Argentinaan Tango Dance

In this specific performance of the Tango, there is an older gentleman and a younger female. The man does not look as if he is controlling, but the dance tells otherwise. The two dancers never lose eye contact throughout the whole dance. This never breaking contact shows the intimacy and passion throughout the whole three-minute tango. This dance takes the story line of the “inspired relationship between a prostitute and her pimp” as stated from the Tango presentation. I say this because of the age difference of the two dancers and the way the elder gentleman has more of a controlling look to his face. The movements seem to be led by the man in this dance, as the woman follows along. The movements are quick and graceful. Yet, I find there to be aggressiveness in their look and flow. It is not very fast paced, but the …show more content…
In the presentation, the description of the Argentinean Tango is supposed to be viewed as a positive macho male just in the Latin American description, but is seen as a more negative over-charged oppressive and abusive whim. In this scenario, the man in the dance is a more positive character. He is solely focused on the girl he is sharing the dance with. Regardless, if this is a prostitute and pimp situation, he is only fixated on her and never breaks his concentration. The masculinity in this dance is wonderful and aggressive. I do not see the aggression negatively; I see it as a man leading his woman through life, and a woman willingly following with the same passion. Both parties seem to be only worried about one another. This concentration and passion makes this dance beautiful. It makes one feel the intensity of their look, and the swiftness of their feet. This tango may have a rough story of an older gentleman and younger lady, but I see this as a dance of two people who respect one another to create the passion they did in this