Tango originated in late 19th century Argentina and Uruguay. Fusion of African, European, and indigenous cultures. Initially performed in brothels, later spread globally. Evolved into sophisticated dance with orchestras
Stand straight with rolled shoulders and slightly bent knees. Keep head high with spine straight and chin forward. Maintain fluidity by keeping knees slightly bent
Sonja and Sven teach tango at Tango Cazino in Cluj Romania. They perform at international festivals and Bruges Tango festival
Tangojean milongas run daily from 20:00 to 00:00 in Beyoğlu. Milonga Litera takes place on Sundays at Tomtom's restaurant. Point Hotel's Tango Milonga is ranked second best in Turkey. Various venues include Taksim, Moda, and Levent
Written in 1916 by Uruguayan student Gerardo Matos Rodríguez. Roberto Firpo added elements from his tangos to create current form. First performed at Café La Giralda in Montevideo. Original version had no lyrics, later version by Matos with misery theme
Bandoneon is a concertina popular in Argentina and Uruguay. Named by German dealer Heinrich Band in 1860. Introduced to Argentina around 1870 by German and Italian immigrants. By 1910, 25,000 bandoneons shipped to Argentina in 1930