Archive for the ‘Tango’ Category
Tango in Buenos Aires: an Introduction
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
When people travel to Argentina, most of them want a taste of tango. Either because they are tango dancers themselves or just because tango is so much a part of the culture. Either way, there are various ways to experience Argentina’s most famous export. Tango in Buenos Aires falls into two categories: tango for tourists, […]
Why Take a Tango Trip to Buenos Aires?
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012Clarry’s Buenos Aires Tango Tips
Monday, July 6th, 2009
Clarry Smits (seen here with dance partner Lorie) is one of the top tango dancers and instructors in Vancouver, Canada. He also runs Tango a Media Luz, a popular Vancouver milonga that features Golden Age tango every Friday night. Clarry recently visited Buenos Aires and I asked him about his tango experience in “the Paris […]
Local Expert Pedro Werberg Reveals Buenos Aires’ Hidden Treasures
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Pedro Werberg knows Buenos Aires inside and out. A native of Buenos Aires fluent in English, German and of course Spanish, Pedro offers guided tours that explore the hidden treasures of the city. I asked Pedro about his favorite restaurants, shops, cafes and things to see and do in BA. Here’s what he had to […]
Get a Copy of El Tangauta
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
If you’re a tango dancer visiting Buenos Aires, one of the first things you’ll want to do after you arrive in the city is pick up a copy of El Tangauta. El Tangauta is a free magazine that is loaded with valuable tango information. Inside you’ll find a detailed current schedule of practically all tango […]
Good Instructors, Crowded Classes at DNI Tango
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
DNI Tango is possibly the most popular tango school in Buenos Aires for anyone interested in learning the “tango nuevo” style. The school has an outstanding reputation due largely to the superb dancing skills of the proprietors, Pablo Villarraza and Dana Frigoli. I took a few dozen classes at DNI over the past couple of […]
Where to Buy Men’s Tango Shoes
Monday, January 12th, 2009
There are several good places to buy men’s tango shoes in Buenos Aires. Here’s what you’ll find at a few of the stores I’ve visited. Neo Tango, located at Sarmiento 1938, has perhaps the best selection of men’s tango shoes in Buenos Aires. Styles range from conservative to ridiculously flamboyant. They also sell about a […]