Over the years I have gathered information about Argentine Tango to help you navigate in this rather unusual world. You’ll find frequently asked questions, help with the codigos (social rules) at the milonga and more.
The Magic Roundabout Milonga organises Argentine tango dance events for people who like traditional tango music. In 2014 I (Bärbel Rücker) became a part of the Magic Roundabout Milonga team. Since then there have been Magic Roundabout Milongas in Bristol (Almondsbury), Tidenham Chase, Kington Langley and Lydney. The Magic Roundabout Milongas If you enjoy dancing … Read more
Thank you Christina Petersen Mihresel for the opportunity to present myself and my passions on your ConmotoPetersen Podcast. It was the first time I was invited to a podcast and after saying YES to it I had enough time to get nervous about it. On Saturday 7th July 2019 we made it happen and I … Read more
Going to your first milonga (tango dance event) is exciting but a crucial step when learning to dance Argentine tango. It’s here where you get comfortable with the embrace, the music, the social aspects of tango and of course the walking. This series of drawings will hopefully help you navigate any tango dance events and … Read more
Wer gerne liest, der findet auch auf dem deutschen Buchmarkt zahlreiche Bücher über den Tango Argentino. Neben zahlreichen Publikationen über die Tangomusik, den Tanz an sich und Lernmethoden, gibt es auch Romane und Kurzgeschichten sowie Reiseführer etc. Einige der Links sind Affiliate Links. Natürlich gibt es auch andere online Anbieter wie z.B. Thalia. Tango Bücher … Read more
This is a good place to start your search for tango books if you are dancing Argentine Tango and want to read more about it. Or are you looking for gift ideas for tango dancers, newbies, or do you wanna treat yourself? These tango books might be exactly what you are looking for in order … Read more
Let me tell you the story of how a Tango DJ career started. Once upon a time there was a tango dancer. Since she took her first steps in 1997 she was hooked. Completely in love with the dance and the music. About one year in she started leading as well. Thrilled by the option … Read more
The Magic Roundabout Sunday Social (virtual tango event) runs roughly once a month for people who like traditional tango music. Since May 2020 the Magic Roundabout Milongas have been online to cater for the need for good traditional tango music and social interaction. We named it The Magic Roundabout Sunday Social. Three hours of tangos … Read more
Since I started Litter Picking in The Forest of Dean (see blog post Litter Picking Is Cool) in 2018 I am even more interested in the opportunity of reuse and recycle. The obvious solution was to start The Magic Roundabout Tango Marketplace for Tango Shoes, Clothes, Books and more. It’s time to de-clutter your tango … Read more
Finding the right teacher when you want to learn something new or improving your skills can take time. Hearing about the experiences other students have made can help. Those following Tango testimonials might give you a better impression of what to expect when working with me. Are you looking for a place where you can … Read more
Trying something new comes often with a bunch of questions. I hope this collection of Questions & Answers around Argentine Tango will answer most of them. Please get in contact via email info@movingexperience.eu if you are missing the answer(s) to your question(s). ARGENTINE TANGO – Questions & Answers #1 What should I wear for a Tango class? … Read more