25/09/2026
by Richard Stoll
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Of all the tango steps, the ocho is the most prominent and iconic, possibly even one of the oldest movement elements in danced tango [1]. The name comes from the fact that the movement pattern of the feet when several … Continue reading
20/09/2026
by Richard Stoll
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Today I want to talk about a tango dance figure that puzzles many students and tango enthusiasts. On the one hand, because it seems so easy to teach, and on the other hand, because it’s so difficult to learn.
20/02/2018
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on Dancing to music – in show dance?
Many dancers enjoy showing off their skills on the dance floor. Good dancers do this at competitions, in exhibition dances, or at dance events; less skilled dancers sometimes do too, and yet… I’m bringing this up because yesterday I wanted … Continue reading
06/04/2015
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on El Tangauta Magazine
Dear Tango Friends, What’s the first thing you do when you arrive in Buenos Aires? The first thing you always do at your first milonga is grab the free copies of El Tangauta magazine. Besides interesting articles, you’ll also find … Continue reading
17/01/2015
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on Tango Short Films (January 2015)
Hello dear tangueras y tangueros,This evening (still suffering from severe jet lag) I found some nice tango short films posted by other tango players in a German discussion forum. Here are a few that I enjoyed – intentionally without comment!
07/11/2014
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on Tango terminology, communication and choreography
Normally, when I’m having lectures with other teachers, I ask them about their naming conventions for the steps. I can’t help it—I’m a German academic, and I believe it’s crucial to speak the same precise and descriptive language. The language … Continue reading
22/07/2014
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on How do you become a better tango dancer?
Tango is primarily a social dance (apart from tango show dancing, which is NOT the focus here), and after a beginner’s course, we want to dance and enjoy the wonderful music and atmosphere of the milongas. So why progress? Tango … Continue reading
06/01/2014
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on Tango in Finland
Imagine a tango festival where thousands of fans celebrate tango and compete in dancing and singing to be crowned a new tango king! This isn’t a Bajofondo concert in Buenos Aires (although that can also attract thousands), but one that … Continue reading
22/10/2013
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on Soha: Mil Pasos as a Tango?
What is the difference between tango and non-tango music? I don’t know. Even with a good musical definition of tango, it’s probably very different, which means defining its opposite will also be difficult. Perhaps non-tango music is music that doesn’t … Continue reading
17/10/2013
by Richard Stoll
Comments Off on Style in tango dancing?
So there’s tango and tango and…? When we begin learning tango (and especially when we believe we’ve progressed to advanced levels), we often like to observe various advanced dancers on the dance floor. We’ll likely notice that some dance in … Continue reading