In Strangers' Arms : The Magic of the Tango

Dujovne, Beatriz E.; Martino, Alejandro (FRW)

ISBN 10: 0786463899 / ISBN 13: 9780786463893

Published by McFarland & Company, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: In Strangers' Arms : The Magic of the Tango
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786463899
• ISBN 13: 9780786463893
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The tango is easily the most iconic dance of the last century, its images as familiar as an old friend. But are they the whole story? Peeling back the poster propaganda that has always characterized the tango publicly, this intimate study shows the invisible heart of the dance and the culture that raised it. Drawing on direct experience and conversations with dancers, it reveals much about the role of the tango in Argentinean culture.

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About the Author

Beatriz Dujovne was born and raised in Buenos Aires, and has lived half of her adult life in the American Midwest. She received a graduate degree in psychology from the University of Buenos Aires, and a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. She now dances in Buenos Aires and in the United States.