Originally Posted by
nytango
sorry Alex,, on this I once again have to disagree. This is not tango... It is tango for export ,,, for tourists. and 250ar pp this is a giant ripoff.
I read the report and am totally put off by it. If tourists want to go see this and think it is tango, fine but you are kidding yourself.
Where can you find real Tango, then? I live with Argentines here, and they all recommended La Ventana as did my professors from my University here in Argentina.
I just booked La Ventana for this Friday, and I used an agency that has booked other travel and shows for me. I am getting the same as BamaVol for 190pp. I assume it is a little cheaper because I know the people at the agency and because I speak Spanish. Hotels are always going to charge extra.
At any rate, even a few of my friends who are Tango dancers have told me the average Milonga these days is NOTHING like the past. Everyone caters to tourists these days, and the current shows are just a nouveau "spin"on traditional Tango.
If you are a purist so be it. I can respect that, but also respect those of us who simply want a show and a good time.