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How to Enjoy Tango When You're Having a Bad Dance Night
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How to Enjoy Tango When You're Having a Bad Dance Night

Every tango dancer has bad nights. Here's how to handle them with grace: lower the stakes, enjoy the music, be social and keep showing up.

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26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Tango and Body Image: Embracing Your Body Through the Embrace
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Tango and Body Image: Embracing Your Body Through the Embrace

Explore how tango transforms your relationship with your body, shifting focus from appearance to sensation, connection, and presence.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Tango and Salsa: Comparing Two Latin Social Dances
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Tango and Salsa: Comparing Two Latin Social Dances

Compare Argentine tango and salsa: their music, embrace, movement, and communities. Discover what makes each unique and what London dancers can learn from both.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Tango Tourism in London: Find a Milonga Any Night of the Week
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Tango Tourism in London: Find a Milonga Any Night of the Week

Visiting London? Find a tango milonga any night of the week. A practical guide for tango tourists navigating the city's vibrant dance scene.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
The Pre-Milonga Class: Making the Most of the Clase Previa
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The Pre-Milonga Class: Making the Most of the Clase Previa

Get the most from pre-milonga tango classes in London. Practical tips for beginners and experienced dancers on the clase previa — that valuable hour before the dance.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Collecting Your Feet: The Micro-Movement That Cleans Up Dance
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Collecting Your Feet: The Micro-Movement That Cleans Up Dance

Collection — bringing your feet together between steps — is the micro-movement that transforms messy tango into clean, elegant dance. Here's how to master it.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
The Backward Step: Why Followers Need Strong Back Technique
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The Backward Step: Why Followers Need Strong Back Technique

The backward step is the follower's most important and most underdeveloped movement. Learn the technique, drills, and musical expression that transform it.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
How to Practise Tango Without a Partner: Solo Drills
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How to Practise Tango Without a Partner: Solo Drills

You don't need a partner to improve your tango. Discover solo drills for walking, pivots, balance, musicality, and posture that will transform your dancing.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Why Simple Dancing Is Often the Most Enjoyable for Partners
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Why Simple Dancing Is Often the Most Enjoyable for Partners

Why the simplest tango dancing creates the best experience for your partner. The skill behind walking, pausing and musical connection over complex figures.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Knee Care for Tango Dancers: Protecting Your Joints
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Knee Care for Tango Dancers: Protecting Your Joints

Protect your knees for a long tango life: technique adjustments, strengthening exercises, and when to seek professional help for knee pain.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Why Tango Dancers Carry Multiple Pairs of Shoes
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Why Tango Dancers Carry Multiple Pairs of Shoes

Tango dancers carry multiple shoes for comfort, floor conditions, and the different phases of a milonga evening. Here is why — and how to build your collection.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Partner Rotation in Class: Why Dancing With Everyone Helps
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Partner Rotation in Class: Why Dancing With Everyone Helps

Partner rotation in tango class can feel uncomfortable, but it's one of the fastest ways to improve. Here's why dancing with everyone accelerates your learning.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 6 min read
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