October 30, 2024

Our mentors, ourselves, with Aja Fenn

35 minutes

Aja Fenn on the value of committing to our teachers, the significance of the yin-yang symbol to tango, how performance culture has evolved since she started, her philosophy on social dancing, and what's inspiring her 24 years into her tango journey.

Producer/Host: Liz Sabatiuk | Music: "Duo de Amor" written by Astor Piazzolla, performed by Tango Bardo | Image Credit: Maurice Kaplan

Show Notes

Learn more about Aja's current activities through Fabrica Tango's website or by perusing her YouTube channel, then watch Aja perform with Fabrica co-founder Masha Abapolnikova (in Philly, as mentioned in the episode).

See the trailer of the film that inspired Aja to try tango, The Tango Lesson.

See what Aja's first maestro, Matías Facio, is up to these days, then learn more about legendary milonguero Tete Rusconi and Aja's first practice partner, Mitra Martin.

Learn more about Sharna Fabiano's current work exploring the relationship of lead and follow, then watch clips from TangoMujer performances and a performance where Sharna and Aja switch roles.

Nerd out about the origin of the yin yang.

Watch Brigitta Winkler perform or visit her website, then watch a performance by Nancy Lavoie.

Nerd out about tango nuevo.

Read a transcript of Aja's episode here.

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By Liz Sabatiuk

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