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What is Argentine Tango? Argentine Tango has been described in many different ways. Some take a tongue-in-cheek approach and call it "the vertical expression of horizontal desire." Others view the dance as a physical expression of the pain, the passion, and the life of a people. In this way, it can be used as a non-verbal language, to express one's self in new ways. I've often heard tango described as a wonder drug that makes you younger, sexier, and more of who you really are, while others shrug their shoulders and say simply, "It's a way of life." The response of a philosopher.
Somehow that simplicity lends itself to layer upon layer of meaning. Yearning, desire, escape. Each person brings their own light and darkness with them, and each looks to finds their place in tango. And we all work to make our peace with the dance. It may be a constant struggle. Like any good fight, though, it's worth it. There are moments of transcendence, of desire fulfilled, of finding oneself lost in another's arms. That's the power of this dance. ARGENTINE TANGO MUSIC |
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