Tango Dance Literature

Triste, solitario y final (1973) is a novel by Osvaldo Soriano that tells the story of a tango dancer who is forced to flee Argentina during the Dirty War.

Simon Collier is a British author and journalist who has written extensively about tango. His book (Tango: A History) (1995) is a comprehensive overview of the history of tango music and dance.

El Góndola is a historic tango dance hall in Buenos Aires that has been in operation since 1912. It is a popular tourist destination and has been featured in many works of Tango literature.

Adios Nonino is a famous tango composition by Astor Piazzolla, but it is not a tango song in the traditional sense, as it does not have lyrics.

Miguel Angel Zotto is an Argentine tango dancer, choreographer, and teacher. He is considered one of the greatest tango dancers of all time and has performed all over the world.

Orquesta Francini-Pontier is not a famous tango orchestra. It is a French orchestra that played a variety of genres, including tango.

Tango Apilado is a tango dance that is characterized by its fast tempo and intricate footwork. It is a relatively new style of tango that was developed in the 1990s.

Edmundo Rivero was a famous Argentine folk singer, but he was not a tango singer.

Vals is a tango dance that is characterized by its slow tempo and sensual movements. It is one of the most popular tango dances and is often danced at social gatherings.

Carlos Gardel was a famous tango singer, but he was not a tango composer.

Milonga is a tango dance that is characterized by its fast tempo and lively movements. It is a popular dance at social gatherings and is often danced to traditional tango music.

La Viruta is not a famous tango dance hall in Buenos Aires. It is a historic bar in the San Telmo neighborhood that is known for its live music and dancing.

Canyengue is a tango dance that is characterized by its improvisational nature and close embrace. It is a relatively new style of tango that was developed in the 1990s.

Helsinki Tango Festival is not a famous tango festival. It is a relatively new festival that was first held in 2002.

Vals is a tango dance that is characterized by its slow tempo and melancholy melodies. It is one of the most popular tango dances and is often danced at social gatherings.