Learning Argentine Tango in Buenos Aires

[dchester]

I took a look at your website, and in particular, your about page.
http://minoritynomad.com/about/

The best advice I could offer, is to encourage you to focus less on learning tango with a goal of competing in a competition, and instead, see if you can understand the motivation/benefit people have for dancing tango at the milongas in BsAs (social tango). As you seem to be an artsy type of person, you might find you'll like it more than you could imagine (at least that was the case for me, anyways).

BTW, my wife is originally from Cleveland, and we met in the military (in TX). Best of luck in your travels.

 

[stanthemanc]

I really liked this thread. It reminded me of myself. as a newbie which of course I still am. I think that AT is not just learning a dance like Cha Cha (please don't get me wrong Cha Cha is fun and very sociable) but more like a lifestyle. I go to bed thinking about AT and I wake up thinking about AT.

Since I started BR dancing, about a year ago (I just started AT recently) I have developed severe pain on the top of my left foot (after xrays, diagnosed as arthritis). I see my doctor Tuesday for further evaluation. It would be great to know other persons experiences and ways to cope. I do not want to give up dancing. I am retired and I am 73 years old. I have found my passion for my following at least 20 years. Thanks

 

[opendoor]

.. Another idea would be to find a partner and perform as a street dancer on Florida St. and see if you get any tips!...

Really Steve, that is the best idea around, and it actually wasn´t done before (as far as I know, and with the exception of tango flash-mops).

Looking forward to Erick´s Tango Barometer (with live cam) on Calle Florida