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The double bass in tango: the rhythmic foundation DJs rely on
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The double bass in tango: the rhythmic foundation DJs rely on

The double bass in tango: the rhythmic foundation DJs rely on

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
String sections in tango: violin arrangements that define an...
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String sections in tango: violin arrangements that define an...

String sections in tango: violin arrangements that define an orchestra's style

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Following Ochos: Tips for Smooth Pivots and Clean Crosses
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Following Ochos: Tips for Smooth Pivots and Clean Crosses

Refine your ocho technique as a follower with tips on pivots, crosses, grounding, and musicality for smoother tango dancing.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 6 min read
The role of the piano in tango orchestras: what to listen for as a DJ
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The role of the piano in tango orchestras: what to listen for as a DJ

The role of the piano in tango orchestras: what to listen for as a DJ

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
The bandoneon in tango: how this instrument shapes the music you play
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The bandoneon in tango: how this instrument shapes the music you play

The bandoneon in tango: how this instrument shapes the music you play

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
The Role of Demonstration in Tango Teaching
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The Role of Demonstration in Tango Teaching

Effective tango teaching follows a natural progression: watch a clear demonstration, try the movement yourself, then feel it become part of your dancing.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 6 min read
Tango music history for DJs: understanding the evolution of the genre
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Tango music history for DJs: understanding the evolution of the genre

Tango music history for DJs: understanding the evolution of the genre

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
Tango Weekenders in the UK: Events Outside London
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Tango Weekenders in the UK: Events Outside London

Discover tango weekenders across the UK, from Brighton to Edinburgh. Why travelling for tango brings fresh partners, deeper learning and lasting friendships.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
London vs Paris Tango: Two Capitals, Two Cultures
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London vs Paris Tango: Two Capitals, Two Cultures

How do London and Paris tango scenes compare? Explore the differences in milonga culture, teaching styles, music, and community across two great capitals.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 6 min read
Emergency tandas: reliable sets when you're unsure what to play next
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Emergency tandas: reliable sets when you're unsure what to play next

Emergency tandas: reliable sets when you're unsure what to play next

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
The First Thirty Seconds: Why the Opening of a Tanda Matters
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The First Thirty Seconds: Why the Opening of a Tanda Matters

The opening moments of a tanda set the tone for everything that follows. Learn why experienced dancers never rush the first thirty seconds.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
The perfect vals tanda: four waltzes that make everyone dance
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The perfect vals tanda: four waltzes that make everyone dance

How to program tango waltz tandas effectively in your milonga set — placement, construction, and orchestra selection.

T Test Maint
26 Mar 2026 7 min read
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