The Tango Banter

In this episode, I sit down with Eve for a candid conversation from Buenos Aires about what the city actually asks of you—physically, emotionally, and artistically—when you come here to dance.

We talk about what no one tells you before you land in Buenos Aires - the way the city rewires your rhythm, tests your nervous system, and quietly changes what you think you’re here for. Somewhere between the late nights, the “just one more” pull of the milonga, and the constant hum of possibility, a deeper question starts to surface… and it’s not the one most dancers expect.

And then the trip shifts. Not in a dramatic, cinematic way - more like a door opening that I didn’t even realize I’d been walking past. We get into what happens when you stop chasing a particular version of the Buenos Aires experience and start listening for the one that’s actually meant for you. The kind of lesson you don’t fully understand until you’re already on your way home.

✨ If you’ve ever felt drawn to Buenos Aires (or overwhelmed by it), this banter is for you.

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Music courtesy of La Santa Calavera Orchestra

In this episode I reflect on returning to Buenos Aires after eight years away - and how tango met me very differently this time.

I talk about the fantasies I carried with me, the quiet expectations I didn’t realize I still had, and the moment when something I once wanted began to loosen its grip. This isn’t an episode about doing tango “right,” or arriving at answers - it’s about noticing an inner shift as it happens.

Through personal stories and open questions, I explore what it feels like to stay with the dance when your reasons for being there start to change.

✨ If tango has ever felt like a mirror - especially when you didn’t expect it to - this banter is for you.

La Maleva Studio in Buenos Aires: https://www.instagram.com/la_maleva_estudio/

Renata Tagle: https://www.instagram.com/lamariposarm/

🎧 Want support as you grow in your own tango?
Join me inside IMSO Tango School Online — try it free for 30 days:
👉 https://imsotango.com/online-school

📌 Stay Connected & Learn More
🌍 Website: imsotango.com
📩 Email: [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @imso_tango

💃 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!

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Music courtesy of La Santa Calavera Orchestra

In this episode, I sit down with Gregory for a candid conversation about what it means to follow as a man in tango - and what that reveals about connection, gender, and friendship.
We talk about the early days of switching roles at UC Berkeley, the quiet rebellion of learning to follow “before it was cool,” and how intimacy between men can reshape the dance itself. From the awkwardness of cabaceo to the quiet beauty of letting go, this is a conversation about more than steps - it’s about trust, presence, and the freedom to feel beautiful.
✨ If you’ve ever wondered what changes when men follow - and how tango evolves when we let go of its rules - this banter is for you.
Join me at Queen City Tango Marathon Jan 2026: https://queencitytangomarathon.com/
🎧 Want support as you grow in your own tango?
Join me inside IMSO Tango School Online — 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:
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💬 Have questions? Drop a comment or DM me anytime!

Photo courtesty of @louistangophoto
Music courtesy of La Santa Calavera Orchestra

Would you pay for a guaranteed tanda with anyone you wanted?
In this episode, I dig into the world of taxi dancers - a subject that never fails to divide opinions. For some, it’s a lifeline: a bridge to the tandas they dream about in communities where imbalance makes dancing scarce. For others, it feels like a line crossed, where the social fabric of tango gives way to transactions.
From Buenos Aires origins to festival token systems, from ambassadors to controversies, taxi dancers raise bigger questions: how much do we value access, and what happens when money enters a space built on cabeceo and mystery?
✨ If you’ve ever wondered how far we’ll go for the tanda we want - and what that says about tango today - this banter is for you.

🎧 Want support as you grow in your own tango?
Join me inside IMSO Tango School Online — 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 @louistangophoto
Music courtesy of La Santa Calavera Orchestra

What keeps us coming back to tango - even after the moments when we’re ready to quit?
In this episode, I sit down with Mitra Martin to explore the cycles of belonging, the archetypes we step into, and the surprising ways tango changes us over time.
From the first spark at La Viruta to creating spaces that welcome beginners, Mitra’s journey opens up big questions about growth, friendship, and how we keep the dance alive.
And yes - she even shares a new game designed to help dancers push past “just practicing” into something more playful, creative, and lasting.
✨ If you’ve ever wondered what keeps tango fresh year after year, this conversation is for you.

Learn more about the Tango Fairytale Game here: https://mitramartin.notion.site/tangofairytalegame

Use code IMSOTANGO to get $20 off: https://mitramartin.gumroad.com/l/original-tfg-deck

🎧 Want support as you grow in your own tango?

Join me inside IMSO Tango School Online — 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!