1. Argentine Tango
... . From a grimy beginning to a prestigious end the Tango has survived the test of time and has become a genre that captivates people even today. History and Importance In the 1800's dances such as the Contradanza and Minue were very popular social dances performed mainly by people of the middle and high classes ... and also reached New York. Along the way it picked up different attributes that make up the modern day Tango. Music of the Tango and its Performers The early Tango music included instruments such as the bandoneon and two guitars; or a bandoneon, a violin, a flute, and a guitar;...
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- Grade Level: High School