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To provide a space and support for a growing tango community in Durango and beyond!

A new Link from Les Linton:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18040670

Milonga Etiquette

Why does Tango reveal so much in a couple’s relationship?

Excerpts "....Tango it is the dance of intimacy par excellence."...“Tango is the intimacy amongst the crowd.”..."

• Socialize: Social stimulation naturally increases oxytocin levels. Some researchers suggest that oxytocin may have an “addictive” quality. In other words, the “high” humans receive from the release of oxytocin might trigger us to pursue social relationships.
• Touch: Hugging and close contact with those you love is a natural way to increase oxytocin levels. Soothing music can elicit feelings of bonding and connection by creating a shared experience among individuals.Oxytocin levels increase when we love, connect, and socialize......."                         "..Tango is not necessarily a happy dance. Tango is an intellectual activity as much as a physical one. It presents a deep technical challenge and invites us to listen to someone else."

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Tango move of the week: sacada with barrida and variations: in this youtube video, the follower exhibits rock-solid fundamentals: pivoting and stepping with reference to her partner; she executes molinetes with precision and performs artfully simple boleos!

The Follower's Backstep superbly illustrated in this fine video

Kayak Hombre demonstrates practice exercise