introduction to tango

1. TANGO
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH
ISRAEL, D., SIMBA, K., MADROÑAL, S.

2. TOPIC OUTLINE
History
Introduction Types of Tango
Components

3. INTRODUCTION

4. INTRODUCTION
one the most famous partner dances
that emphasize the vibrant and playful
style of movement, rich expressions,
and improvisation and requires close
connection and passion between
dancers
core concept of the tango dance
revolves around leader and follower
the topics of tango can be sexuality,
the suburb, disillusion, hurt, love, and
time.

5. HISTORY OF
TANGO

6. a traditional musical and dance genre from
Argentina and Uruguay. Born from the fusion of
Afro-Portugese immigrants and natives from Rio
De La Plata.
originally developed with influences of African
and European culture in Argentina and Uruguay
under the name of “tango criollo” (Creole tango),
this original dance managed to survive to today
and is still danced as “authentic tango”.
HISTORY OF
TANGO

7. The popularity of this dance grew at a steady pace,
especially in the lower-class districts of the cities such
as Buenos Aires and Montevideo (Uruguay).
The word “tango” comes from the words
tango/tambo which was used in the region around the
basin of River Plata to describe the musical gatherings
of slaves.
The earliest written record of the word tango comes
from the year 1789, in a colonial government
proclamation that attempted to ban these musical
gatherings.
HISTORY OF TANGO