Beginners wishing to learn Argentine tango often face stereotypes about this dance and have to overcome a variety of misconceptions. The sooner this is done, the better, because a misunderstanding of dance interferes with learning and can even lead to painful frustration.
Business people who come to Argentine tango trainings, as a rule, expect a very quick result. Of course, progress will soon be noticeable and you will be able to appreciate it, as well as feel the beneficial effects of Argentine tango on your work, communication with people and daily life. Nevertheless, you do not need to expect that after 3-4 lessons you will be able to easily improvise and create a magnificent dance. In most cases, it will take several months to achieve this result. That is why you should not wait for instant progress and think that everything will work out completely the first time. Even if you are used to being in a rush and want to spend as little time as possible to maximize your results, try not to transfer this attitude to tango.
The second stereotype is in some way related to the first. Often people think that the movements in dance are very simple, and if something cannot be done right away, they begin to blame their partner for the failure. This is the wrong approach. If you do not get rid of the opinion that all movements, combinations, steps should be perfect the first time, anger and frustration will accumulate in you, and this will interfere with your studies.
Think about your job: a beginner, as a rule, makes a lot of mistakes, and sometimes the simplest things are difficult, while the complex ones are mastered quickly. Annoyed and angry with yourself and others, you will not achieve the result. Learn from your mistakes and be patient. Believe me, this will give an amazing result, and soon you will find that you have begun to dance much better.
There is a stereotype that often even forces people to abandon the idea of learning Argentine tango. It is believed that only people with good training and excellent hearing can dance. In fact, you will acquire the necessary skills already during classes, and you can also improve strength and endurance in order to dance beautifully. In addition, hearing in this case is not nearly as important as the sense of rhythm.
By the way, despite common stereotypes, people of all ages can practice Argentine tango. This dance will suit both those who are 25 years old and those who have already crossed the 50-year mark. Do not be afraid: gradually you will notice how your body becomes more flexible, you will understand that dancing becomes easier and easier with each lesson, and even notice that the pain in the back, shoulders, neck gradually recedes. No matter how old you are, you can learn Argentine tango and have great fun with it.
