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
From Ballroom to Argentine Tango: conversation with Rita Berenshteyn
In this episode, I chat with Rita Berenshteyn about her journey from ballroom to tango and what it was like navigating the transition. We dive into the quirks of ballroom culture, the challenges of ad...
15 Jan 202532min
Why Advanced Dancers Say No to Beginners—and What to Do About It
This episode dives into a tricky but common topic in the tango world: why advanced dancers often say no to beginners. We explore the underlying dynamics of these decisions, unpacking everything from t...
8 Jan 202535min
Tango Trends We’re Leaving Behind in 2024
What would you change about tango in the New Year? 2024 brought some curious trends to the social tango scene, and in this episode, we dive into the ones we’d gladly cancel. From musical experiments t...
1 Jan 202542min
Arthouse Meets Tango: a look at "The Tango Lesson"
Today Alex and I dive deep into The Tango Lesson (1997), Sally Potter's polarizing exploration of tango and artistic expression. From dissecting its surreal, dreamlike sequences to debating its portra...
24 Des 202455min
How Tango Styles Shape the Way We Dance: Milonguero, Salon, Nuevo
Have you ever been caught in the whirlwind of conflicting advice from tango teachers, each one claiming to hold the ultimate truth? In this reflective episode, we explore how the diverse styles of tan...
18 Des 202444min
How competing changed my tango forever
What happens when a social dancer steps into the world of competitive tango? In this episode, I reflect on my decision to compete again and how it’s shaped my perspective on tango—both socially and cr...
11 Des 202429min
