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12 images Created 24 Sep 2013

The Dance of Buenos Aires

Born in the immigrant quarter brothels of Buenos Aires, the Tango originally developed representing a duel between challengers for the favors of a woman. The early Tango was considered so obscene Pope Pius X actually banned the dance. Currently, the Tango is danced throughout the world and was declared part of the world's cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009.
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  • Born in the immigrant quarter of Buenos Aires, Pope Pius X considered the Tango so obscene he banned the dance. Currently, it is danced throughout the world in both traditional and non-traditional forms. In September 2009 UNESCO declared the Tango part of the world's cultural heritage.
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  • Dancers perform on stage of a La Boca area restaurant.
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  • Tango dancers perform on the street in San Telmo, Buenos Aires.
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  • A young couple dance at a San Telmo Milonga.
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  • Tango shows are ubiquitous around the Plaza Dorrego, San Telmo.
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  • An evening outdoor Milonga ( tango event) in San Telmo, Buenos Aires.
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  • The outdoor Milonga (tango event)  draws dancers of all ages.
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  • A crowd gathers to watch tango dancers (tanqueros) in Plaza Dorrego, San Telmo.
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  • Often improvised, intricate footwork is an important aspect of the Argentine Tango.
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  • One of the many shops in Buenos Aires featuring tango shoes or clothing.
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  • Tango dancers perform in Plaza Dorrego San Telmo, Buenos Aires. The dancers perform to attract patrons to the nearby restaurants.
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  • This San Telmo Milonga featured a traditional live orchestra.
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