingredients!

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Tango is a dance that does not force you to smile. 

It allows you to be just you. It takes you in - in whatever mood you arrive. Tango does not care about whatever you are showing on the outside.

Tango does not care about whatever you are showing on the outside. Tango focuses internally - the outward expression such as your smile and joy can remain unexposed.

You can be happy without forcing yourself to show it to others.

• Tango is improvised and thus requires focus. 

Tango, unlike any other dances, requires focus and presence of mind. It is a dance that relies on improvisation and adaptability.

It’s like navigating through the final stages of business negotiations. You know what to expect, yet anything can happen.

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At first, dance will control the dancers. Eventually, the dancers will know tango deeply until the dance becomes a part of them, and the dance will no longer hold them.

The same is true for Web3. With Web 1.0 and Web 2.0, we were controlled by centralized entities. After generations of learning, progressing, and building, we have now reached a point where we can create Web3.

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One dancer who has written about tango is Hugo Mastrolorenzo, a tango dancer, teacher, and choreographer whose contributions to the genre extend beyond the dance floor.

One of his books, Tango Dance: In Search of the Method That Has Never Existed, has gained critical acclaim for diving into the fundamentals, technicalities, and contradictions surrounding the present method of teaching tango choreography. His other book, Tango Dance: The Origin of the Species, participated in the 64th International Book Fair of Frankfurt, Germany in 2012. He also wrote Tango Has Died on Stage, which reviewed traditional tango as opposed to the more modern, showy, and commercial style

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In making sound decisions, one can then say that intuition is equally important as applying logic to find the best approach to a situation.

The problem is that not all people have developed their intuitive skills, or they might not be confident enough in their gut feeling to follow it.

Although there are various ways to develop one’s intuitive skills, one unconventional yet effective method is by learning the Argentine tango.

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While Carlos Gardel is celebrated for his music, why is it that one will rarely hear his songs being played and danced to in milongas?

Some will likely try to avoid the yeta of “Adios Muchachos,” but all other songs by Gardel are best enjoyed while one is sitting down so as to ride through the wave of its emotions that have stood the test of time. Even those who may not be familiar with the language can understand the profundity in Gardel’s songs, which can transport them back to an era when heartbreak, exile, homesickness, romance, and other such themes comprised the meaning of life for most porteños.

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Often, when the topic of milongas arises, the discussion might typically revolve around one’s partner or the codigos that govern proper etiquette.

However, there is one aspect of the milonga that might not always be talked about but remains a crucial factor of what actually makes this event enjoyable: the music and the DJ.

The choice of songs can either save or ruin the night. Though often overlooked, a Tango DJ actually plays a crucial role in encouraging dancers to return to the dance floor despite having danced for hours already.

But how do they do it? What are the tricks up a tango DJ’s sleeve that they can make everyone dance all night long without them feeling tired?

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Because of its striking combination of enthralling dance steps, thrilling music, and dazzling visuals, it’s not surprising that the tango is famous all over the globe. Each lively dance motion performed by the dancers naturally captures the attention of the audience.

Tanghost Leader Damian Esell discusses memorization, energy, and motion in Argentine tango.

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Let's say a tanguero and a tanguera are on a packed dance floor, executing the steps so flawlessly that they look so stellar and breathtaking.

However, as they move around the floor, they hit other couples as they maintain their connection and keep time with the music. Would they still be considered good dancers?

The answer is no.

In tango, floor craft — the ability to navigate around the floor without bumping into other couples — is just as important as the dance steps.

Remember: tango is not just about the steps — it's about the connection, the music, and the floor.

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Before the red color became so popular that it was hailed the “unofficial color” of tango, a quick look back on history reveals that there was, in fact, a tango color that was a huge craze over a hundred years ago, and it was NOT the color red, but ORANGE!

As per popular brief history the color didn’t have any connection with meanings and sentimentality. It was a mere marketing strategy utilized by a very well-known fashion designer to sell his unsold stock of orange-colored fabrics.

By naming it Tango Orange, since the Tango was becoming more and more popular, he managed to catch everyone’s attention, and his unsold stock became sold out in an instant.

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Soft, fluid, and tender — the Tango Vals is one of the three principal forms of Argentine Tango.

When we dance to it, it’s impossible to deny that it is incredibly rich and deliciously filled with subtleties that make us immediately sway to the beat. People often mistake Vals Tango as Viennese Waltz because of their similar rhythm. Yes, the Tango Vals is an evolution of the Viennese Waltz, but it uses the tertiary rhythm differently.

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