The Miami Tango Fantasy Festival 2007
There are few things as sexy as the Tango, and certainly no dance steps that match its appeal. From Al Pacino performing the Tango in A Scent of a Woman, to Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider in Last Tango in Paris, people everywhere see the tango performed and think to themselves, “Dang, I need to learn how to do that.” For those who live near Miami, or are visiting, you’re about to get your chance.
The Miami Tango Fantasy Festival 2007 steps off Memorial Day Weekend. Beginning with a Milonga, the term given to tango parties, this festival offers entertainment for those who want to watch, and lessons – with sixteen 90 minute classes offered per day – for those who want to learn. These classes cater to everyone from those with two proverbial left feet to those who dance at a performance level.
For those who want to simply sit back, relax, and be in awed, the Tango Professors – those doing the teaching – will perform in a Masters of Tango Show, which includes a dinner. And, of course, no Tango Fantasy would be complete without the romance. The festival is held in a place where romance can not escape: a luxury hotel with a breathtaking pool, a grand ballroom, and all-night Tango parties.
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Shoes provide the beauty, comfort and style in everyone’s life. There are different types of footwear like athletic shoes, work shoes, women’s shoes, men’s shoes, casual and dance. Different types are used at different occasions and for different activities or occupations.
Footwear used in dance and should be lighter, flexible and soft. There are different types of dance shoes like jazz, swing, men’s, women’s, capezio, and tango dance shoes.
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These are heel-less slippers made of leather or canvas. The sole is traditionally made of leather. A thicker material is used under the ball and heel of the shoes. They are mostly pink, white or black in color.
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A Woman’s Guide to Tango Shoes
Buying your first pair of Argentine tango shoes can be confusing because of the myriad of suppliers and styles available to choose from. Or it could be seen as an adventure, depending on your love of shoes and dancing.
If you do have an addiction to shoe shopping it is advisable to limit yourself to just one pair when shopping for tango shoes, even though it can be hard to resist. The reasoning behind this is that you need to break in a pair of tango shoes before you know how much you are going to like it, and there’s nothing worse than having a dozen cute tango shoes that are not comfortable enough to dance in.
Here are some tips for getting the most comfortable shoes:
Buy shoes that are made of leather or suede. These are the standard materials for tango shoes. If this is not possible you can also get by with plastic soles, but stay away from rubber. You need to be able to pivot the ball of your foot when dancing so it is important for your feet to be able to slide easily.
It may be better to buy one pair of shoes from an established brand rather than buying many generic shoes to find that proverbial needle in the haystack. Comme II Faut is considered the Cadillac of tango shoes, followed by Neotango, Tango Brujo, and Darcos.
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