history of tango
Where did tango begin
Buenos Aries
What do they wear for shoes
Comfortable dancing shoes
Who dances the tango
Lower class district of Buenos Aires
Main purpose
Express themselves
Who brought the dance into high society
French
When did it begin
1800’s
What do men wear
Suits or tuxs
Where is it danced
Festivals nightclubs or parties
What does it do
Brings people together
Who can enjoy the tango
Everyone
Who made tango
African slaves
What do women wear
Dresses with slits in the skirt for better leg movement
How many people involved in the dance
2
What does the dance symbolize
Their heritage
What are tango solos
Milongas
When was the choreography of the tango
1850
What instruments used
Violen piano flute
Where did the word come from
African slaves
Timeline
Timeline
How was it influenced
Habanera
What genre of music killed the tango
Rock and roll