How does Tango differ from Salsa?

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Siddharth Malla

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Tango is from Argentina Salsa is a mix of Spanish and afro Cuban form. Both have different rhythm patterns. Instruments used are also different. In the case of salsa, it's like guitars and afro Cuban percussions. Tango has accordions/ flutes /pianos /double bass etc. and has 2/4 or 4/4 time.
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Tango is from Argentina Salsa is a mix of Spanish and afro Cuban form. Both have different rhythm patterns. Instruments used are also different. In the case of salsa, it's like guitars and afro Cuban percussions. Tango has accordions/ flutes /pianos /double bass etc. and has 2/4 or 4/4 time. read less
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Footwork is different for both firms of Latin dancing. Tango is ballroom dance. It's graceful, subtle and the partners focus on each other. Music is generally slower than salsa. Salsa, in contrast, is mostly fast-paced music and fast-paced dancing. It's showy, fun and dancers can put in their styles...
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Footwork is different for both firms of Latin dancing. Tango is ballroom dance. It's graceful, subtle and the partners focus on each other. Music is generally slower than salsa. Salsa, in contrast, is mostly fast-paced music and fast-paced dancing. It's showy, fun and dancers can put in their styles and show themselves off. There are also a lot of spins in salsa which are not there in Tango form of dancing. Salsa also has different types like Cuban, African, American. Dancing on one or dancing on 2. read less
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They are two different styles of music and rhythm. Tango is a Latin-Cuba mix of musical genre, and the tunes are derived from folk melodies. It is more formal, both the dancing and the music. Salsa is more modern and Hispanic. Originated in Spain, and there are more flair and quicker rhythm associated...
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They are two different styles of music and rhythm. Tango is a Latin-Cuba mix of musical genre, and the tunes are derived from folk melodies. It is more formal, both the dancing and the music. Salsa is more modern and Hispanic. Originated in Spain, and there are more flair and quicker rhythm associated with this style. read less
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Salsa, which includes periods of solo dancing called “shines” where each partner shows off his or her fanciest footwork, is an extrovert's dance. It is loud and exciting, and often demands personal expression through visual spectacle. Tango, in contrast, is about internalizing one's experience...
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Salsa, which includes periods of solo dancing called “shines” where each partner shows off his or her fanciest footwork, is an extrovert's dance. It is loud and exciting, and often demands personal expression through visual spectacle.Tango, in contrast, is about internalizing one's experience of the music. read less
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Tango is from Argentina Salsa is a mix of Spanish and afro Cuban form. Both have different rhythm patterns. Instruments used are also different.
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Tango is from Argentina Salsa is a mix of Spanish and afro Cuban form. Both have different rhythm patterns. Instruments used are also different. read less
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Tango is close dance whereas salsa is spinning around.
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