Argentine Tango Glossary: Essential Terms for the Dance Floor and Milonga
A practical Argentine tango glossary covering abrazo, cabeceo, tanda, cortina, ocho, giro, sacada and more—with 48 Dance Forums thread links.
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Juan Carlos Copes: The Choreographer Who Took Argentine Tango to Broadway
Juan Carlos Copes transformed social tango knowledge into choreography, theater, television, film and an international profession.
María Nieves: The Dancer Who Helped Take Argentine Tango to the World
María Nieves carried Buenos Aires social tango into television, Broadway and a worldwide revival while remaining an unmistakable artist in her own right.
Vals Criollo and Tango Vals: A Complete Guide to the Rioplatense Waltz
A complete guide to vals criollo, tango vals, vals porteno, vals ciudadano and vals cruzado, and how these overlapping names fit into the Rioplatense waltz tradition.
A Comprehensive History of Argentine Tango
A comprehensive history of Argentine tango, from its Río de la Plata origins in Buenos Aires and Montevideo to Golden Age orchestras, social dance styles, nuevo tango, and contemporary milonga culture.