World tango dancers flock to spiritual home Buenos Aires

[Judi Lynn]

September 11, 2022
10:02 AM CDT
Last Updated 5 hours ago

By Lucila Sigal

1 minute read

BUENOS AIRES, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Over 500 tango dancers from Argentina and the world are congregating in Buenos Aires for a major festival of the dance in its spiritual home, with concerts, classes and a competition to compete for the international tango crown.

The event is the first full festival since the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year foreign contestants took part via Zoom.

"It is absolutely amazing, it is a dream for me to do this, just to be surrounded by the whole atmosphere of the place. The best dancers in the world are here," said Emma Reyes, 37, a dancer from London.

At qualifying events, female dancers dressed up in heels and shiny dresses, while the men combed their hair straight in the style of historic Argentine tango icons.

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https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/world-tango-dancers-flock-spiritual-home-buenos-aires-2022-09-11/

[Karadeniz]

1. Lovely! I'd need a crane to hoist me up from some of those positions!!!

[peacebuzzard]

2. hahahahaha you are not alone!

P.S. I like the last image, of the dog who could have cared less. However, I really do like the tango (to watch) and listen to the music, its thrilling and dramatic!

[peppertree]

3. Thanks for finding and posting this, Judi.

Here's a recent news clip of the event - with everyday couples participating (rather than the acrobatic pros people often associate Tango with).

Enjoy!