The Guadalajara Reporter

Time to tango at Ajijic dance fest

Tango is not so much a dance as a passion and members of Los Tangueros del Lago (LTL) are determined to share theirs by encouraging others to celebrate this art form, practiced in almost every city around the world.

Beginning March 17, the week’s program includes two classical ciné-tango films, three dance workshops and seminars, and a traditional milonga evening.

Many of us have preconceived ideas about tango, the flamboyant dance with the exotic history. Members of LTL have studied Argentine tango for the last four years, and according to member Carole Stern, salon tango bears little relationship to the stage/show tango – with which most of us are familiar.

LTL’s program offers a fascinating chance to learn all about the evocative art form and history, through the practice and etiquette of “real” tango, from noted expert and tango exponent José Fernando Villada Alzate.

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