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The Quest for the Embrace. The History of Tango Dance 1800-1983

Gustavo Benzecry Sabá

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Description:"In 2009, UNESCO declared the Argentine tango to be part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Preceding this honor, there is a long history of men and women that created the dance, giving form to a way of life. How was the dance of tango created? Who were its makers? How did the different styles come to be? Is there any truth in the rumor of its brothel origins? Why is it the most controversial and passionate dance? These questions, among others, are answered by Gustavo Benzecry Sabá in this book, which is not only a meticulous work of research, but also a heartfelt homage to all those who contributed to this most important cultural phenomenon of the Río de la Plata region. Here the author outlines this history, told in the context of the history of Argentina and the city of Buenos Aires, with colorful descriptions, debunking of myths, pointed observations, and a detailed index of dancers and dance halls that will take us on a journey from the remote origins of the tango dance to its current global spread. All in all, this book is essential reading for those who wish to understand how the tango took form through the quest for an embrace."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Quest for the Embrace. The History of Tango Dance 1800-1983. To get started finding The Quest for the Embrace. The History of Tango Dance 1800-1983, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 240

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: 2015

ISBN: 9872650969

Description: "In 2009, UNESCO declared the Argentine tango to be part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Preceding this honor, there is a long history of men and women that created the dance, giving form to a way of life. How was the dance of tango created? Who were its makers? How did the different styles come to be? Is there any truth in the rumor of its brothel origins? Why is it the most controversial and passionate dance? These questions, among others, are answered by Gustavo Benzecry Sabá in this book, which is not only a meticulous work of research, but also a heartfelt homage to all those who contributed to this most important cultural phenomenon of the Río de la Plata region. Here the author outlines this history, told in the context of the history of Argentina and the city of Buenos Aires, with colorful descriptions, debunking of myths, pointed observations, and a detailed index of dancers and dance halls that will take us on a journey from the remote origins of the tango dance to its current global spread. All in all, this book is essential reading for those who wish to understand how the tango took form through the quest for an embrace."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Quest for the Embrace. The History of Tango Dance 1800-1983. To get started finding The Quest for the Embrace. The History of Tango Dance 1800-1983, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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