Hello NyTango-- thank you very much for your feedback, I guess we will have to agree to disagree in this instance.

Since I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting you, I will speculate a little here but from your above post it seems like you are not the usual tourist or one time visitor that comes to Buenos Aires, but more a seasoned traveler that knows Buenos Aires well, feels comfortable going to just about all areas in town, and in addition you seem to be dead serious about Tango (my guess is that you are probably a Purist when it comes to Tango). I don’t mean this in a negative way, what Im trying to say is that you are passionate about tango in its original and classic form.

However, in my experience with visitors, 90% are looking for a different Tango experience. Many don’t feel comfortable in the traditional Milonga places, many of which are somewhat run-down and located in places where it seems intimidating to visit if you are from out of town. Also, most folks look for an evening program that also includes dinner, and want to do this at a place that they can “feel comfortable”. As you yourself state, Milongas can vary greatly in quality on different days of the week… visitors want consistency and no surprises.

IMHO, its rather harsh and unfair to brand a show like the one at the Faena Hotel as not being Tango or not being authentic. It is modern interpretation of Tango, it’s a dance that has many modern additions, is more physical and acrobatic, but most professional Tango dancers would take offense at the comment that they do not dance the real Tango. Just like any art form, I think there is room and also a market for the style of Tango (modern Tango) which is what is offered at a show like Rojo Tango.

Regardless, your post is the reason why I started this thread. I think its great that we have a Tango show thread where we can help folks have the info. to choose from all the different styles & offerings that are available in the city. Im sure you have a lot of information and experience to share about Buenos Aires, and I look forward to seeing your posts on this thread and this forum on a regular basis.

Cheers,
Alex