I love dance wear that moves with you! In the picture above, my Darcos dress paired with Tango Imagen Mariposa babuchas creates a swoosh of energy during a milonga traspie. You can see it better in action in the clip below. (Paola Bordon and I at the Amigas Latinas benefit, Center on Halsted Chicago). [...]
By Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
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Posted in Argentine Tango, News
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Also tagged Amigas Latinas, Capezio, Center on Halsted, comme il faut, dance dresses, DNI, milonga traspie, Paola Bordon, tango, tango imagen
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April 11, 2013 – 10:05 am
Did you know that the CDS 15% off Class Attire Discount applies to all dance genres? All year round? Whether you dance ballet, flamenco, bellydance or tango, receive 15% off your purchase when you get one top, one bottom and one pair of shoes!
Why is it important to warm up or practice tango technique before you dance tango or go to a milonga? Because the body needs to prepare the appropriate muscles for movement. Considering the toes as the support for the dancer’s axis, we need to think about the connection of the whole muscular system of the [...]
March 14, 2012 – 11:42 pm
Save at Chicago Dance Supply with our Daily Deals! Every Thursday for the month of March receive 20% off all Darcos Babucha pants!
Babuchas are not specific to Argentine Tango but widely worn in Argentina as casual clothing. Other dance forms wear babuchas such as belly dancers (they call them harem pants) and hip hop dancers. There are many benefits to wearing babuchas for Argentine Tango and other dance forms.
By Julie Carrico
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Posted in Argentine Tango, Class Attire, News
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Also tagged Aladino, Argentina, argentine tango, babucha, Clasica, Gatos con Bordado, Jade, Mariposa, tango chicago, tango-imgen, what are babuchas
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November 12, 2011 – 9:20 pm
Darcos Magic Tango Shoes With three stores in Buenos Aires, Darcos boasts having the largest selection of hand crafted Argentine tango shoes in region. Additional features to Darcos include a sturdy construction, extra padding in the footbed and styles that accomodate wider feet. Owner, Senior Ceasar Croccita and assistant Senior Peter Fort kindly showed me [...]
December 7, 2010 – 4:12 pm
Whether you prefer ballroom, latin, swing or tango, consider how a great fitting pair of shoes can enhance your dance. Here are some general guidelines to remember when fitting for a new pair of dance shoes.