Humans of Tango

Our mentors, ourselves, with Aja Fenn

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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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