關於香港的阿根廷探戈...

我們教授一種非常難得一見的舞蹈,叫 「阿根廷探戈」。 以往香港只有極少數人欣賞過甚致跳過這種探戈,「阿根庭探戈」有別於較普通常見之「標準舞」探戈,「阿根廷探戈」(Argentine Tango) 是真正「原汁原味」源自百多年前的小鎮 布宜諾斯艾利斯 (Buenos Aires),即今日阿根廷的首都。

一百年後的今天,「阿根庭探戈」已成為歐美年青一代最「IN」的活動,是個人品味及生活時尚的象徵。每天晚上,世界各地之大城市如法國巴黎、意大利米蘭、英國倫敦、比利時布魯日及日本東京都舉行著大大小小的舞會 (或叫 milonga)。當中最活躍的一群,年齡均介乎25-40,情況有如今天見到很多30出頭的年青人食雪茄一樣。

在香港亦幾乎每晚都有舞會(milonga)舉行,入場費介乎HK$50 - HK$100不等,非常便宜。參加舞會人數由50-100人,衣著方面,一般的舞者都只穿便服,只有在一年數次有來自阿根廷的大師表演的較大形舞會大家才穿得比較隆重些。

於香港,只有數對老師教授及推廣這種特別的舞蹈,我們為其中最熱心及活躍之一。

而我們更特別專長於一種與「阿根廷探戈」有著緊密關係的輕快舞蹈 「Milonga」。

阿根廷探戈是一種擁有真實「社交」意義的舞蹈,是阿根廷人集思鄉之情及詩歌藝術的日常生活文化。本來並不只是屬於職業表演者或舞蹈家的藝術,這種舞蹈講究自然及並不刻意跨張的動作,因此極適合所有人學習。

若你們看過拉丁舞或標準社交舞而覺得舞姿有些「太誇張」的話,那麼「阿根廷探戈」必會令你對「社交舞」完全改觀,特別是那些一向怕羞在別人面前擺動身體的男仕!

欣賞過或親自跳過的人都會跟你說像這樣的話: 「這是最浪漫感性的一種舞蹈,會令人有隋入愛河的神奇感覺...」。

我們志在熱心推廣這種獨有之舞蹈,因此,除授課以外,我們亦非常樂意跟你們分享這種舞蹈的各種故事及引人入性之處。不是每樣都講錢吧!

We give classes and performances on Argentine Tango.

And we don't teach the more common "ballroom tango".

We teach a special "Romantic Style" of Argentine Tango, as different to "nuevo tango". We put much more emphasis on aesthetics, postures, emotional connection and unique musicality to evoke the romantic and elegant flavour inherent of the most original form.

We also specialise in a tango-related fast dance called "Milonga".

We don't regularly offer group classes due to our busy working schedule. Private class is the best way to learn from us as we can give you more secret tips and tricks. Private classes with individual or couples are available on booking.

We also perform for special event like wedding dinner and company annual dinner. Argentine Tango will transform your event into an unforgettable experience.

Please contact us directly for details.

A very casual demo by us at one of our Saturday tango party, followed by a birthday dance.

No high flying legs, nothing about nuevo...just elegant walking and first class musicality...

Now you know why Argentine Tango is very romantic - Javier & Geraldine - Music: Poema

A very nice tango improvisation by Sebastian Arce y Mariana Montes

Performance of a "vals" (tango waltz) by the "father of nuevo tango" Gustavo Naveira y Giselle Anne

Milonga performed by Sebastian Arce y Mariana Montes - he has a unique way to dance milonga

Fast dance "milonga" performed by Javier and Andrea at Siracusa Tango Festival

Performance of "Milonga" by one of our teachers Javier Rodriguez y Andrea Missé

Argentine Tango in Hollywood Movie - "Scent of Woman" 「女人香」with Al Pucino

Argentine Tango in Hollywood - "Tango Lesson" with Pablo Veron and Sally Porter

Argentine Tango in Hollywood movie - "Tango Lesson" trailor with celloist Yo-Yo Ma 馬友友

Argentine Tango in Hollywood movie - "Assassination Tango" 「殺手舞曲」with Robert Duvall

2007年6月21日 星期四

About Us

"Tango Romantico" (means romantic tango in spanish) is formed by us, Coleman and Fiona. Together we have been dancing and practicing Argentine Tango for many years. We are two passionate and dedicated dancers of the very special dance of Argentine Tango in Hong Kong.

Argentine Tango is still a rarely known dance in Hong Kong but is already very popular in almost all major capital cities of the world, especially Europe. There are currently fewer than 100 regular dancers in Hong Kong. Even fewer are the local teachers - around 5 couples in the whole of Hong Kong, and we are proud to be one of them.

We learned the theory and technique of tango from famous classical tango maetros, and recently spending more time investigating and practicing nuevo tango method with the new generation teachers especially Matias Facio and Kara Wenham from Argentina, gaining a more thorough understanding of body movement and dancing dynamics.

We are one of the most active dancers in Hong Kong, and have also travelled together to festivals including that of Sydney and Taipei.


***Sept, 2005, we performed in the 3rd Taipei International Tango Festival as representative of Hong Kong.

***March, 2006, we taught a Tango Preface workshops for Tangotang.

***Feb, 2007, we also performed on stage in a group choreography for PriceWaterHouseCoopers's annual dinner at Hong Kong Convention Centre, a big event with 2000 guests.

***Aug and Sept, 2007, we taught another series of Tango Preface (beginners workshops for Tangotang.

***September, 2007, we performed again in the 5th Taipei International Tango Festival as representative of Hong Kong.

***23 September, 2007, we performed at Tangotang's Mid-Autumn Festival Dinner/Milonga at Butterfield, Taikoo Place.


Currenlty we are one of the regular couples helping Tangotang, Hong Kong's biggest tango club, to hold workshops and guided practice sessions.

Now we give intensive private class to dancers from beginners to advance level. We also perform for special event and wedding.


Not everything cost money....it is also our pleasure to share the passion and endless stories about Argentine Tango with you. The best dancers don't just go to the classes, they also learn about the culture and music. And you must try the famous "yerba mate" tea too!!! I love it. Just chat with us when you see us.

Mobile phone (or SMS): (852) 9267-6627 (Coleman)
Email:
info@romanticotango.com



Welcome to Argentine Tango!

We have put together this blog with a hope to tell you who we are, and what Argentine Tango is. Argentine Tango is one of the most misunderstood dance of all partly because of its mysterious origin, but more so because of the big confusion people have with Ballroom Tango which is more commonly performed and featured on TV shows and dancing competition. You can read about the relationship (and hence difference) between Argentine Tango and Ballroom Tango.

This is a dance that goes back at least 120 years to the 19th century small town of Buenos Aires, now the capital city of Argentina, where new immigrants from Africa and Europe lived together and created a melting pot of culture. A dance was born as part of the social activity by which the Boys got the chance to meet the Girls.......and this is Argentine Tango. So, Argentine Tango, unlike Ballroom dances, has never been the subject of dancing competition. They are totally different.

It is not our objective here to tell you in words the comprehensive history of Argentine Tango. On the right hand side of this page, you will find some excellent links to other websites where you can explore that further.

However, there is no better way to understand Argentine Tango than by hearing the music and watching the dance yourself. Many tango addicts around the world have put a lot of excellent Argentine Tango video clips on Youtube. Please seach by using such keywords as "argentine tango", "nuevo tango" or "argentinean tango" etc. We have put here a video of our teachers performing in Taipei International Tango Festival 2004. We love them!

If you want to know more about Argentine Tango, come to one of our tango parties in Wanchai, Hong Kong, or send us an email. SMS welcome too!!