Tango

"Tango"
Spanish C1 writing exercise

Learn about the tango.

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I really think that tango is one of the most sensual dances that exists in the world. If we had to investigate its origin, it would be very difficult to determine it. The reason for this is that it originated in the region of Rio de la Plata, that is, in the countries of Argentina and Uruguay. This dance became popular in big cities like Buenos Aires and Montevideo. Carlos Gardel has been considered as the most important figure of this musical style. It's surprising how far this artist came in his career with the few resources available to him at the beginning. However, Gardel has left a great legacy that will be hard to forget for tango lovers. What a lovely dance!

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