ROSARIO, TANGO CITY

In the world, Argentina is synonymous with tango. Within that context, the city of Rosario—considered a cultural center of the region—is an excellent destination for those wanting to venture into the world of this popular artistic expression, in its most sentimental and passionate form.

Rosario, synonym of tango

Rosario has always played a prominent role in the history of tango. Since the times of hidden brothels hidden—in the early twentieth century—and its later arrival to local neighborhood clubs, tango went through a period of silence, only to re-emerge in the last 20 years as a local trademark.

Today, the music is alive in the localities where it first emerged, as well as around the world. Rosario presents itself as a city with a friendly size and a large tango community that invites you to participate in its many milongas, meeting places where music and dance come together. Its particular charm of everyday life and long nights offers visitors the possibility to not only explore it but also play a leading role.

Where can you dance and listen to tango in Rosario?

La Casa del Tango is a municipal cultural center where daily activities, workshops, seminars, meetings and milongas are held. The Metropolitan Tango Meeting is held In April and May. This annual celebration explores tango's roots and rich history, while providing a space for a new generation of artists, ideas and trends. Two other festivals—Embrujo Tango and MUTAR—are also held, with the participation of musicians from Tango Rosario.

There are milongas and workshops offered daily in dance halls, clubs, and other places of different styles that offer dance classes for beginners and advanced dancers: Percanta, Le Bal, Casa Yiro, Club Sportivo América, Club Español, Sutil, Milonga Roja, among others. No list would be complete without the emblematic bar El Cairo, a meeting place frequented by the city's milongueros and visitors every Wednesday.

City / School of Tango

Rosario has always stood out for its musical production, which tango has always played a part of. The music school at the National University of Rosario offers a world-renowned degree in bandoneon, an essential instrument in most tango ensembles. The various institutions that provide musical training have given the city and the world more than 70 orchestras and musical groups.

In addition, national and international dance teachers have been trained here, leaving their mark on the world: Paiva, Victoria Colosso, Beatriz Mendoza, Marisa Talamoni, the butterfly of tango. Today, they are finalists of the world cup of Tango and recognized for their professionalism.

Tips for travelers

In addition to the extensive information available online, all visitors passing through Rosario who would like to experience for themselves this popular artistic expression should check out Tango Rosario, which works exclusively with foreigners who want to live the experience of tango in Rosario. They provide training, support and integration into the local tango community.
As all underworlds do, tango has its own language. Beginners should know that the 2x4 step is their compass. While other steps can be added—barridas, bolet, corte, gancho, quebrada, sacada, giro and ocho—walking through the four core steps to the beat is a great start.
It is important to note that there is no better place to learn to dance tango than a milonga, which brings together experienced dancers and newcomers.

Its fans define tango as a feeling that is danced and there is no doubt that it is expressed with great passion in Rosario.

Source: Rosario Tango

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