Ciao, fellow tangueros and tangueras! I'm Janine, a proud, tango-loving Roman girl. Today, I want to share with you how the Tango Secrets Book completely transformed the way I think, feel, and, most importantly, dance the tango. Trust me—this is not your typical "cold" technique book or another philosophical 20-page book about the "magic" of tango. It's like finding the secret ingredient to the perfect pasta sauce—you didn’t know you needed it until you tried it!
Let me tell you a little story. So, here I am, dancing tango for a few years, feeling like I’ve got the basics down, but always secretly wondering, “Am I missing something?” Cue dramatic music, because the answer was yes. Enter the Tango Secrets Book, which literally felt like someone had handed me the key to the entire tango universe.
Reason #1: The Etiquette Section Was a Revelation (and Changed My Tango Life) Now, I’ve read a lot of tango books, but let me tell you—Tango Secrets doesn’t just dance around technique. It goes deeper. The chapter on tango etiquette? Mind-blowing! It’s like discovering there’s a secret tango code, and I was missing the memo. I thought I had etiquette down, but this book revealed all those unspoken rules and nuances that nobody tells you about! I was out there thinking, “Oh, I’ll just wait for a cabeceo,” but there’s so much more to it. Now, I know when to approach, when to not approach, and how to navigate the dance floor like a pro. And guess what? I no longer have to make those awkward “Oh no, did I break the tango rulebook?” moments. My friends even joke that I’ve become a tango etiquette ninja! 🥋
Reason #2: The Music Section Made Me Feel Like a DJ Okay, so I always thought, “Tango is tango—how hard can the music be?” Spoiler: VERY. The book opened my eyes to the layers and emotions embedded in every tango song. Now when I dance, I feel the music, not just step to it. Plus, I totally drop random fun facts about tango composers at milongas and feel like the coolest nerd ever. 😂
Reason #3: It Taught Me to Relax (Yes, We Can Be Chill) If you're like me, you might have felt a bit of stress trying to impress everyone on the dance floor. The book helped me understand that tango is not a competition. It’s a conversation—sometimes intense, sometimes playful. Now, I’m way more relaxed, and guess what? My dancing improved! So much for trying to be a perfectionist. Turns out, enjoying myself makes all the difference.
Reason #4: It Made Me Fall in Love with Milonga Again I used to feel so awkward during milongas. Honestly, I’d sometimes avoid them because I was afraid of making mistakes. But Tango Secrets demystified milongas, showing me that they’re all about having fun! And now? Let’s just say I’m the one dragging my friends to milongas every weekend. 💃🏼
Reason #5: It's a Tango Therapist in Disguise Lastly, this book isn’t just about technique or history. It's about feeling the tango, and I mean really feeling it—physically and emotionally. If tango is therapy (and I mean, isn’t it?), then Tango Secrets is the therapist you never knew you needed. This guy, Educator X, knows how to do it! 🙏🏽
So... if you want to tango better, love tango more deeply, or just want to laugh and nod your head while reading, get your hands on the Tango Secrets Book. Your tango shoes, your partner, and your soul will thank you. 💖
Come to Rome, I want to share how much I learned! Tango Secrets Book forever!!!
(translated from Italian)