Learn the tango this summer in South America

Posted 22 Jul 2010

People teaching English in Argentina could learn the national dance, the tango, as part of the Buenos Aires Tango Festival.

The festival takes place from August 13th until 31st every year and most of the events are free except for the classes and seminars.

Youngsters teaching English in Argentina will be able to see the capital city flooded with dancing as free displays will be performed.

Concerts and exhibitions will be held to teach people about the romantic roots of the dance, which was first known as the tango in 1890.

The whatsonwhen website said: “Everyone who’s anyone in the world of tango will be striding across the room, doing fancy footwork and looking heartbroken, defiant and sultry.”

Visitors to the city are encouraged to take part and people can even take master classes, which are available for a range of abilities including beginner.

Tango is a dance with influences from Spanish and African culture, and it started in the lower-class districts of Buenos Aires.
 

Category: South America, Living Abroad