The Meaning of Tango Quotes

“Exactly how and when the Tango began to evolve from these dances we can never
now. The reason for this is that Tango was created by the kinds of people who generally leave no mark on history except by dying in wars - the poor, the underprivileged.”
― Christine Denniston, The Meaning of Tango: The Story of the Argentinian Dance

“To lead was in fact to follow the follower. This paradox lies at the heart of the choreographic freedom enjoyed by Tango dancers in the Golden Age. It is by following the follower that the leader gets the power to carry the follower wherever the leader wishes.”
― Christine Denniston, The Meaning Of Tango: The captivating story of the Argentinian dance – a history of politics and passion