History of tango
Where did tango begin
In Buenos Aires Argentina
What do the men wear for shoes?
Comfortable dancing dress shoes
Who dances the tango
The lower district of Buenos Aires
What is the main purpose.
To express their feelings
Who brought tango into high society
The French
When did tango begin
The 1800’s
What do the women wear for shoes
Dancing heals
Where is it danced
Festivals parties nightclubs
What does the tango do
It brings people together
Who can enjoy tango
Everyone
Who made the tango
African slaves
What do the men wear for clothes
Tuxedos or suits
How many people dance the tango
2 people
What does the dance symbolize
It symbolizes their heritage
What are tango solous
Milongas
When Was the choreography of the tango
1850
What do the women wear for clothes
Knee length or lower dresses
What instruments are used for the tango
Violen piano flute
Where did the word tango come from
African slaves
Timeline
Timeline
What’s special about the women’s dresses
They have a split in their skirt for better movement.
How was it influenced
By the Habanera
What genre of music almost killed tango
Rock and roll