Joe's Tango Podcast: USEFUL DISSATISFACTION

Joe's Tango Podcast: USEFUL DISSATISFACTION

Author: Joe Yang August 3, 2022 Duration: 3:11
Are you dissatisfied with your tango abilities? You should be! So, what can we do about it? ______ 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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Episode 155: An Ageless Life - Diana Devi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:57
My guest today is a seasoned tango dancer, instructor and entrepreneur. She is also the creator of An Ageless Life - This is a program directed at women 50 and older, inspiring them to embrace positive mindsets for healt…
Joe's Tango Podcast: TAKE YOUR SPACE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:43
Generally, it's good to be humble. But as tango students, we often conflate humbleness with being timid. What to do? Listen and find out! Soon I'll be going back to the usual show format of interviewing exciting guests.…
Joe's Tango Podcast: PRACTICE ISN'T ENOUGH [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:55
We're working on our tango and we want to get better. So, we practice, right? It's good to practice. I practice, I've blogged numerous time about practicing - I tell my students to practice... But practice isn't enough.…
Joe's Tango Podcast - BE SMOOTH [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:09
When it comes to learning tango, there's a lot of technical stuff to keep track of: The structure of the walk, the structure of the embrace, foot placement, etc. But does ANY of that help bring out the smooth, fluid move…
Default to taking action! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:07
Our default mode while learning tango should always be to take action...as opposed to thinking and planning. Why? Help support Joe’s Tango podcast; it's easy! Be a Subscribestar follower: www.subscribestar.com/tangopodca…
Episode 153: I miss everyone! - Joe Powers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:02
It's great to be back - I've been away for a few weeks because my wife gave birth to our first baby last August. Things have been super busy but I'm back now. My guest today is based in Portland, Oregon. He's an internat…
Are you "Good but not Great?" - Joe Yang [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:39
It's a crushing feeling to invest so much time and effort into tango, only to feel that we're "good but not great." It's tough to realize that we've hit a plateau and can't advance any further. What are we missing? Thank…
Episode 152: Slow down and take your time - Timmy Tango [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:01
My guest today has been dancing for most of his life. As a child he started off with ballroom, then eventually discovered Argentine Tango in 1996. In December of that year, he hosted the first Tango Workshop in Cleveland…
Enjoy What You Already Know [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:44
Practicing on our own is important, but is searching for new exercises always a good thing? Thanks for listening! Help support Joe’s Tango podcast; it's easy! Be a Subscribestar follower: www.subscribestar.com/tangopodca…