The tango is one of the most well-known dances in the world, but few amateur dancers actually know how to tango. While it’s an incredibly beautiful and sensual dance, the tango can also be a difficult dance to learn. However, if you’re visiting Buenos Aires – the amazing and beautiful capital of Argentina – learning the tango may be on your list of things to do. After all, Buenos Aires is known as the home of the tango, so there’s no better place to master this dance!
There are several different options for learning the tango in Buenos Aires. Most people will want to start with beginner lessons, unless they’ve taken tango lessons before. You’ll also have the option of taking either group lessons or private lessons. Group lessons will, of course, be cheaper. However, you won’t get the personal attention that you’ll get in a private course. Many group lessons do have a maximum number of couples, though, so while you won’t get quite the same sort of attention, you won’t be in a group composed of more than a dozen or so couples and you’ll still get some personal attention from the instructor.
If you sign up for private lessons, on the other hand, it will just be you and your instructor. Your instructor will be able to adjust his or her teaching style to take into account your dancing expertise and your knowledge of the tango. If you’ve already taken a few tango lessons, this may be perfect for you. You’ll be able to pick up almost right were you left off with your previous lessons, which means you won’t have to go though the basic steps that you may already know as you will in a beginner group lesson.
However, be aware that there are also different types of tango classes for you to take. If you’re only going to be in Buenos Aires for a few weeks or so, a very short, basic class may be just what you need. These basic courses will only teach you the bare basics of the tango, but they’ll be enough that you’ll be able to build on these skills later. If you’re going to be spending a good amount of time in Buenos Aires, you may want to sign up for a course that lasts for several months or so. These courses will teach you more of the advanced steps of the tango. At the end of these courses, you’ll know more than just the basic tango – you’ll know many of the most impressive steps and other moves that make the dance so much fun to watch.
Some tango lessons also include some lessons in Spanish. In these courses, your instructors may use Spanish terms and directions in addition to English words, allowing you to pick up a bit of the vocabulary, as well as dance steps. You’ll also find that some tango lessons involve attending tango dances and professional performances. Even if they’re optional, it’s a great idea to attend these performances in order to soak up more of the culture of Buenos Aires.