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Tango craze: dancing feet, 1913
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Tango craze: dancing feet, 1913
A front cover of The Sketch, showing the entwined legs of two dancers performing a step from the tango." Why worry about home rule and the land question, when you can learn the tango?" Date: 1913
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Tango Craze - Dancing Feets, 1913
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- A Captivating Glance into the Past of Passionate Tango Dancing This image, published on the front cover of The Sketch magazine in 1913, showcases the enthralling allure of the tango dance craze that swept through Europe and North America during the early 20th century. The photograph features two dancers, a man and a woman, lost in the moment as they perform an intricate step from this Argentinean dance. Their entwined legs and feet gracefully intertwine, creating a mesmerizing display of passion, connection, and rhythm. The caption accompanying this photograph reads, "Why worry about home rule and the land question, when you can learn the tango?" This playful comment reflects the widespread fascination and obsession with the tango during this era, as people sought to escape the political and social uncertainties of the time through the joy and excitement of dance. The tango originated in the late 19th century in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was a dance of African, European, and indigenous influences, characterized by its sensuous movements, close embrace, and intricate footwork. The dance quickly gained popularity in Europe and North America, spreading through travelers, immigrants, and performances by professional tango dancers. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the tango craze, showcasing the passion, energy, and connection that defined this iconic dance. As we admire the elegance and grace of the dancers' feet, we are transported back in time to an era when the tango reigned supreme as the ultimate expression of romantic passion and social excitement.
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