Description

This 4 week session is for CERA Ballroom Dance members only. Students with sufficient dance background may join this Intermediate level class with approval of the instructor, Bill Black. Please contact him at 817-999-4113.
One of the most fascinating of all dances, the tango is a sensual ballroom dance that originated in South America in the early twentieth century. Tango is usually performed by a man and a woman, expressing an element of romance in their synchronized movements. Originally, the tango was performed only by women, but once it spread into Argentina, it developed into a dance for couples. The popularity of the tango has greatly increased over the years.

Early tango styles greatly influenced the ways in which we dance today. Tango music has become one of the greatest of all music genres throughout the world. Spanish settlers were the first to introduce the tango to the New World. Ballroom tango originated in working-class Buenos Aires. The dance spread quickly through Europe during the 1900's, then moved on into the United States. Tango began gaining popularity in New York around 1910.

Tango has become very popular in recent years, as evident by the various movies developed around the dance. Several films showcase the tango, such as Scent of a Woman, Take the Lead, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, True Lies, Shall We Dance, and Frida.

Age Category

Adult

Location

Yoga Room

Prerequisites

Staff Member - CERA - Annual
or Staff Member - CERA - Lifetime
or Ballroom Dance Associate Membership
or Ballroom Dance Guest Membership

Instructor

Maghen Garrett
Multiple Instructors