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The myth of how men started dancing tango with men has two variations; both around the theme of bordellos. The first variation relies on the boredom factor, while men were waiting to be ’serviced’ they had nothing else to do other than to refine their dancing skills. The second variation (only slightly less fanciful) has bordellos providing the waiting men with tango bands for their casual dancing amusement, while they waited. The sad truth is that while both variations undoubtedly did happen, it does not account for the large numbers of men who danced together, nor for the wide-scale acceptance of same-sex dancing, which is quite rare in other dancing cultures.

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It is important to find the right dance teacher once you’ve decided to take dance lessons. Keep some qualities in mind as you begin your search. For example, how long has the teacher been dancing and how long have they been teaching? You should be able to find out what dance certifications he or she has. But don’t necessarily overlook retired professional dancers with no certifications. These dancers often become exceptional dance teachers.

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