Truth is Argentinians simply LOVE to dance. And yes, this is absolutely a true cliché. I have seen many people--young and old alike--shaking their bones in public places at day or night or in between. This must be their favored way to "de-stress" from the hectic but exciting life in Buenos Aires. I love watching them! This bunch of Porteños, however, was rather exercising than dancing "drilled" by some demanding dance instructors. Everybody could participate in this lesson for free. The guys did a wonderful sweat-inducing job and, obviously, everybody had a great time. They definitely rocked the crowd!
Oh, I can't dance to save my life. If someone pressured me into a tango lesson when I'm down your way I'd be mortified. My Irish ancestors liked a heavy, steady 4/4 beat. It takes some Latin influence to break the habit.
ReplyDeleteSounds about halfway between fun and hard work. But yeah, I remember seing a lot of dancing in the streets of your fair city!
ReplyDeleteThis seems like one of the best methods to de-stress :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your always very interesting insights in BA's daily life!
A fun photo! I don't think I could keep up with these dance instructors, though! I'll have to figure out another way to destress! ;-)
ReplyDeleteA fun and full of life photo.
ReplyDeleteLooks like aerobics is quite a popular spectator sport.
ReplyDeleteDancing is excellent exercise. I bet they are burning a lot of calories!
ReplyDeleteoh i would so join this for a day if i could and dance my little heart out... haha... :D looks so fun
ReplyDeleteThe Argentines love to do anything active. Weekends in the parks are amazing. Everyone is out running, roller blading, playing football, having a picnic or a ton of other unusual things like tight rope walking. Truly amazing. I'll have to do a blog post on the park life one day.
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