Experience an Authentic Argentine Tango this Summer
As travel becomes more of a regular hobby,, many travellers are looking for new destinations and travel experiences to enjoy as the beaches of southern Spain, Hawaii and Florida start to become all too familiar and crowded.
One area that is attracting a lot of attention is the mainly Spanish speaking continent of South America, and in particular, Argentina.. Argentina’s largest city and capital, Buenos Aires, is one of the most modern cities in the region and is known to locals as the “Paris of South America”. Its architecture, history, culture and night life give it a distinctive edge over some of the nearby cities and towns.
Although the city boasts a vivid collection of sights and history, Buenos Aires is best known for being a city of fun. Whether you’re interested in music, classical dancing or sports, Argentina’s capital can provide it all.
Many people associate Argentina with its soccer team and from Alfredo di Stefano to Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, the country has its fair share of soccer icons. The capital is soccer crazy and if you time your trip well you might be able to catch a game at one of the national stadiums – El Monumental – in Buenos Aires.
Soccer isn’t the only sport the Argentines enjoy. Rugby is fast catching up in popularity but for those looking for non-competitive exercise, the capital acts as a base for some of the best cycling routes, with trails leading to Bosques de Palermo and Alcorta.
Buenos Aires is not just a one-dimensional city, and as much as it loves soccer it also loves music. When night approaches, the capital lights up with bars and clubs preparing for an evening of parties. Music venues are available for lovers of every genre so jazz enthusiasts and hip hop aficionados can both rejoice. Parties often last until sunrise so make sure you take comfortable dancing shoes with you.
Dancing is a huge passion for South Americans and flights to Argentina are often bouncing with tourists eager to try out the traditional dances of the area, in particular the Argentine Tango. Many travellers say that going to Buenos Aires and not experiencing the tango is much like visiting Paris and not looking at the Eiffel Tower.
Tango classes are widely available – for beginners as well as those who fancy themselves as a dancer – but if you’re not the sort to enjoy partaking in dancing, be sure to get a slither of the experience by going to see a tango show. It may even be enough to inspire you to get your dancing shoes on.
Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
February 10th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
I just want to point out to readers and first-time visitors to Buenos Aires, that the “tango” of tango shows is nothing at all like the “real” social tango danced here; the music generally is not even the same. It can be off-putting for prospective tango learners to see all those ballet-trained young dancers on stage doing lifts, leaps, and spectacular choreography.
The social tango of BsAs is 150 years old, and is not danced on a stage but in “milongas,” or tango salons. It is not showy at all, but is about the music, the connection between the couple, improvisation, elegance and sensuality.
Any visitor who wants to understand the culture of this city should try to attend a milonga, and yes, take an introductory class or two. Tango is a social dance for “normal” people, whether they are 18 or 80, and it is a unique and amazing phenomenon.
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