From Tango to Rock and Back: A Conversation with Oliver Kolker
What if the real story of tango isn’t just in the milonga, but in the battle between generations, between rock and roll and bandoneóns, between what we inherit and what we create?In this episode, I si...
11 Mar 202540min
Social Status in Tango: getting the dances you want
You walk into the milonga, scan the room, and instantly sense it—the unspoken social order. There’s the group of dancers who seem to know everyone, who never sit out a tanda. And then there’s you, try...
5 Mar 202528min
When Tango Becomes Your Home: conversation with Scott Boddye
In this episode, I chat with Scott Boddye, a tango dancer who traded stability for the open road and never looked back. What started as a temporary escape after COVID turned into a full-time nomadic l...
26 Feb 202550min
Overcoming the Inner Critic: How to Enjoy Tango Without the Pressure
You’re dancing, lost in the music… except you’re not. Instead, your mind is running a full critique: "That step was off. My embrace is weird. Do they even like dancing with me?" Sound familiar?Self-cr...
19 Feb 202536min
Tango Meets Forró: A Dance Conversation with Rafael Piccolotto de Lima
Imagine if tango and salsa had a secret love affair… and their child grew up in Brazil. That’s forró. A dance that blends the intimacy of tango with the playful turns of salsa—plus a little Brazilian ...
12 Feb 202549min
How to Offend a Tango Dancer Without Even Trying
Tango dancers can be a little…sensitive. Not because they’re dramatic, but because the milonga has its own set of unspoken rules—and it’s easy to break them without even realizing it. In this episode,...
5 Feb 202530min
Expectations vs. Reality: Dancing in Buenos Aires with Eve Katzen
In this episode, I sit down with Eve Katzen to unpack the myths, realities, and surprises of traveling to Buenos Aires for tango. From the "forbidden" floral dresses to the chaos of late-night milonga...
29 Jan 202554min
Do You Need Talent to Succeed in Tango?
In this episode, I reflect on the idea of talent—what it really means, how it shapes our journey as dancers, and whether it’s as important as we think. Inspired by a listener’s message, I share my own...
22 Jan 202534min
