![]() ![]() If you are a skirt-wearing person who dances both roles and doesn’t want to change your shoes after every tanda, consider wedge sneakers which give you sneaker stability as a mark while looking better than a flat sneaker with your skirt. You can regularly restore the surface with sandpaper. If you choose suede side for the floor, then don’t wear these shoes in the street or through rain. (Any shoe repair shop can do this for you, but you can save lots of money by doing it yourself.) Some people like to have the shiny side of the leather in contact with the floor (use rough sandpaper to take off the smoothness), others prefer to have the suede side in contact with the floor. ![]() But if your shoes are too slippery or too sticky, buy some scrap leather, cut it to match your shoe, and use contact cement to cover the front 1/2 of the shoe. There are thousands of different materials and some of them pivot just fine. Most shoes these days have rubber or plastic soles. If they have leather soles you are good to go. It must stay on your foot in all kinds of action by means of a strap or laces.īuy shoes you like. ![]() Good dancers can dance in nearly any shoe.Īny shoe will do as long as it meets two criteria: Dancing technique is not in your shoe technology, it’s in your muscle control. I do not believe in buying purpose-made tango dance shoes, because they are so boring. They do not need to be designed for tango! What to wear is clothes and shoes that you LOVE, and buy any kind you want. Respect the subtle reactions you have as you are dressing, and let your clothes and taste help you assemble something that works.ĭefinitely dress in a way that makes you feel sexy. One of the things I love about tango is that no one will ever say “you’re too old to be wearing that.” It is, however possible to dress too sexy. ![]() One day the red dress does this, but another day it just feels like too much. If you’re feeling doubtful or self-conscious, take it off! Your clothing needs to meet and elevate your mood. If this piece of clothing gives you joy and makes you want to dance, then it’s a keeper. The main thing to pay attention to when shopping and dressing is how a piece of clothing makes you feel. Notice if you are smiling, notice if you are twirling or tapping your feet. Whether it’s a formal milonga or a regular afternoon practica, attention to your clothing gives you power and delights your fellow dancers. There are only a few rules about what to wear. Tango is a chance to maximize your masculinity, femininity, or general artsiness. While you’re welcome to dress as casually as you like for tango (and people do!), there’s always someone in the room taking up the invitation to express themselves aesthetically. I’m passionate about finding the best technique, but that’s not all I want for you! Another aspect of tango is the chance to express ourselves through costuming. Shoes: need to stay on your feet with strap or laces and no grippy rubber on the soles.Also you’ll be twisting your torso, so don’t wear a strapless dress or a very deep v-neck as you might inadvertently expose yourself while dancing. You need to be able to lift and open your legs without showing your panties. Girls: Don’t wear a very short or very tight skirt.Regardless of the season, you are going to be very warm at this party, so don’t wear any wool!.For men, business/dress trousers and a shirt with collar and buttons (tie and jacket are not necessary). Dress like you’re going to a cocktail party: For women, a knee-length dress. ![]()
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