Mariel y Gonzalo

How could I have realised, when taking my first tango steps in Buenos Aires, that my lovely teachers would reach such dizzy heights? Mariel and Gonzalo dance a beautifully connected tango, with love and joy. Aren't we lucky to have them!

Street milonga outside La Biela, Recoleta, Buenos Aires

This super video captures the reason why we want to be in Buenos Aires. Here, outside La Biela café, Recoleta, the street dancers put on a great show of milonga. So crisp, so much energy.

Dario y Claire

We always knew that Dario y Claire were a perfect dance partnership. Here is the continuing proof. Dancing at l'Escale Borély Marseille they perform a lovely sensual tango with perfect connection.

Marcelo y Lucila again

Oh joy! This is what is feels like when two buses arrive at the same time and you have to choose. Well, I have decided to offer you both. Villa Malcom in Buenos Aires is one of the harder places to perform. If you are not up to scratch, they will kill you. But here, Marcelo y Lucila are totally engaging. A truly delightful milonga.

Marcelo y Lucila

Restrained and tender. What is more precious than the partner in your embrace? Marcelo shows us exactly what is expected, and Lucila demonstrates the rewards that follow.

Michelle y Joachim

Always an inspiration, here Michelle and Joachim take 'Androgyne' to a new tango level. Watch them, if only for the 15 second sequence starting at 3.00. You will then be hooked!

Pablo y Noelia

A year ago this week saw the end of Pablo and Noelia's dance partnership. This is the final moment which says all that needs to be said about Argentine tango.

Aoniken y Luna

Tango or Tornado? This is where art meet aerobics! Aoniken sweeps Luna round the floor and into an thousand delights. Just look at Aoniken's speed at 0.34 and 1.13,  and Luna's reprimand at 1.41! Quite right! But it seems that by 2.04 she has forgiven him. 2.33...came too soon for me!!

Pablo y Mariana

Fresh as a Freesia, and just as pretty. Pablo and Mariana dance a new vals - with a bouquet of nuevo. They have fun, and we learn how vals is at the light, aromatic side of tango. And thanks to Andrew Myers for the tip-off.

Ney and Ellinor

Syncopated in the pink - pretty Ellinor is shown off to her best by Ney here in Toronto. Their dance, as ever, is beautiful, precise and almost flawless. Note Ellinor's superb decoration at 2.35. Another great clip from two top tangueros.

Claudio y Barbara

Despite the gloom, here is a tango that will lift the clouds. Try taking your eyes off Barbara....hard, isn't it! Fluid and connected, she and Claudio dance with pace and verve, and yet a tenderness that draws in and holds their audience.

Michelle y Joachim

Featured in Argentine Tango Now before, we just have to return to Michelle y Joachim for this milonga. Quite exceptional in construction, pace, musicality and precision. It is complexity laminated to simplicity; and it tells you all you need to know about the movement and stillness of milonga.

Slava y Olga

This video shows that you don't have to be Argentine to perform great milonga. Here, from Moscow Slava and Olga put lots of dance into their milonga; its pretty, its connected and very entertaining.

Dario y Claire

Which comes first...my love for Dario y Claire or the joy of watching them dance? Seeing them here in Meschers brings back all of the reasons I took lessons with them. You too could enjoy the Dario y Claire experience this weekend at the tango boot camp in Ardingly.

Sebastian y Maria

Ripplingly smooth, former world champions Sebastian y Maria glide effortlessly through their delightful tango. Try the giros at 1.32 and 1.45. You know you can do it!

Noelia y Carlitos

Last week, Noelia y Carlitos did it again. In terms of tango, Vienna will never be the same. This performance shows how sharp but expressive both can be, with absolutely no doubts about their meticulous musicality. A delight that deserves a place in the tango Hall of Fame here on Argentine Tango Now.

Cristiano y Andrea

The Argentine tango community is one of the most inclusive, and the historical tradition of men dancing together still persists around the world. Here, with great fun is Cristiano y Andrea dancing in Stockholm on Sunday.

Juan y Nora

I see from my mail box that you want more tango and less vals! Yes, the last few postings have been dominated by vals as I love it so much. But for those who want variety, here is the best 'Canyengue Now' that you could ask for. Juan y Nora have made a career from turning this old form of tango into a modern, accessible dance. Here is one of their best postings -it is defined by both the expression on Nora's face, and their reception from their adoring audience!

Fausto y Stephanie

Milonga Si, Bologna. Keep up with Fausto y Stephanie with their fast vals. It is a sheer delight, and don't their audience appreciate it!

Murat y Michelle

There is one big problem with Murat and Michelle when it comes to posting....where to stop! Here from Ann Arbor, Michigan, the most delightful vals - playful, intriguing and novel. Breaking the embrace normally comes at a cost, but with Murat the lyricism of the dance prevails, and the performance enhanced.