Uruguay with Me?

While in Uruguay, Austin should take advantage of the culture and learn a few dance moves for floor. The most popular dance in Uruguay and in Argentina of course is the tango.

Early in the history of the tango, it was considered immoral with its flirting music. What about those moves?

The story of Tango as told is that it started with the gauchos of Argentina. They wore chaps that had hardened from the foam and sweat of the horses body. Hence to gauchos walked with knees flexed. They would go to the crowded night clubs and ask the local girls to dance. Since the gaucho hadn't showered, the lady would dance in the crook of the man's right arm, holding her head back. Her right hand was held low on his left hip, close to his pocket, looking for a payment for dancing with him. The man danced in a curving fashion because the floor was small with round tables, so he danced around and between them.

The dance spread throughout Europe in the 1900's. Originally popularized in New York in the winter of 1910 - 1911, Rudolph Valentino then made the Tango a hit in 1921.

Tango is earthy and dramatic. Although walking movements dominate, Tango walks, having a "stalking" or "sneaking" character, are unlike the walks of other ballroom dances. Movements are sometimes slow and slithery, and other times sharp and stacatto, such as a quick foot flick or a sharp head snap to promenade position.

The tango is a passionate dramatic dance, if you have every watched a couple tango you can see the drama and passion that the evokes.

Who would he know who understands the ways of the gaucho and would be comfortable with hands slipped in their back pocket? Who could bring out such fiery passion?

Digital dance - mere flirtation - we are talking a full Texas Tango.