Who danced the Argentine tango?

The Argentine Tango originated in the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay, in the late 19th century. The roots of this dance lie in African candombe, Cuban habanera as well as waltzes and polkas. It was a popular dance among European immigrants, former slaves and the working and lower classes.

How many tango dancers in the world?

All of us together guessed, that there are between 110,000 and 2.8 million Tango dancers in North America and Europe combined. The true number is probably around 755,000. We can add the number for Buenos Aires (145,000) and arrive at around 900,000 dancers. This should cover the major centers of Tango at the moment.

Where do they dance Tango in Buenos Aires?

Salon Tango is the type of Tango that is danced socially in the salons and dance halls of Buenos Aires and focuses most on Tango etiquette. During the Golden Era, when orchestras were full, the dance venues were large.

Where did the style of tango come from?

Originating from the working classes of Buenos Aires in the 19th century, tango is a genre of music and ballroom dance that’s since spread all over the world. It’s unique style remains attractive, especially to foreign visitors to the country. Tango shows at the ballrooms in Buenos Aires. /CGTN Photo Tango shows at the ballrooms in Buenos Aires.

Who is known as the king of tango?

Carlos Gardel, otherwise known as the King of Tango, is by far the most notable figure in the early days of Tango. He was an actor, singer and songwriter who brought Tango to the world. Although he grew up in Buenos Aires, he was actually born in France.

What kind of dance does A milonguero do?

A Milonguero is a person who dances at a Milonga — a Tango social dance. These dances are commonly in small, crowded spaces, and many believe this is the only way to truly dance Tango. The dance hold in this type of Tango is called “Milonguero style”.