One of Argentina’s most well known cultural contribution to the world is the Tango. Today this dance style is regarded by many to be the best representation of the Latin style of dancing. The music and dance style will emphasize loneliness, desire, despair, passion and jealousy, and of course machismo.

In the late 1800’s in the brothers, bars and gambling houses located in Buenos Aires men spent time socializing with women if ill repute. Over time this gave rise to a new dance and musical style know as Tango. At the time when this style of dance came about it was considered to be scandalous.

Despite its scandalous beginnings, by the early 1900’s Tango was becoming very popular in cities such as Paris, London and New York. What was initially rejected by the Argentine elite was now accepted with pride. Throughout the 1920’s and 1930’s the music and dance style was popularized through movies, etc.

Today there are many places you can go in Buenos Aires to learn, watch and enjoy the Tango. Check with the Spanish language school if you want to take some classes or to find the best places to go in Buenos Aires to experience the Tango.

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