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International Tango Music

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Int'l
Tango


Paolo Bosco & Silvia Pitton
"Don Bandidos"
Prandi Sound (version unavailable)

"Spanish Fire"
Tony Evans & His Orchestra
Spanish Fire - Tango - Tha Blackpool International Dance Festival 2001, Vol. 4



Rhythm & Timing:

How to Count the Basic Rhythm:Quick, Quick, Slow
Time Signature:2/4 (2 beats per bar of music)
Accent:accents on count 1 and count 2
Beat Value: count Slow = 1 beat, count Quick = 1/2 beat
Tempo for Professionals & Amateurs: 128 beats per minute
Tempo for Pro-am: 128 beats per minute





Song Examples: listen to and purchase songs by clicking on iTunes links

Instrumental Tango
"Ole Guapo"
by Dancelife
 Ole Guapo ( Tango / 33 Bpm ) - The Undutchables
Vocal Tango
"Caminito" by Ballroom Orchestra & Singers
 Caminito ( Tango / 32 Bpm ) - Very Best Part 6
Contemporary Tango
"Roxanne" by Dancelife Roxanne ( Tango / 32 Bpm ) - Masters of Modern - Eleven



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Description:

International Tango is faster than the American Tango, but both tangos have a dramatic and powerful rhythm. This is translated into the dance by sharp and staccato movements, countered with contrasting pauses, which mirror the anticipation build up and bursts of rhythm in the music.  Dramatic use of isolated body parts is also a trademark of the dance, including flicking feet and snapping the head. The overall feel of the International Tango is bold and confident.
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