Episode 181: What's so hard about tango?

Episode 181: What's so hard about tango?

Author: Joe Yang November 3, 2021 Duration: 55:28
Why is tango "so hard?" Check out this episode where my guest offers some interesting insights on this question. This week I'm joined by a tanguero who's been dancing for well over two decades. In the 90s, he studied with original cast members from Forever Tango, and also worked with a number of other masters including the great Carlos Gavito. Today, he’s based in Connecticut, where he helped establish the Tango Sueño Academy. For over 12 years he's been organizing classes and events in the Greenwich, New Haven, and Hartford metropolitan areas. And he also helps run the annual Connecticut Tango Festival. On top of that, he makes regular trips to Buenos Aires to further his tango dancing and teaching techniques. Let’s meet Gem Duras... More on Gem here: Website: https://www.tangosueno.com/ ___ Want to help support Joe's Tango Podcast? It's easy!  Be a Subscribestar follower: https://www.subscribestar.com/tangopodcast Or you can make a secure donation here via Paypal: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP

There’s a moment in learning Argentine tango when the steps start to fade into feeling, and the real journey begins. Joe's Tango podcast lives in that space, created by Joe Yang for anyone who has felt that initial spark and wants to understand what lies beneath the dance. Rather than offering instruction, this series pulls up a chair for conversations with the people who shape the tango world-internationally renowned instructors, thoughtful event organizers, and the musicians whose work gives the dance its soul. Each discussion aims to uncover the deeper insights and unspoken philosophies that turn a series of movements into a lifelong passion. You’ll hear stories about connection, culture, and the personal challenges that even experts face, all with a warmth that makes every episode feel like a chat among friends. This isn’t about quick tips; it’s about feeding the curiosity that keeps you returning to the dance floor. Tango, as Joe’s guests often reveal, is as much about listening and personal growth as it is about technique. Tune into this podcast for a regular dose of perspective and motivation, a companion for your own path in a dance that never truly ends.
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