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Tango is a social dance originating in the West Indies and found
its way to Argentina where it was stylized by the Gauchos to its present
form. The musical styles that evolved together with the dance are also
known as "tango".
Early tango was known as tango criollo, or simply tango.
Today, there are many tango dance styles, including Argentine Tango,
Uruguayan Tango, Ballroom tango (American and International styles),
Finnish tango, Chinese tango, and vintage tangos. The Argentine tango is
often regarded as the "authentic" tango since it is closest to
that originally danced in Argentina and Uruguay, though other types of
tango have developed into mature dances in their own right.
Music and dance elements of tango are popular in activities related to
dancing, such as figure skating, synchronized swimming, etc., because of
its dramatic feeling and its cultural associations with romance and love.
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