Here are the first videos with Ale, my new tango teacher. He’s a really good teacher as well as lots of fun, and I’m learning a lot of new things from him. He was very into this video, and he wore his white tango shoes and his milonga hairstyle for the occasion! We made two videos, one tango and one milonga.
There are many famous, classic tango orchestras, each with its own distinctive style. My favourite is Carlos Di Sarli, known as El Señor de Tango—the Gentleman of Tango. His music is lush and romantic, and we danced the first video to my favourite of his songs, Indio Manso.
There are three variations on tango: tango, vals and milonga. Vals is a tango version of the waltz, danced to kind of waltz music but in tango embrace and with tango steps. Personally, I don’t like it much, preferring the other two. While tango tends to be either melancholy or romantic, or a combination of the two, milonga is a faster rhythm, kind of tricky steps and it’s upbeat and fun.
I think you’ll see the difference between the two—I hope you enjoy them. (Ale would love to have your comments!)
Helen, you are very skilled and passionate. Those beautiful red shoes and your long strong legs are amazing to watch.
Thanks Lois!
Congratulations Helen! You dance very well!!!
Gracias, Silvia!
Dear Helen, you improved a lot, fantastic!
You look relaxed and enjoying. Beautiful lapiz, great👍 Un abrazo grande
Thanks Claudia — how lovely to hear from you!
Dear Helen, I have a big smile on my face. Not only do you enjoy your tango and milonga dance as shown in this video, but, you also have made a quantum leap progress in your posture, body and self confidence. Your classes, dedication and passion all this time have surely made a wonderful impact in your dancing. Congratulations.Love to you.
Gracias Vivi! This generous comment is even sweeter coming from such a lovely tanguera as you!
Wow! I can see a massive improvement. Well done chica!
Gracias chica!
Wow! Lady in Red all the hard work is paying off. I’m with you re milonga! Love Ale’s white shoes. Besos
Thanks Sally! I’ll tell him his shoes were a hit!
That’s some pretty fancy footwork going on there! Well done OBO! You’ve come a LONG way.
Thanks OBO!
Oh my! I have watched all your tango videos and the growth of your expertise – am so impressed with your footwork highlighted by those gorgeous shoes! Ale is an elegant dancer and his shoes show his footwork to advantage. Above all it looks like so much fun!
Thanks Sharon! Ale told me last night at the milonga that he is having some traditional Fileteado handpainted design put on the white shoes, so I can’t wait to see them then!
And yes, you’re right — it IS lots of fun. Tango is one of the delights of my life!