Argentin Tango

The roots of tango are many and different. The first tangos were performed by immigrants in Buenos Aires. By the end of the 19th century Tango was widespread in the popular neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, but it was treated with hostility by the upper class. The way it was danced was with bent knees, the body leaning forward, the mutual support of the couple and contact on the abdomen and chest. This style had strong African elements.