Learning how to dance the tango can feel like a never-ending journey. We know it was the case for us! Plus, contrary to other disciplines where you can follow a curriculum that stands the test of time… the tango world is... a bit messier! Maybe you take a few classes here and there with visiting maestros? Or, you follow your beloved local teachers… but aren’t 100% sure if there is a structure or program laid out across all the lessons? And because of that, it can be incredibly frustrating to imp

In tango, becoming a musical dancer can be a challenging and long journey. But if you love tango dancing, it is absolutely necessary. Indeed, as dancers, the music is what we express! And, this is even more important in tango where all movements are improvised, and the music is the only ‘tangible’ element both partners have to play with. But we can’t know all the tango songs by heart, can we? That’s why we, at Tango Space, love teaching our students about the 3 styles of tango music: Guardia Vie

Here’s the number 1 reason why tango dancers don’t manage to connect their steps with the music. They don’t hear there are dancing layers in tango music… and end up being stuck dancing to the rhythmic base and counting the beat in their head, instead of being in the flow of the music. Our students often describe tango music as “a big bowl of sound”. And it’s true that when you’re starting out, it is often hard to differentiate the different instruments, the melody, the countermelody, the musical

Tango Is a Dramatic Vocabulary

Struggling to connect your tango steps with the music? It's a common challenge. Tango music is rich and complex, often leaving dancers focusing on steps rather than the melody. What's holding you back? ➡️ Difficulty in discerning the different layers of tango music. ➡️ A focus on steps, not the musical flow. ➡️ The result? You think about steps, not the music, limiting your connection and creativity. Our Complete Tango Musicality Formula is here to change that. Learn to understand and express th

🎵 Myth-Busting Tango Musicality! 🕺💃 Think you need to memorize every tango song and recognize each orchestra to dance musically? That's a common misconception! Here's our hot take: It's not about knowing every song by heart. Instead, it's about understanding the 3 styles of tango music: Guardia Vieja, Tango Salon, and Tango Milonguero. Each style offers unique rhythms, instruments, and structures, providing you with the essential guidelines for what to listen to and how to move. Our Complete