By Franklin Coiner, Makaha
Looking in through the internet, Argentine Tango features other vocabulary that is foreign to ballroom, such as the parada (in which the leader puts his foot against the follower's foot), the arrastre (in which the leader appears to drag or be dragged by the follower's foot), and several kinds of sacada (in which the leader displaces the follower's leg by stepping into her space). And Finnish tango is closer to the Argentine than to Ballroom in its technique and vocabulary.
Other regional variations are based on the Argentine style as well. to enhance individual, family, and community life. The tempo is medium; 120 - 128 beats per minute (30-32 mpm at 4/4) is recommended for exhibitions because of the way most of the syllabus figures are configured, the best music should have steady, predictable two-measure (8-beat) phrases with a strong cadence. There are many in Argentina that are paying attention. And in the US, the different styles exist only in the big cities and as a peripheral exclusive dance.
In Hawaii, I would personally like to see those two in fusion with the Filipino Tango. That would be a Tango. The Tango continues on today as a romantic dance for couples, although there are many forms of the dance. The main styles vary from Argentine, Finnish, International, and American. The Americanized version has been made very popular through its display in various movies, including the 1998 film, Tango. There are countless other films displaying the Tango, such as Take the Lead, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, True Lies, Shall We Dance, and Frida.
Looking in through the internet, Argentine Tango features other vocabulary that is foreign to ballroom, such as the parada (in which the leader puts his foot against the follower's foot), the arrastre (in which the leader appears to drag or be dragged by the follower's foot), and several kinds of sacada (in which the leader displaces the follower's leg by stepping into her space). And Finnish tango is closer to the Argentine than to Ballroom in its technique and vocabulary.
“Social dancers know that dancing can be addictive if you like it.”
Other regional variations are based on the Argentine style as well. to enhance individual, family, and community life. The tempo is medium; 120 - 128 beats per minute (30-32 mpm at 4/4) is recommended for exhibitions because of the way most of the syllabus figures are configured, the best music should have steady, predictable two-measure (8-beat) phrases with a strong cadence. There are many in Argentina that are paying attention. And in the US, the different styles exist only in the big cities and as a peripheral exclusive dance.
"La Comparsita" by Yoichi Sawaguchi
In Hawaii, I would personally like to see those two in fusion with the Filipino Tango. That would be a Tango. The Tango continues on today as a romantic dance for couples, although there are many forms of the dance. The main styles vary from Argentine, Finnish, International, and American. The Americanized version has been made very popular through its display in various movies, including the 1998 film, Tango. There are countless other films displaying the Tango, such as Take the Lead, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, True Lies, Shall We Dance, and Frida.
“Social dancers know that the truth does not change according to their ability to stomach it.”
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