The Curious Tanguero - A Tango podcast for Tangueros

In this episode, Dimitris Bronowski shares insightful excerpts from Tango Tips by the Maestros, focusing on how true tango lives in the transitions between steps rather than the steps themselves. Drawing on the teachings of Juliano Andrade and Paula Emerick, the episode explores movement quality, musical interpretation, the power of contrast, and the subtle art of dancing pauses. It’s a thoughtful...

This episode explores the essence of tango connection, starting from the embrace and expanding into movement, grounding, and trust between partners. Through simple yet powerful ideas, like walking hand in hand or slowing a single step to five minutes, it reveals how natural instincts and awareness can transform your dance. Blending philosophy, technique, and personal stories, the conversation unco...

In this episode, Dimitris Bronowski shares insightful excerpts from Tango Tips by the Maestros, focusing on practical ways to refine your tango technique and connection. Through guidance from Sophia Luisa Paul, listeners explore how arm spirals can transform the embrace, how understanding turning axes improves giros, and how the “third dimension” enhances musicality and communication. This episode...

Learning technique in tango is not about perfection, but about respect: developing body awareness and control to connect deeply and responsibly with a partner. This episode explores how technique becomes the foundation for freedom, expression, and true connection, allowing dancers to move beyond steps into a shared, improvisational experience. Through the philosophy behind the Bonaventura Method,...

What is “tango bliss,” and can every dancer reach it? Author Aleksey joins us to discuss how Argentine tango can awaken presence, healing, and joy, and how breath, attention, and connection shape every embrace. You can find the book at https://blissfultango.com You can join the Curious Tanguero newsletter at http://thecurioustanguero.com   Hug and let go. The first will bring you happiness, the se...

Advanced tips: Your foot is NOT a point   For more tango tips, resources, books, retreats, and much more: thecurioustanguero.com/argentinetango

How to improve your tango by observing others   For more tango tips, resources, books, retreats, and much more: thecurioustanguero.com/argentinetango   Some of my suggestions: Watch videos of Jonathan Saavedra & Clarisa Aragón dancing D’Arienzo. Watch videos of Chicho dancing Di Sarli. Watch videos of Vanesa Villalba and Facundo Pinero dancing Pugliese. Watch videos of Sebastian Achaval dancin...

How to easily recognize the beginning of a musical phrase in tango   Hear the Beat, Feel the Music: Link   For more tango tips: thecurioustanguero.com/argentinetango

👉This episode is about three realisations that helped me understand: 1) how we communicate our free-leg position, 2) how elegant lines are created and 3) how we connect different body parts so that our partner can get ‘access’ to them during the dance.   For more tango, check this: thecurioustanguero.com/argentinetango   👉A huge 'Thank you' to Sara Grdan and Ivan Terrazas for teaching me most of...

✨ New Tango Podcast Episode Alert! ✨ Today on the Tango Tips Podcast, I’m diving into the wisdom of Nacho Mora & Celia Rodríguez with selected excerpts from their chapter in Tango Tips by the Maestros. Ready to boost your balance, body awareness, and partner connection?   You can discover the complete book Tango Tips by the Maestros here: https://tangotipsbythemaestros.com/ You can find more...

Let's discover Carlos and Mirella's advice to: Uncover how true grounding in dance starts from the floor up, Learn the art of a seamless embrace with steady pressure points, relaxed shoulders, and crystal-clear open vs. close positions. Elevate your elegance and musicality with bite-sized exercises, from 20-second posture checks to deep dives into musical phrasing and tango escenario.   For the co...

A tango tip on double beat - argentine tango. How to dance the double beat in argentine tango.   For more tango tips, resources, and the occasional dad jokes: https://thecurioustanguero.com/argentinetango Join the Curious Tanguero Newsletter so you don't miss the next tips:  https://thecurioustanguero.com

What if your hands, your breath, and your awareness were the missing links in your tango connection? - by Bruna Estellita & Julián Sanchez, world tango champions 2023. Let's reveal the subtle, often overlooked elements that make a tango truly come alive. For more tango tips, resources, and the occasional dad jokes: https://thecurioustanguero.com/argentinetango/ Join the Curious Tanguero Newsle...

Ever struggled to lead a cross without using force? In this episode, we explore how a different angle can make tango movements feel different. Find more ways to develop your tango at https://thecurioustanguero.com/argentinetango Receive more tango tips at  https://thecurioustanguero.com/

The "2-Step Tanda Process," a simple yet powerful approach to creating a deeper connection with a dance partner in tango. Find more ways to develop your tango at https://thecurioustanguero.com/argentinetango Receive more tango tips at https://thecurioustanguero.com/ Check the book Tango Tips by the Maestros at https://tangotipsbythemaestros.com/ Check the tango novel When the Embrace Whispers at h...

Discover the surprisingly simple yet powerful technique that can instantly make your tango walk and turns feel more stable and controlled. By embracing the rhythm of "push the sand, pull the sand," you'll unlock a whole new level of balance, connection, and effortless movement on the dance floor. Find the tanscription here: https://thecurioustanguero.com/the-simple-tango-tip-that-transformed-my-st...

In this episode, tango legend **Alejandra Mantiñan** shares raw, unfiltered insights on what’s missing in today’s tango world—passion, depth, and the courage to truly expose oneself. She reveals how life shapes your dance, why chasing styles is a lie, and the painful truth about the fading authenticity of milonga culture. Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and stirred as we dive into the soul of...

Feeling trapped on the closed side of the tango embrace? In this episode, we break down why it happens, how both leaders and followers can create more space, and what small adjustments can transform your dance experience.   Transcript: https://thecurioustanguero.com/unlocking-space-on-the-close-side-of-the-tango-embrace/ For more tango tips, resources, and the occasional dad jokes: https://thecuri...

 If you want to check the free live masterclass ‘The Relaxed Dancer’s Roadmap: 4-steps to Stop Overthinking in Tango‘  you can do it here.   To read the transcription of the episode go here .

Discover the secret to a connected tango embrace that feels like home. In this episode, we dive into the power of breathing with your back and how it transforms both your lead and your partner’s experience on the dance floor.   For more tango tips, resources, and the occasional dad jokes: https://thecurioustanguero.com/argentinetango/   Join the Curious Tanguero Newsletter so you don't miss the ne...

Struggling to stay balanced in your enrosques? In this episode, we break down the secrets to stability, exploring how a "lazy pivot" and a simple weight check can transform your technique. For more tango tips, resources, and the occasional dad jokes: https://thecurioustanguero.com/argentinetango/ Join the Curious Tanguero Newsletter so you don't miss the next tips:  https://thecurioustanguero.com/...

Can your fingers and shoulder blades transform your tango? In this episode, we challenge conventional wisdom by exploring how subtle pressure and connection can enhance communication, stability, and fluidity in your dance.   For more tango resources, free and paid, go to https://thecurioustanguero.com/argentinetango   You can join the Curious Tanguero newsletter here .

In this episode, we explore the six characteristics that set advanced followers apart—and how understanding them can transform your tango experience with them.   The remaining 3 characteristics can be found in the first email of the Curious Tanguero newsletter. If you are already a subscriber, feel free to email me and I'll send them to you.   For more tango resources: https://thecurioustanguero.c...

Discover the essential "Map of Musicality Elements," tips to interpret music with your partner, and how understanding musical patterns can transform your dance. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just beginning your tango journey, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your next step. You can find a transcript of the podcast at https://thecurioustanguero.com/the-map-of-tango-musicality-e...

The third part of the interview with Melina Sedo and Detlef Engel. We’ll discuss Tango DJing & Encuentros vs Marathons.   Melina Sedo: https://www.melinasedo.com/   Tango de Salon: https://www.tangodesalon.de/   The book: https://www.caminarabrazados.com/     The Curious Tanguero newsletter: https://thecurioustanguero.com/ Books: Tangofulness: https://tangofulness.com/ Tango Tips by the Maestr...