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CONEXIÓN INTERNET 1

ARGENTINA: El tango

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Search the Internet to learn about a very structured dance that oozes passion and which is still popular after so many years of history: the tango.

Algunas palabras clave
Buenos Aires tango
Buenos Aires tango characteristics
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel biography
history of the tango
tango origins

  1. a) Describe briefly the origins of the tango. b) Who was Carlos Gardel?



  2. What are some of the characteristics of the tango?



  3. a) Are you familiar with the tango? If so, do you like it? Are you a skilled dancer? If not, would you like to become one? Are there any places to go dance the tango in your community? Are there any places in your community where tango classes are offered? b) Do some research and look for places where tango classes are offered in your community or in a city close to where you live. How many places did you find? c) Now, look for information such as: How much does a session cost? How long does it take to learn the basic steps? Are there private classes available? Where is/are the instructor(s) from?


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