Argentina Tango
COM 231-0007 Public Speaking
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Argentina Tango It 's true that Argentina is in an economic crisis. The after-effects of the crisis are felt in every place, by every person, every moment. Foreign visitors will most certainly see the corroding effects the crisis has had on local Argentines, but this should not prevent them from having an entertaining vacation. For most tourists, the advantages of visiting Argentina far outweigh the disadvantages. The advantage is mostly due the depreciation of the Argentine peso. Another advantage is the fact that the price of food, clothes, taxis and some lodging are one-third or less than what they would be in dollars. The word “tango” was used to label the dance in 1890. Initially, the tango was a solo dance performed only by women and advanced into a couples dance when it was tailored by the Gauchos in Argentina. Because of the economic depression, the desire for tango was weakened in the 1930’s and the 1950’s. In the 21st century, the tango regained momentum and has become popular once more. How has the local tango scene been affected by the crisis? Unemployment, inflation, and the increasing number of people living under the poverty level (at least half the population) have no doubt had an effect on the country 's social environment. But in the tango scene and the milongas, the effects seem to be not so obvious. Milongas is a term used to name place or event where the tango is held. Someone coming to Argentina for the first time would have no way on knowing the difference. Some locals choose a night or two to go out (perhaps on the weekend) as opposed to going out every night. Really only the locals who ever went out every night anyway were newer dancers in their enthusiastic stage or people who got free admission. The final people still get free admission and you 'll still see them in the milongas. There are plenty of milongas. Some
[Insert assignment title here]
[Insert assignment title here]
Argentina Tango It 's true that Argentina is in an economic crisis. The after-effects of the crisis are felt in every place, by every person, every moment. Foreign visitors will most certainly see the corroding effects the crisis has had on local Argentines, but this should not prevent them from having an entertaining vacation. For most tourists, the advantages of visiting Argentina far outweigh the disadvantages. The advantage is mostly due the depreciation of the Argentine peso. Another advantage is the fact that the price of food, clothes, taxis and some lodging are one-third or less than what they would be in dollars. The word “tango” was used to label the dance in 1890. Initially, the tango was a solo dance performed only by women and advanced into a couples dance when it was tailored by the Gauchos in Argentina. Because of the economic depression, the desire for tango was weakened in the 1930’s and the 1950’s. In the 21st century, the tango regained momentum and has become popular once more. How has the local tango scene been affected by the crisis? Unemployment, inflation, and the increasing number of people living under the poverty level (at least half the population) have no doubt had an effect on the country 's social environment. But in the tango scene and the milongas, the effects seem to be not so obvious. Milongas is a term used to name place or event where the tango is held. Someone coming to Argentina for the first time would have no way on knowing the difference. Some locals choose a night or two to go out (perhaps on the weekend) as opposed to going out every night. Really only the locals who ever went out every night anyway were newer dancers in their enthusiastic stage or people who got free admission. The final people still get free admission and you 'll still see them in the milongas. There are plenty of milongas. Some
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