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How to Master the Essence of Tango steps! - Cómo dominar la Esencia de los pasos del Tango!
You came to learn steps? Great! 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟏: 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬. Wait, what?! Here’s the thing—tango isn’t about...
viviana454
Feb 31 min read


Practice, Practice, Practice - Práctica, práctica, práctica
rder to reach total concentration and free the mind while dancing Tango, we should maintain the spirit of repetition. All Zen activities...
viviana454
Jan 311 min read


Do you think you can meditate while dancing? - Creés que podés meditar mientras bailás?
𝐖𝐞’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬—𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡...
viviana454
Jan 291 min read


The Art of Pausing in Tango - El Arte de la Pausa en el Tango
In Tango, the magic isn’t just in the movements—it’s in the pauses. A pause is not an absence of motion; it is a presence of intention....
viviana454
Jan 271 min read


𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐙𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝟏𝟎 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 - 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐳 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐙𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚
1. Be Present in the Moment Let go of distractions and judgments. The essence of Tango—and life—is in being fully present in the here and...
viviana454
Jan 242 min read


Dancing for Your Own Pleasure - Bailar por tu propio placer
Joy is often found in the simplest moments, like the shared laughter of a child and a camel. In Tango, true pleasure arises when we dance...
viviana454
Jan 221 min read


Surrender, Connect, Transform - Entregarse, Conectar, Transformar
Surrender yourself to discover your essence, connect to surprise yourself, for the dance is not about perfection, but continuous...
viviana454
Jan 201 min read


Intimacy in Tango - La Intimidad en el Tango
Intimacy in tango transcends the physical embrace, becoming a profound connection between two souls. It is about sharing vulnerability...
viviana454
Jan 171 min read


Being, Not Doing: Living in the Present Moment - Estar, No Hacer: Viviendo en el Momento Presente
In a world obsessed with productivity and endless doing, Tango reminds us of the beauty of simply being. It’s not about perfect steps or...
viviana454
Jan 152 min read


Musicality, Sensibility, and Sensuality: The Heart of Tango - Musicalidad, Sensibilidad, Sensualidad: El corazón del tango:
ngo is more than steps—it’s a journey of feeling. In Tango Zen, three essential qualities guide this journey: • Musicality connects you...
viviana454
Jan 131 min read


How to Practice Surrender in Tango - Cómo Practicar la Entrega en el Tango
Let’s talk about how to practice surrender while dancing Tango. Surrender is such an important part of the dance—it’s about letting go,...
viviana454
Jan 103 min read


Reflection on Lead, Follow, and Surrender -Reflexión sobre Conducir, Seguir y Entregarse
In Tango, lead and follow aren’t fixed roles—they are states of connection and trust. True connection happens when both partners...
viviana454
Jan 81 min read


Lead, Follow, and Surrender - Conducir, Seguir y Entregarse
In Tango, leader and follower are not fixed roles—they are states of being, shaped by connection, listening, and trust. The leader...
viviana454
Jan 62 min read


Tango Zen, Workshop - Retreat, 2025
Hello friends, I’m thrilled to share the 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐙𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! Each...
viviana454
Jan 33 min read


“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving." - "Un buen viajero no tiene planes fijos y no está empeñado en llegar."~ Laozi
Tango is about the journey, not the destination. El tango trata sobre el viaje, no el destino. Tango Zen www.TangoZen.com #TangoZen ...
viviana454
Jan 21 min read


“To study the way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self." - "Estudiar el camino es estudiarse a uno mismo. Estudiarse a uno mismo es olvidarse de uno mismo."~Dōgen
Lose yourself in the music and connection to truly experience the dance. Piérdete en la música y la conexión para experimentar...
viviana454
Jan 21 min read


"The way is not in the sky; the way is in the heart." - "El camino no está en el cielo; el camino está en el corazón."~Buddha/Buda
"The way is not in the sky; the way is in the heart." "El camino no está en el cielo; el camino está en el corazón." ~Buddha/Buda In...
viviana454
Jan 21 min read


"The finger pointing to the moon is not the moon." "El dedo que señala a la luna no es la luna." ~ Zen saying/Dicho Zen
Dancing tango in a certain style is only the outward form. True essence lies beyond the steps—it is a way of living, a reflection of...
viviana454
Dec 13, 20241 min read


Patience is vital in tango - La paciencia es vital en el tango.
Patience is vital in tango. It's tough but rewarding, nourishing the connection with your partner and the progress of your dance. Tango...
viviana454
Dec 11, 20241 min read


𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟐 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬 -𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝟏𝟐 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬
The 12 Universal Laws are fundamental principles that shape the universe, and tango embodies them beautifully: Law of Divine Oneness :...
viviana454
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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