In Strangers' Arms: The Magic of the Tango - Paperback

by Beatriz Dujovne (Author)

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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Author Biography

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 PhD from the University of Missouri. She was awarded the honor of Academician representative of the National Academy of Tango in the United States from the National Academy of Tango in Buenos Aires. She now dances in Buenos Aires and in the United States.