The Tango Banter

• From Student to Dancer: Escaping the Tango Classroom

  Are you still a student… or have you become a dancer?In this episode, I reflect on the long arc between learning tango and owning it - and why so many of us feel like we’re never quite ready.We talk about:- That feeling of not being good enough… even after years of classes.- The temptation to stay in “practice mode” - even at the milonga.- And the quiet shift that happens when you finally let go of trying to be perfect… and start dancing for real.This isn’t about technique drills or tips.It’s a meditation on self-perception, permission, and the moment you realize the only diploma that matters is the one you give yourself.If you’ve ever caught yourself working instead of dancing…Or hesitated to go to a festival because you thought you weren’t ready…This conversation is for you.🎧 Want support as you find your voice in the dance?Join me inside IMSO Tango School Online - my monthly program for dancers who want to explore musicality, presence, and the emotional artistry of tango.- Try it free for 30 days: https://imsotango.com/online-school📌 Stay Connected & Learn More🌍 Website: imsotango.com📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @imso_tango🎙 Listen to The Tango Banter: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DItT8LMWASb💃 Join the Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/sotangoworld🎶 Free Lesson – 5 Things Every Dancer Should Know About Tango Music:imsotango.namastream.com/product/83152💬 Have questions? Drop a comment or DM me anytime!Photo courtesty of @louistangophotoMusic courtesy of La Santa Calavera Orchestra

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• Does Tango Feel Different Around the World? Culture, Embrace, and What We Carry

  Tango feels different depending on where you are - but is it the dance that changes, or is it us?In this episode, I reflect on what it was like to dance in Japan, and the questions it stirred up:What shapes a community’s embrace? How much do our cultural backgrounds shape the way we connect? And what happens when we stop seeing difference as wrong - and start seeing it as human?This isn’t a lesson in technique.It’s a reflection on culture, perception, and what we miss when we assume there's only one right way to dance.If you’ve ever walked into a milonga and felt slightly out of sync - or sensed a subtle shift in connection when dancing abroad - this conversation might feel familiar.🎧 Want to keep exploring these deeper layers of tango?You can join me inside IMSO Tango School Online - my monthly program where we dive into musicality, connection, and the art of dancing from the inside out.You can try it free for 30 days here - https://imsotango.com/online-school📌 Stay Connected & Learn More🌍 Website: http://imsotango.com📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @‌imso_tangoJoin my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sotangoworld💬 Have questions? Drop a comment below or DM me on Instagram!🎶 Free Lesson: 5 Things every dancer should know about tango music: https://imsotango.namastream.com/product/83152

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• “Am I Good Enough Yet?” — Tango, Confidence & the Myths That Hold Us Back

  Tango can bring up all kinds of doubts—the kind you don’t always say out loud.In this episode, I reflect on three mindset shifts that helped me move through quiet insecurity: the pressure to look a certain way, the myth that leaders always know more, and the moment musicality stopped being abstract and started feeling real in my body.This isn’t a how-to. It’s a reflection on what it means to feel behind, and how we begin to come back to ourselves.If you’ve ever questioned your place in tango - or wondered if you’re doing it “right” - this one’s for you.🔗 Want to keep exploring musicality, phrasing, and expression? Join my online program - first month’s free → https://imsotango.com/online-school🗣️ What’s one mindset shift that changed your dancing? Message me @‌imsotango or reply in the comments below.📌 Stay Connected & Learn More🌍 Website: http://imsotango.com📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @‌imso_tangoJoin my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sotangoworld💬 Have questions? Drop a comment below or DM me on Instagram!🎶 Free Lesson: 5 Things every dancer should know about tango music: https://imsotango.namastream.com/product/83152

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• What We Don’t Talk About in Tango

  Some dynamics in tango are so normalized, we stop seeing them - until something shakes us awake.This episode explores the unspoken power structures that shape our community: who gets centered, who stays silent, and why certain behaviors are tolerated for so long. It’s not about one incident. It’s about a pattern. One we’ve all participated in, whether we meant to or not.Through reflection and shared experiences, I look at the deeper questions behind the discomfort: How does power move in a tango space? What do we risk when we speak up? And what does real cultural change ask of us?This conversation isn’t easy - but it’s necessary if we want tango to be more than just beautiful on the surface.Tango is more than steps. It’s a reflection of who we are - and how we show up for each other on the dance floor.If you’re ready to explore the deeper layers of musicality, connection, and technique, try IMSO Tango School Online.🎓 Get your first 30 days free → https://imsotango.com/online-school📌 Stay Connected & Learn More🌍 Website: http://imsotango.com📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @‌imso_tangoJoin my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sotangoworld💬 Have questions? Drop a comment below or DM me on Instagram!🎶 Free Lesson: 5 Things every dancer should know about tango music: https://imsotango.namastream.com/product/83152

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• Belonging by Design: Making Tango More Welcoming

  Tango has a reputation for being beautiful. But is it also… unwelcoming?In this episode, I look at what makes tango feel intimidating to newcomers - and what seasoned dancers can do to change that. No shaming, no blaming - just a clear-eyed look at how culture is created, and how each of us can help shape a more generous, open, and truly social dance floor.Because belonging doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by design.💬 Have thoughts or stories to share? Drop them in the comments or DM me @‌imso_tango.Want to go deeper in your tango?IMSO Tango School Online helps you build confidence, expressiveness, and musical clarity on the dance floor. First month is free → https://imsotango.com/online-school📩 Join the community & learn more:🌍 Website: http://imsotango.com📸 Instagram: @‌imso_tango💬 Questions? DM me on Instagram or drop a comment below.🎶 Free Lesson – 5 Things Every Dancer Should Know About Tango Music: https://imsotango.namastream.com/product/83152👥 Join the FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sotangoworld

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