The Tango Banter

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Real talk on tango - a podcast about the dance, the drama, and everything in between. Candid conversations that mirror the thoughts we often keep to ourselves at milongas. Sharing the highs, lows, and the downright confusing moments we encounter in the tango world. Subscribe now and be part of the ongoing tango dialogue.

Episode Date
When We Stop Wanting to Dance with Someone
Sep 02, 2025
The Three Forces That Shape Every Milonga (and How to Navigate Them)
Aug 26, 2025
Does the Right Outfit Make You a Better Dancer?
Aug 19, 2025
Beyond the Beat: Who Gets to Interpret the Music?
Aug 12, 2025
The Aesthetic Trap: How Looking Good Can Cost Us
Aug 05, 2025
One Dance, Many Dialects: What Other Styles Can Teach Us About Tango
Jul 29, 2025
What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say in Tango
Jul 22, 2025
The Table You Long to Sit At | S4E4
Jul 15, 2025
From Tourist to Insider: A Tango Life in Buenos Aires
Jul 08, 2025
From Student to Dancer: Escaping the Tango Classroom
Jul 02, 2025
Does Tango Feel Different Around the World? Culture, Embrace, and What We Carry
Jun 24, 2025
“Am I Good Enough Yet?” — Tango, Confidence & the Myths That Hold Us Back
Jun 17, 2025
What We Don’t Talk About in Tango
Jun 11, 2025
Belonging by Design: Making Tango More Welcoming
Jun 03, 2025
What We’re Really Looking For on the Dance Floor
May 20, 2025
The Tango High: What Real Connection Feels Like—and Why We Chase It
May 13, 2025
Replay: Tango Music Essentials – A Shortcut to Better Dances
May 06, 2025
When Politics Enters the Milonga
Apr 29, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Hosting a Milonga
Apr 22, 2025
What It Really Means to Be a Professional Dancer
Apr 15, 2025
Beyond the Trophy: What Tango Competitions Are Really About
Apr 08, 2025
How sensual is too sensual in tango?
Apr 01, 2025
We Dance, But Are We Friends?
Mar 25, 2025
Is Body Image Holding You Back at the Milonga?
Mar 18, 2025
From Tango to Rock and Back: A Conversation with Oliver Kolker
Mar 11, 2025
Social Status in Tango: getting the dances you want
Mar 05, 2025
When Tango Becomes Your Home: conversation with Scott Boddye
Feb 26, 2025
Overcoming the Inner Critic: How to Enjoy Tango Without the Pressure
Feb 19, 2025
Tango Meets Forró: A Dance Conversation with Rafael Piccolotto de Lima
Feb 12, 2025
How to Offend a Tango Dancer Without Even Trying
Feb 05, 2025
Expectations vs. Reality: Dancing in Buenos Aires with Eve Katzen
Jan 29, 2025
Do You Need Talent to Succeed in Tango?
Jan 22, 2025
From Ballroom to Argentine Tango: conversation with Rita Berenshteyn
Jan 15, 2025
Why Advanced Dancers Say No to Beginners—and What to Do About It
Jan 08, 2025
Tango Trends We’re Leaving Behind in 2024
Jan 01, 2025
Arthouse Meets Tango: a look at "The Tango Lesson"
Dec 24, 2024
How Tango Styles Shape the Way We Dance: Milonguero, Salon, Nuevo
Dec 18, 2024
How competing changed my tango forever
Dec 11, 2024
Tango Crushes: the mystery behind the magic (Part I)
Dec 04, 2024
Grateful I Didn’t Quit Tango: lessons that changed everything
Nov 27, 2024
Building Your Tango Musicality: tools, techniques, and mindset shifts
Nov 20, 2024
Choosing a Dance Partner: the secret traits dancers look for
Nov 13, 2024
From Drama to Connection: tango on social media
Nov 06, 2024
DJing Tango: what you need to know to get started
Oct 30, 2024
Attending Your First Tango Festival Alone: tips for success
Oct 23, 2024
The Dance We Don’t Talk About: power dynamics in tango
Oct 16, 2024
Tango Performances: essential or overrated?
Oct 09, 2024
Beyond the Steps: the intimacy of tango connection
Oct 02, 2024
"Assassination Tango" and the Evolution of Tango’s Future
Sep 25, 2024
3 mindset shifts every tango follower needs
Sep 18, 2024
Tango Injuries: how to keep your body healthy on the dance floor
Sep 11, 2024
Buenos Aires Tango Guide: Tips for Your First Trip
Sep 04, 2024
Tango Followers: how to dance more musically
Aug 28, 2024
Episode 42: What Every Dancer Should Know About Tango Music at the Milonga
Aug 21, 2024
Horacio Godoy on Tango’s Deep Roots and Modern Evolution
Aug 14, 2024
Tango on the Silver Screen: “Scent of a Woman”
Aug 07, 2024
Strategies for dancing with tango beginners
Jul 31, 2024
Tango as therapy for life's changes: conversation with Caroline Tell Falk
Jul 24, 2024
Making the most of tango festival workshops
Jul 17, 2024
July 9 | Music tips that made tango easier for me
Jul 10, 2024
4 steps to build your dance floor confidence
Jul 03, 2024
Double Tango: Inside Caltech and LA Tango Marathons
Jun 26, 2024
Dancing Past Gender Bias: conversation with Freseda Mae
Jun 19, 2024
Reframe and Redefine: tango insights with Maziar Amirani
Jun 12, 2024
Essential Tips for Women Leading in Tango
Jun 05, 2024
4 common mistakes when learning tango
May 29, 2024
50 Shades of Cabeceo | Tango Banter #29
May 22, 2024
Two Body Problem: most common tango fails
May 15, 2024
My personal approach to getting over a break up EXPOSED
May 08, 2024
5 things that might be holding you back from getting good at tango
May 01, 2024
4 key tactics for attracting good dances at the milonga
Apr 24, 2024
If I started from scratch as a tango dancer now, this is what I would do
Apr 17, 2024
Unfriendliest aspects of tango EXPOSED
Apr 10, 2024
Demystifying Musicality and Embellishments: insights for tango followers
Apr 03, 2024
Behind the Scenes: unexpected lessons from the SoCal Tango Championship
Mar 27, 2024
Zouk Dancer Walks into a Milonga: conversation with Elena Rovito
Mar 20, 2024
Silent Goodbyes: ghosting in tango and beyond
Mar 13, 2024
Tango Marathon and Festival: differences and takeaways
Mar 06, 2024
Tango Music Essentials: your path to better dances
Feb 28, 2024
Insecurity in Tango: Conquering Jealousy
Feb 21, 2024
Tango Chemistry: developing intuition on the dance floor
Feb 14, 2024
Discovering Better Balance: tango's essential skill
Feb 07, 2024
Beyond the Playlist: unraveling the tango DJ's craft
Jan 31, 2024
Tango Travel Insights: festival edition
Jan 24, 2024
Fading Embrace: when tango connections change
Jan 17, 2024
Lost in Tango: concepts that challenge most (beginner) dancers
Jan 09, 2024
How to find the best tango events in 2024
Jan 03, 2024
Checking Out: highlights from a year in tango
Dec 27, 2023
Tango: the ultimate pleasure fix
Dec 20, 2023
Body Talks: the ever-evolving definition of tango beauty
Dec 13, 2023
“No for now or no forever?”: interpreting rejection on the dance floor
Dec 06, 2023
Embracing Your Limitations: conversation with Carolyn Stoklosa
Nov 29, 2023
Unseen Thanks: your impact in the tango community
Nov 22, 2023
Tango Altruism: navigating the dance between community service and personal passion
Nov 15, 2023
Feedback in Tango: the art of empowering growth
Nov 08, 2023
The Dance Dilemma: Assigning Blame in Tango
Nov 01, 2023
Top 10 complaints leaders have about tango followers
Oct 25, 2023
Top 10 complaints followers have about tango leaders
Oct 17, 2023
Tango, age, and how short your skirt has to be to get a dance | Episode 1 Replay
Oct 11, 2023
Why you shouldn't date within tango... but you'll do it anyway. REPLAY
Oct 03, 2023
Dancing in Your Prime: women overcoming ageism in tango
Sep 27, 2023
Turning Meltdowns into Breakthroughs: mastering the tango of self-improvement
Sep 20, 2023
Balancing Love and Tango: conversation with Christos Kouroupetroglou
Sep 13, 2023
Dancing Beyond Age: conversation with Sarah Pettit
Sep 06, 2023
Dancing Past Doubt: intimidation's role in shaping our story
Aug 30, 2023
From Arcade to the Milonga: conversation with Stephen Aldaco
Aug 23, 2023
Dancing in Your Own Shoes: the True Currency of Tango Connection
Aug 16, 2023
(Are we?) Dancing in Circles: the role of marathons in social tango
Aug 09, 2023
Tango Demystified: 3 surprising essentials for your Dancing Success
Aug 02, 2023
Stepping into Vulnerability: The Tango of Self-Acceptance
Jul 26, 2023
Lights, Camera, Tango! A conversation with a filmmaker and dancer: Oliver Kolker
Jul 19, 2023
REPLAY: How to survive the worst tango tanda of your life
Jul 12, 2023
The Price of Sensuality: Unraveling the Complexities of Tango's Allure
Jul 05, 2023
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Building the Necessary Skills for Tango
Jun 28, 2023
Redefining Tradition: Women's Empowerment in Tango
Jun 21, 2023
Dancing in Darkness: Exploring the Breakdowns and Breakthroughs of Tango
Jun 14, 2023
The Dance Dilemma: Assigning Blame in Tango
Jun 07, 2023
From Japanese Kendo to Argentine Tango: Conversation with Toshi Takeuchi
May 31, 2023
Dressed to Tango: The Power of Clothing in Shaping Your Dance
May 24, 2023
Connection in Tango: What is it and how do you get more of it?
May 16, 2023
From Stranger to Friend and the Tango Transplant Experience: Conversation with Lozita Onsy
May 10, 2023
Dynamics of attraction in tango and how they inform your dance
May 03, 2023
From Beginner to Buenos Aires: Conversation with Eugene Lewins
Apr 26, 2023
Harmonizing Body and Soul: Exploring the Spiritual Side of Tango Dancing
Apr 19, 2023
From Electrical Engineer to Tango Traveler:Interview with Maziar Amirani
Apr 12, 2023
Finding your tango timing: exploring the ideal age to start dancing
Apr 05, 2023
On becoming a tango dancer later in life - Conversation with Tanya Magid
Mar 29, 2023
The Power of Passion: understanding tango championships
Mar 22, 2023
REPLAY: "When am I going to be a good enough dancer and how do I get there?"
Mar 15, 2023
Romance in tango and its effect on your dance
Mar 08, 2023
What is the difference between "dancing" and "performing" tango?
Mar 01, 2023
How to survive the worst tango tanda of your dance life
Feb 22, 2023
Top 10 complaints leaders have about tango followers
Feb 15, 2023
Top 10 complaints followers have about tango leaders
Feb 08, 2023
Tango taxi dancers - solution to gender imbalance?
Feb 01, 2023
Tango lead or follow - which one is right for you?
Jan 25, 2023
How long does it take to get good at tango?
Jan 18, 2023
8 things every beginner should know about social tango
Jan 11, 2023
The future of tango and what you can do about it | Tango Banter #47
Jan 04, 2023
5 good reasons to quit tango
Dec 27, 2022
How to dance tango when feeling nervous
Dec 20, 2022
The role of cabeceo in your experience of social tango
Dec 13, 2022
The tango of breaking up
Dec 07, 2022
Tango, self-preservation, and determination - conversation with Risa Benson
Nov 29, 2022
How to know when you're ready to attend your first tango marathon or festival
Nov 22, 2022
Enhancing your physical endurance and reducing pain at tango festivals and marathons
Nov 15, 2022
My best tips for scoring good tango at festivals and marathons
Nov 08, 2022
The good and the bad of tango festivals and marathons
Nov 01, 2022
13 things you can do to ruin your practice
Oct 25, 2022
How to practice tango effectively... even if you're lazy
Oct 18, 2022
Do you need a practice partner and how to choose the right one for you?
Oct 11, 2022
Importance of tango practice and what is the right one for you?
Oct 04, 2022
5 Reasons being a beginner sucks and what I do about it
Sep 27, 2022
"When am I going to be a good enough dancer and how do I get there?"
Sep 20, 2022
My best tips for choosing the best teacher for YOU
Sep 14, 2022
4 social strategies for attracting the dances you want
Sep 07, 2022
3 Reasons why you're not getting the tango you want and what to do about it
Aug 30, 2022
5 qualities of a good dancer and how I choose my next tanda
Aug 24, 2022
Difficulty with rejection and my biggest tango deal breakers
Aug 15, 2022
How social anxiety can mess with your tango and what I do to succeed anyway
Aug 09, 2022
How to be a "popular" dancer at the milonga?
Aug 02, 2022
Ushering the new Golden Age of Tango with Rodolfo Roballos
Jul 26, 2022
Dancing with self-doubt
Jul 12, 2022
The discomfort of being a beginner and how I survived my first night at La Viruta
Jul 05, 2022
Post-covid tango around the world and creating new music with Horacio Godoy
Jun 28, 2022
My thoughts about turning 40 and what I think I have figured out by now
Jun 21, 2022
Why aren't there more women DJing in tango and what I think we can do about it
Jun 14, 2022
Tango, jealousy, and how I learned what I really want
Jun 07, 2022
Why I loved LA Tango Marathon and what I want more of
Jun 01, 2022
My best tips for planning a trip to Buenos Aires and what to do once you're there
May 25, 2022
Should you go to Buenos Aires and what happens if you don't?
May 10, 2022
How I like to cabeceo and dealing with the pain of rejection
May 04, 2022
Feeling like an outsider in tango and how to make it as an introvert at the milonga
Apr 26, 2022
The intoxicating power of tango and how gossip could be the answer to our problems.
Apr 20, 2022
The 3 keys to unlocking your dance potential
Apr 13, 2022
Tango, body image, and the long journey to self-acceptance
Apr 05, 2022
The rules of cabeceo and how I like to break them...
Mar 30, 2022
Why you shouldn't date within tango... but you'll do it anyway.
Mar 22, 2022
Why is tango so hard to learn and what can we do about it?
Mar 15, 2022
Why is it so hard to give and receive feedback in tango and what I do about it
Mar 08, 2022
4 reasons why I don't like dancing tango with everyone and why that's ok
Mar 01, 2022
Heels vs flats and how I figured out what I want out of tango
Feb 23, 2022
Tango milestones and what kept me coming back even when I decided to quit
Feb 15, 2022
Competition in tango and what Jackie Collins taught me about being a woman
Feb 09, 2022
Tango, age, and how short your skirt has to be to get a dance
Jan 29, 2022