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NEO TANGO:
expanded range of dance and music of argentine tango, including dancing to non-tango music. a rich dance move repertoire is typical but not required. the more "fusion" and "non-tango", the more likely a dance place or piece of music is called "neo".

TANGO NUEVO:
Efficient system of teaching argentine tango. structures tango using simpler elements such as giros, sacadas, ganchos, boleos, colgadas, volcadas, soltadas. the more advanced elements are more prominent when danced by experienced dancers than the basics: open step, back cross, front cross.

TANGO FUSION:
fusion of tango music/dance with contemporary music/dance (e.g. electronic tango).

ALTERNATIVE TANGO:
non-tango music that adventurous people like to dance tango to....more terms

 

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our aim is to provide a neutral platform for discussing the exciting new developments of argentine tango. after astor piazzolla's revolutionary compositions, tango has continued to evolve by fusion with jazz, electronic music and other genres, finally leaving behind the predominantly melancholic flavour associated with traditional argentine tango. the vibrant and colourful new music is inspiring dancers to exploit the rich repertoire of perhaps the worlds most powerful partner dance... [more]

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