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viviana454

6 days ago
1 min

Practice “dancing with heart.” #dancingwithheart #tangozen

Practice “dancing with heart.” Are you tired of just going through the motions when you dance? Do you want to bring more meaning and connection to your tango? It's time to start dancing with heart. To dance with heart means to connect with yourself, your partner, the music, and the environment around you. It's about opening yourself up and letting the dance flow through you. https://tinyurl.com/2eno2u8t But how do you practice dancing with heart? The answer is simple: shift y

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viviana454

Mar 22
1 min

Enhance your dancing pleasure with Chi #ChiInTango #TangoZen #MindfulTango

Tango is a beautiful dance that shows how people feel and how they are connected. By learning about Chi, our life force, we can improve how much we enjoy dancing. A mindful approach to Tango, called "Tango Zen," can also help us enjoy the dance more. Focusing on good posture, steady breathing, and being aware of your thoughts are all ways to use Chi in Tango. Chi flows easily when your body is relaxed and your core is strong. This makes your movements smooth and balanced. By

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viviana454

Mar 20
2 min

Cabeceo, invite someone to invite you #TangoDanceExperience #Tango #TangoMeditation

When it comes to cabeceo, I hear comments like these, especially from followers: "At a milonga, I keep looking around to see if anyone is looking at me. But no one invites me, so I have to sit there for hours." "There was a guy I'd like to dance with last night. So I looked at him almost the whole night, but he didn't pay any attention to me. What an idiot!" When you don't get the result you want from cabeceo, it can be frustrating. At the same time, a small change in how yo

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viviana454

Mar 17
1 min

Tango à la carte #Tango #TangoDanceProgram #TangoDanceExperience

Tango à la carte Liberate the tango artist within yourself Discover the authentic way to dance tango with Tango à la carte, an intensive and individualized learning program that will help you improve your sense of music, sensitivity, and sensuality while understanding the cultural aspects of tango. With over 25 years of experience, I developed a new way to teach tango dance that includes Zen meditation, turning it from a purely physical activity into a journey of self-discove

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viviana454

Mar 15
1 min

Dance as if nobody's watching. #DanceWithJoy #LiveInTheMoment #tango

"Dance as if nobody's watching" means that you dance with your partner in the moment without worrying about what others might think or how you look. It's about letting go of any self-consciousness and being present with your partner in the dance. In addition to enjoying dancing with your partner moment by moment, dancing as if nobody is watching also means being fully present with the music. This means listening to the music and letting it guide your movements, allowing yours

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viviana454

Mar 13
1 min

What makes a milonga a great milonga? #Tango #TangoCommunity #MilongaCulture

Have you ever thought about what makes a milonga a great milonga? Well, the answer is personal, but after going to many milongas in different cities and countries, including Buenos Aires, I've found that there are four key things that make a milonga special. First, place is important! A good milonga should have good lighting, a good dance floor (preferably made of wood), enough chairs for everyone to sit and cabeeo comfortably, and a good sound system. Second, the organizers

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viviana454

Mar 10
2 min

Is embrace different in Buenos Aires?

Hello friends I lived in Buenos Aires for 4 years, 11 years ago, and this week I returned to stay for a month. During my time away, I couldn't stop thinking about what I missed the most, and for me, the answer was simple: the embrace. But it begs the question: Is the embrace in Buenos Aires different now? I can say without a doubt that the answer is yes, but it's hard to explain how and why. The truth is, it's an experience that one must feel to truly understand My friend Cyr

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viviana454

Mar 8
1 min

How can you start #Tango Zen as a walking #meditation with your partner?

Are you looking for a way to deepen your connection with your partner while also practicing mindfulness and meditation? Look no further than Tango Zen, a unique approach to tango that emphasizes the meditative aspects of the dance. To start practicing Tango Zen as a walking meditation with your partner, begin by finding a quiet space where you can move without distractions. Stand facing each other and take a few deep breaths together, focusing on the sensation of the air movi

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viviana454

Mar 6
2 min

Is tango a meditation? 💃🏾🧘🏿🕺🏾🧘🏿‍♀️ #TangoMeditation #MindfulDancing #meditation

Is tango a meditation? 💃🏾🧘🏿🕺🏾🧘🏿‍♀️ People often refer to tango as a dance, but it is much more than that. In fact, dancing the tango can be a kind of moving meditation. Like traditional meditation, tango requires you to pay attention to the here and now and become more aware of your body and breath. When you dance tango, you lose track of other things and let go of thoughts that don't help you in the moment. You can feel like you're in the flow and have a strong conne

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viviana454

Mar 1
1 min

Can you sing a song? #tango #musicality #dancepassion

Can you sing a song? Hey everyone! Can you sing a song, start to finish, without stopping or making a mistake? It's a fun challenge, isn't it? As tango dancers, we often hear about the importance of musicality, but one important thing we're missing is a real connection to music in our daily lives. When I ask my students to name their favorite song, many struggle to come up with an answer. It's difficult to dance with passion when we don't feel passionately about the music we'

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viviana454

Feb 27
1 min

Why Does This Dance Video Keep Drawing Me Back In? #Tango #tangoconnection #mindfulness

Hey guys, Have you ever stumbled upon a tango dance video that you just couldn't stop watching? For me, it's this one particular video by Pocho and Nelly. I don't even remember how many times I've watched it, but every time I do, I can't help but watch until the very end. There's something special about this dance that captures my attention like no other. Sure, there are plenty of other tango dancers out there with perfect movements, beautiful bodies, and dramatic facial expr

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viviana454

Feb 24
1 min

Milongueros, Masters of tango. #milonga #tango #dancing

I had a talk about milonguero a few months back with my tango friend. This is a summary of our conversation "I love dancing with someone who dances with the milonguero style," says my friend. Me: "What exactly is the milonguero style? I thought we all just danced tango." "Well, some folks dance in a close embrace like milongueros," my friend says. Me: "Ah, I see. I believed milongueros were known more for their lifestyle rather than their dance style." Who are milongueros? A

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viviana454

Feb 22
2 min

tango is oneness #TangoisOneness #TangoYourLife #Tango

Tango is oneness. One of the questions I asked my tango-dancing friends for the documentary film "Tango Your Life" was, "Can you describe tango in ONE word?" Margareta Westergård recently posted her answer to the question on her Facebook page. She also said, "When you asked us, the people in your film, to describe tango in one word, it was really hard." You can see other answers to this question on my Facebook page: https://fb.watch/iQFYpPn4wZ On the weekend, I found an old p

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viviana454

Feb 20
2 min

Find your tango #Tango #TangoYourLife #mindfulness

Find your tango Tango is not just a dance, but a way of life. It is a passion that many people have dedicated their entire lives to. In the documentary, "Tango Your Life," various speakers shared their thoughts on what “Find your tango” means to them. Raul A. Capelli emphasized that tango is all about feeling the music and that it cannot be taught. Each person must learn to move with the music from within themselves. Pedro Sanchez echoed this sentiment, stating that tango is

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viviana454

Feb 17
1 min

Mamma Bella dances tango ❤️ #TangoBeginner #TangoZen #Tango

Mamma Bella dances tango. ❤️ Mamma Bella is Silvia’s mother and a beginner tango dancer. Silvia is my organizer in Rome and hosts tango events under Tango Allegria, www.tangoallegria.it. I met Mama Bella for the first time when I went to Rome for a workshop in 2006. Last Wednesday, she attended my Tango Zen weekly class on Zoom for the second time, dancing with her daughter Silvia. Despite being a beginner, Mama Bella showed great potential in her dancing. During the class, s

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viviana454

Feb 15
1 min

Pleasure of Tango #TangoYourLife #TangoZen #Mindfulness

One of my tango friends, Quique, said this about his Tango experience: “Tango is a pleasure as two bodies bond and communicate with each other in an enjoyable way.” Liliana also shared her Tango experience in terms of pleasure: “Dancing Tango is a source of great pleasure for me, and it makes me feel content above all else.” What is the pleasure of Tango? Tango is a dance that brings pleasure to people through meaningful connections and human contact. It's a bonding of two bo

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viviana454

Feb 13
1 min

🤔Tango is? ❤️ #TangoZen #Mindfulness #ChiConnection #Musicality

I posed this question to my Tango friends in the documentary Tango Your Life:: “Can you define Tango with one word?” Their responses are: Feeling Oneness Life Connection Passion Pleasure Emotion Embrace Walk The floor is now yours. Using just one word, how would you describe Tango? ☎️ DM me if you want to learn how to enjoy more in your dance. Tango Zen www.tangozen.com #TangoYourLife #Oneness #Passion #Pleasure #Emotion #Embrace #TangoZen #Mindfulness #ChiConnection #Musica

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viviana454

Feb 8
2 min

Less Is More #TangoZen #LessIsMore #Mindfulness

Less is more. Really? Most people nod their heads when they hear “Less is more.” It means having fewer things can lead to a better or more impactful result. For example, in design, using clean lines and few elements can make a design more powerful and effective. Last Sunday, I led a Tango Zen workshop in Nardo, Italy. There, I got to experience the warm hospitality of Southern Italians and eat plenty of delicious seafood. bit.ly/3jKlHa7 During the Tango Zen workshop, partic

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viviana454

Feb 6
2 min

Practicing tango embrace #TangoMilonguero #meditation #tango #mindfulness

The tango embrace is a key element of tango dancing, and is characterized by a close connection and physical contact between the two dance partners. How can I practice the tango embrace? Here are some tips for practicing the tango embrace: Find a partner: It's best to practice the tango embrace with a partner to get a feel for the physical connection and communication involved in the dance. If you don't have a dance partner, you can practice the embrace with a pillow or other

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viviana454

Feb 3
1 min

Dancing with hearth

☯ We come across situations or words that we understand, feel, or taste but can't put into words. "Dancing with heart" is one of these phrases, in my opinion. Between 2008 and 2012, I lived in Buenos Aires. As a tango dancer, living in Buenos Aires for four years and dancing almost every night was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. One night at a milonga, a tanguera told me, "We Porteños dance tango with heart." I said, "That sounds great! How can I learn to dance with my heart

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