Big Blog 2: The Tango of Argentina
In this blog, I will be talking about the Tango of Argentina. I've known about Argentina because of their amazing pro soccer/football program. I've never researched Argentina but this will be my chance to learn more about the people who live there, their culture, and Argentine Tango. I will be talking about how it originated, the elements of the Tango, the dance of the tango, the different styles of tango, and Tango festivals and events. The Argentine Tango Argentine Tango originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay in the late 19th century. The African candombe, Cuban habanera as well as waltzes and polkas are the roots of this dance. It was a popular dance with European immigrants, former slaves, and the working and lower class. But during Argentina's political struggles the dance was forced underground and performing it was considered an illegal act. People started seeing it in the light more in the 1980s and it soared again before spreading throughou...