Tango Zen Things
Focus on one step at a time. Don't try to think about all of the steps at once or to rush ahead. Simply focus on the step you are taking...
Understanding the Tango Meditation Workshop...
The Workshop is coming soon, and many people are asking what it's all about. So, here's a simple explanation. Everyone can join the Tango...
True beginners defined…
When we have no thought of achievement, no thought of self, we are true beginners. - Shunryu Suzuki This quote reminds us that the best...
A Mature Tango Dancer Defined...
A mature tango dancer is the one who dances with a sense of freedom and authenticity, expressing their true selves through movement and...
Dancing Tango is not about doing but being.
Tango isn't just about the steps or the rhythm. It's about feeling the dance deep down and truly being present in the moment. When we...
Listening is a very deep practice.Thich Nhat Hanh
Listening is more than just hearing the music; it's feeling every note, understanding the emotions conveyed, and letting it guide your...
September 7, 2023 - The Milonguero's Quest for Freedom and Presence
"Think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration." - Nikola Tesla Last week, I was captivated by a genuine interview with Pedro...
Musicality, sensibility, and sensuality
People often ask what they have to do to truly enjoy dancing tango. My answer always revolves around three essential qualities one should...
Letting the Moment Lead
You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens. Be Mindful…Pause…Connect!...
Ground Yourself and Increase Your Pleasure When Dancing
Groundedness is essential for tango dancers who want to increase their pleasure when dancing. It is the state of being connected to the...
Tango my Life, August 29, 2023
It's been about more than a week since I got back from my unexpected three-week adventure in Buenos Aires, and I'm still buzzing from the...
Meditation IS and ISN'T
What Meditation IS: ✅ A way to focus and calm your mind. ✅ A tool to connect with the present moment. ✅ A practice that can bring peace...
Chop wood, carry water. 🪓 🪣- Zen Proverb
While it's tempting to endlessly watch tango videos online, hoping to grasp the art's every nuance, it's vital to recognize that genuine...
Tango my Life - August 22, 2023
"Groundedness in tango? What's that?" I've been asked this countless times during my Tango Zen workshops. In tango, "groundedness" isn't...
Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself. - Zen saying
⚛ In tango, like in life, sometimes the best approach is to simply be present, let go, and let the rhythm guide you. ☯ Release control...
Beginner’s Mind in Tango
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few. —Shunryu Suzuki ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dancing Tango invites...
Dance Here Now
While dancing Tango, one should be mindful of each movement, both of one’s own and one’s partner – moment by moment, with total...
La Vida en Tango
Bienvenidos a "La Vida en Tango" (originalmente "Tango Your Life"), una película documental que explora la profundidad del tango y...
Letting go
Whatever feelings and thoughts arise while dancing Tango — just let them pass with no attachment to anything. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Zen teaches us to...
Body moves, energy flows.- Tango Zen
In Tango Zen, the adage "body moves, energy flows" takes on a profound significance. Instead of viewing dance as mere physical movement,...