Where are the dancers?Tango guest-houses have seen few or no guests at all this past yearMar 9, 2021Mar 9, 2021
A positive take on tango: Maia Martinez and David SalvatierraThis story is part of the ongoing series Tango in the Time of Covid-19, Phase 2Sep 11, 2020Sep 11, 2020
Dreams on hold: Valerie KattenfeldHow an aspiring tango professional from Austria got stuck in Buenos AiresJul 15, 2020Jul 15, 2020
The pressure is on.One of my long-time friends and favorite dance partners confided that he attends one festival per month. He has made a special arrangement…Jun 29, 2019Jun 29, 2019
Finishing the conversationOn a recent trip to Rio de Janeiro I had the most unexpected Déjà vuMay 6, 2019May 6, 2019
The blocos of Santa TeresaSanta Teresa is in anticipation of carnaval. Just as is the rest of Rio — actually as is all of Brazil. But here in Santa Teresa — a…Feb 27, 2019Feb 27, 2019
Watching people in RioOn my second evening in Santa Teresa — the most bohemian neighborhood in all Rio, and located on top of a steep hill — I returned to the…Feb 25, 2019Feb 25, 2019
Festival ManiaThe pressure is on. Which tango festivals should I attend? My e-mail gets flooded every day with invitations. So does my Facebook page…Oct 28, 2018Oct 28, 2018
The other side of showbizOne rainy evening last January I met with Tiziana Perinotti, a local San Francisco Bay Area artist and tango dancer. She had made a name…Oct 10, 2018Oct 10, 2018
So what’s with the Bandoneon?The tone always comes out where you don’t expect it!Oct 3, 2018Oct 3, 2018
Traveling with María Volonté | Andrea’s Tango Site‘María De Buenos Aires’ it says in black letters on the van. It’s an older model, but well cared for and trust inspiring. All the…Jan 4, 2018Jan 4, 2018
Teaching Liam Neeson“You have to teach Liam Neeson!” the caller urged her. It was nobody less than Marcos Questas. “He does not know one step!” he continued…Sep 22, 2017Sep 22, 2017
