It is often said that music is food for the soul yet what is music without dance. Musical beats compel the listener to move in joy and appreciation of the piece being played. However, dancing is not just any unruly movement but can be confined to a specific style and to specific beats. There are numerous dancing styles all over the globe that move to specific types of music and beats. These styles keep evolving with younger generation or competitors striving to outdo the older generation or fellow competitors. One interesting dancing style of all times is the argentine tango dance. This article will discuss some important facts about the argentine tango dance.
The argentine tango dance is an ancient dancing style and culture that began in the nineteenth century in Argentina and Uruguay. It is mostly a fast paced choreographic dance which involves two dancers. The duo dance to the beats and music of an orchestra. In most cases, the dances comprise of a male and female team of two. This is because more often than not, the tango music and dance tell of a love story. Sometimes this love story is a sad story which is purely narrated through the dance and the beats and not in words. The steps that are taken by the parties are evidently well-practiced and can hardly be mimicked by amateurs. Occasionally, the duo will slow down to express emotional scenes and styles. It is a breath taking dance to watch as the duo dance to a specific repetitive musical style that is danced to a specific kind of beat.
This dance has grown in popularity over the years and has spread in different parts of the world. It has mostly gained route in the Caribbean countries, in some parts of Europe and in America. This dance is taken seriously in the United States. There are many competition that feature the Argentine tango dance in the US. This dance performances and competitions attract large audiences. The competitors join dancing schools to learn the correct dancing technique. This kind of dance takes years of training and practice to master. The dancers display arm and leg dancing techniques. They move their body and display their flexibility as the walk or dance to the rhythm of the tango music beats. In the US the USNATA body is tasked with judging the dancing tango dancing standards and style during competitions.
Other than the dance, the duo usually adorn themselves in a unique and attractive attire. The ladies mostly put on revealing light material dresses. Most of the dresses are short or knee high. Additionally, the ladies also put on high healed adorable shoes. The men on the other hand are adorned in elegant tuxedos and an adorable hat. These attires play a specific role in advancing the theme of the love story that the duo is dancing to. The lady’s attire displays the beauty and confidence of the lady. The argentine tango dance and attire closely resembles the salsa dance.