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Tango and Cultural Appropriation: Respecting Argentine Roots
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Tango and Cultural Appropriation: Respecting Argentine Roots

Tango's global spread raises questions about cultural respect. Learn how London dancers can honour the dance's Argentine roots while participating fully in its tradition.

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26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Learning to listen: developing your ear for tango music nuances
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Learning to listen: developing your ear for tango music nuances

Learning to listen: developing your ear for tango music nuances

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Tango and Consent: Navigating Physical Closeness With Respect

Tango and Consent: Navigating Physical Closeness With Respect

Argentine tango is one of the most intimate social dances in the world. Understanding and respecting personal boundaries through the cabeceo, the embrace, and attentive communication is not just good manners — it is the foundation of beautiful dancing.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 5 min read
Ricardo Tanturi: Bridging Rhythm and Melody Perfectly
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Ricardo Tanturi: Bridging Rhythm and Melody Perfectly

Explore Ricardo Tanturi's orchestra — the perfect bridge between rhythm and melody. Learn how to dance Castillo's energy and Campos's romance at London milongas.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
How knowing the music deeply makes you a better dancer and DJ
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How knowing the music deeply makes you a better dancer and DJ

How knowing the music deeply makes you a better dancer and DJ

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
The Psychology of the Cabeceo: Why It Reduces Rejection
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The Psychology of the Cabeceo: Why It Reduces Rejection

The cabeceo is tango's elegant answer to social rejection. Discover the psychology behind this invitation system and why it makes milongas better for everyone.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
The relationship between DJing and teaching tango
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The relationship between DJing and teaching tango

The relationship between DJing and teaching tango

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Music for tango class warm-ups: what teachers want from the DJ
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Music for tango class warm-ups: what teachers want from the DJ

Music for tango class warm-ups: what teachers want from the DJ

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
How Swimming Complements Tango Through Breath and Body
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How Swimming Complements Tango Through Breath and Body

Discover how swimming builds the breath control, body awareness, and joint-friendly fitness that makes you a better tango dancer on the London scene.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
The Pre-Milonga Ritual: How Dancers Prepare for a Night Out
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The Pre-Milonga Ritual: How Dancers Prepare for a Night Out

From stretching to shoe selection to setting intentions, discover the rituals experienced tango dancers follow before a London milonga.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Dealing with Dangerous Dancers: Protecting Your Partner
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Dealing with Dangerous Dancers: Protecting Your Partner

How to protect yourself and your partner from collisions at milongas. Practical strategies for leaders and followers dealing with dangerous dancers.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
DJing a practica: looser rules and more experimental programming
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DJing a practica: looser rules and more experimental programming

DJing a practica: looser rules and more experimental programming

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
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