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Tango escenario / fantasía
Tango escenario, also called tango fantasía, is a style of tango [1][2][3]. It is stage choreography with high boleos, lifts and big figures, made for audiences rather than for social dance floors [1][2][3].
Tango escenario / fantasía is classified as a style of tango [1][2][3]. The sources describe it as stage choreography. Its features include high boleos, lifts and big figures [1][2][3].
The style is meant for audiences and not for social floors. This sets it apart, in purpose, from tango danced socially [1][2][3].
The sources trace its origin to show tango presented in exhibitions in the 1910s. They also connect it to the revue 'Tango Argentino' of 1983 [1][2][3].
History
The sources place the roots of the style in show tango presented in exhibitions during the 1910s [1][2][3]. They also name the 1983 revue 'Tango Argentino' as part of its origin [1][2][3].
The dossier gives no further detail on how the style developed between these two points. It also does not describe its later history [1][2][3].
Dance notes
The sources define tango escenario as stage choreography rather than social dancing [1][2][3]. Its defining elements include:
These elements are made for an audience. The style is not intended for social dance floors [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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