Tango is a dance for two people.

1. Introduction to Tango

Tango is a two-person dance that originated from the Tango dance, a folk dance in the central and western parts of America. Tango is a special form of modern dance. Dance is a dance with Latin characteristics.

The accompaniment music for tango dance is in 2/4 time, but it is played in a staccato style with a very strong sense of rhythm. Therefore, when actually playing, each quarter note is converted into two eighth notes, so that there are four eighth notes in each measure.

From the end of the 16th century to the beginning of the 17th century, with the trade of black slaves into the Americas, Latin American folk dance styles were integrated, forming the Mexican tango with elegant and free dance postures, and the Argentine tango with upright dance postures, bold and vigorous dance steps. Later, it was introduced Europe, and continue to integrate and develop.

2. Historical Origin

Tango is said to be a secret dance between lovers. Men originally wore daggers when dancing. Although they did not wear daggers, the dancers must have a serious expression and show Looking around, wary of being discovered. You must smile when dancing in other dances, but you must not smile when dancing tango, and your expression must be serious.

The body language of tango dance is very rich. The standardized tango dance used in sports dance competitions is much simpler than the local tango dance in Argentina.

Classification of tango genres

1. Argentine tango

Argentine tango is popular today and is the origin of all types of tango. In Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, tango represents the grassroots nature of Argentina, but it is not just a form of leisure, but a form of culture. In the early days, it was not called tango, but called Milonga. It evolved from one of the many Argentinian folk dances.

Today, Argentine tango is a highly respected organization and society that conducts research and development. It is a leader in all types of dance. From Argentine tango dance studios in communities to Broadway theaters in the United States, the dance can be said to be everywhere. .

2. British Tango

British Tango started its invasion of Europe from the French-Argentinian community on the other side of the British Isles. Due to the release of its standard templates, it has gained momentum in promotion. From then on, the heterogeneous tango "English tango" in the eyes of Argentines gradually replaced the word "tango".

3. American Tango

The development of American Tango from Argentine Tango to American Tango is inevitable. Due to the popularity of British tango, American tango has tended to favor British tango in terms of holding and dance steps. In traditional American tango, the cold and beautiful heroines in Hollywood movies turn to each other through the masculine and arrogant passion of tango dance. The word "Tango" has been deeply implanted in the hearts of people all over the world through movies.