It also has origins tracing back to African rhythms and European music. While the present forms of Tango really took off in Argentina during the mid th century, there are documented records of the dance in Cuba and Spain.
African influences played a crucial role in the initial development of Tango dancing. The instruments and techniques of European immigrants put the finishing touches of the formation of the dance. The word Tango first appeared in Argentina in the s. The Teatro Opera, an opera house in Buenos Aires, began to include Tango music in their balls in the year of When it was first introduced, it was just one of many popular dances, but as time went on, it transformed into the most popular.
This was due to the spread of the dance from the suburbs to the working-class areas, which were overflowing with many European immigrants. To the people of Argentina, Tango music became known as the music of immigrants. In the seven-year period of to , one-third of the music released was Tango music, making it very popular.
Also, the sheet music for Tango sold very well. By , the release of the Bandoneon reached Buenos Aires from Germany and became part of Tango music.
Since tango is highly improvisational, personal and impulsive , it is not strange that it has managed to quickly evolve from its traditional form into dozens of styles that are today practiced all around the world. Style of tango is also distinguished in the way the dancers are supporting their center of gravity. In Argentine and Uruguayan tango, dancers first move their chests, and then their feet reach to support them.
Ballroom dancing , however, uses a different style, where feet move first, and then the center body mass moves. Other styles involve differences in step movements, timings, speed, the character of movement and following of the rhythm.
Different tango types also use different styles of leg positioning, such as being intertwined and hooked together between dancers or being kept away one from another.
Placement of the foot on the floor can also change between tango types , with some requiring landing the foot flatly on the ground, and others for toes to touch the ground first. All tango styles are practiced using one of the two types of embraces between lead and follow dances:. Tango music developed at the same time as the tango dance. It was originally played by the European immigrant populations of Argentina, and it continues to be played today all across the world.
Originally developed by a German instrument dealer Heinrich Band — , this instrument was originally brought to the Argentina by German and Italian emigrants and sailors in late 19th century. Send us feedback. See more words from the same year. Accessed 13 Nov.
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Log in Sign Up. Save Word. Definition of tango Entry 1 of 3. What is tango? Practice tango. Videos and Images. Find us. Subpages 1 : Origins of tango. Tango is a vibrant and playful dance between two people. It has very rich potential for expression, improvisation and connection and is danced in both modern and traditional styles.
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