The Meaning Of Tango - The Story of the Argentinian Dance

The Tango was the cornerstone of Argentine culture, and has lasted for more than a hundred years, popular today in America, Japan and Europe. ''The Meaning of Tango'' traces the roots of this captivating dance, from it''s birth in the poverty stricken Buenos Aires, the craze of the early 20th century, right up until it''s revival today, thanks to shows such as Strictly Come Dancing. This book offers history, knowledge, teachings and in-sights which makes it valuable for beginners, yet its in-depth analysis makes it essential for experienced dancers. It is an elegant and cohesive critique of the fascinating tale of the Tango, which not only documents its culture and politics, but is also technically useful.

About the author

Christine Denniston is one of the World’s leading experts on the teaching and practise of Tango, and has taught the dance on five continents since 1993. She contributes to the websites totaltango.com and history-of-tango.com.

Product details

• Authors: Christine Denniston, Denniston Christine
• Publisher: Pavilion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Release: 11.09.2025
• EAN: 9780008725068
• ISBN: 978-0-00-872506-8
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 14 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Dance, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, Cultural Studies, The arts: general issues, Sociology: customs & traditions, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Latin America / South America, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, PERFORMING ARTS / Dance / Popular, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Latin, Choreography, Other performing arts, Social and cultural history, Social and cultural anthropology, Cultural studies: customs and traditions, Ballroom dancing, History of Performing Arts, Dancers / choreographers, The arts: general topics