By
eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Things You’ll Need:
- Music and practice space at the studio or at home
- Access to an instructor experienced in tango
Step1
Find out whether the movements of tango are for you. Compared to the waltz, posture is more rigid and movements are quicker and sharper. Expression can be more sexual. Get an idea of tango position for the man and woman by watching a DVD such as "Anyone Can Dance: Tango" at Amazon (see Resources below).
Step2
Explore tango culture. Sign up for a free class at a club or watch the experienced dancers there to get an idea of who you can expect to meet dancing tango. Read "A Passion for Tango" by David Turner at Amazon to get insights into the dance and the dancers (see Resources below).
Step3
Find a local tango instructor via bulletin boards at your local dancewear shop--many instructors use this cheap type of marketing.
Step4
Sign up for tango lessons when you are ready to take the plunge. This intricate ballroom dance requires a good deal of mental and physical commitment.
Step5
Get into the story. The advance-and-retreat moves of tango depict a story between the dancers, perhaps of a quarrel between lovers or a forbidden love affair. Some of the movements of tango, such as a head snap or foot kick, can be used to punctuate the story the dance is telling.
Step6
Get into the mix. Explore tango's nuances with other dancers and get tips and support. Join a local dance club or try an online community like Ballroomdancers.com (see Resources below).