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Canyengue
Canyengue is a tango dance style [1][2][3]. It is described as an early style with a close embrace, flexed knees, a shared axis and strong rhythmic marking, originating in the period from the 1900s to the 1920s and danced to early orchestras [1][2][3].
Canyengue is classified as a style of tango dance [1][2][3]. The sources describe it as an early style, marked by a close embrace, flexed knees, a shared axis between the partners and strong rhythmic marking [1][2][3].
The style is dated to the period from the 1900s to the 1920s, when it was danced to early orchestras [1][2][3]. The available sources give no further detail on its practitioners, its later history or the specific orchestras or recordings associated with it [1][2][3].
History
The origin of canyengue is placed in the 1900s–1920s [1][2][3]. During that period it was danced to early orchestras [1][2][3]. The sources consulted do not name individual orchestras, dancers, venues or places connected with the style [1][2][3].
Dance notes
The sources characterise canyengue by the following features [1][2][3]:
References
- en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.orgSource page
- en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org
- tangodori.com · tangodori.com
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