The Tango Banter

• Men Who Follow: A Tango Conversation with Gregory Trigub

  In this episode, I sit down with Gregory for a candid conversation about what it means to follow as a man in tango - and what that reveals about connection, gender, and friendship.We talk about the early days of switching roles at UC Berkeley, the quiet rebellion of learning to follow “before it was cool,” and how intimacy between men can reshape the dance itself. From the awkwardness of cabaceo to the quiet beauty of letting go, this is a conversation about more than steps - it’s about trust, presence, and the freedom to feel beautiful.✨ If you’ve ever wondered what changes when men follow - and how tango evolves when we let go of its rules - this banter is for you.Join me at Queen City Tango Marathon Jan 2026: https://queencitytangomarathon.com/🎧 Want support as you grow in your own tango?Join me inside IMSO Tango School Online — try it free for 30 days: 👉 https://imsotango.com/online-school📌 Stay Connected & Learn More🌍 Website: imsotango.com📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @imso_tango🎙 Listen to The Tango Banter: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DItT8LMWASb💃 Join the Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/sotangoworld🎶 Free Lesson – 5 Things Every Dancer Should Know About Tango Music:imsotango.namastream.com/product/83152💬 Have questions? Drop a comment or DM me anytime!Photo courtesty of @louistangophotoMusic courtesy of La Santa Calavera Orchestra

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• Would You Pay for a Tanda?

  Would you pay for a guaranteed tanda with anyone you wanted?In this episode, I dig into the world of taxi dancers - a subject that never fails to divide opinions. For some, it’s a lifeline: a bridge to the tandas they dream about in communities where imbalance makes dancing scarce. For others, it feels like a line crossed, where the social fabric of tango gives way to transactions.From Buenos Aires origins to festival token systems, from ambassadors to controversies, taxi dancers raise bigger questions: how much do we value access, and what happens when money enters a space built on cabeceo and mystery?✨ If you’ve ever wondered how far we’ll go for the tanda we want - and what that says about tango today - this banter is for you.🎧 Want support as you grow in your own tango?Join me inside IMSO Tango School Online — try it free for 30 days: https://imsotango.com/online-school📌 Stay Connected & Learn More🌍 Website: imsotango.com📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @imso_tango🎙 Listen to The Tango Banter: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DItT8LMWASb💃 Join the Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/sotangoworld🎶 Free Lesson – 5 Things Every Dancer Should Know About Tango Music:imsotango.namastream.com/product/83152💬 Have questions? Drop a comment or DM me anytime!Photo courtesty of @louistangophotoMusic courtesy of La Santa Calavera Orchestra

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• How Tango Shapes Who We Become - With Mitra Martin

  What keeps us coming back to tango - even after the moments when we’re ready to quit?In this episode, I sit down with Mitra Martin to explore the cycles of belonging, the archetypes we step into, and the surprising ways tango changes us over time. From the first spark at La Viruta to creating spaces that welcome beginners, Mitra’s journey opens up big questions about growth, friendship, and how we keep the dance alive.And yes - she even shares a new game designed to help dancers push past “just practicing” into something more playful, creative, and lasting.✨ If you’ve ever wondered what keeps tango fresh year after year, this conversation is for you.Learn more about the Tango Fairytale Game here: https://mitramartin.notion.site/tangofairytalegameUse code IMSOTANGO to get $20 off: https://mitramartin.gumroad.com/l/original-tfg-deck🎧 Want support as you grow in your own tango?Join me inside IMSO Tango School Online — try it free for 30 days: https://imsotango.com/online-school📌 Stay Connected & Learn More🌍 Website: imsotango.com📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @imso_tango🎙 Listen to The Tango Banter: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DItT8LMWASb💃 Join the Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/sotangoworld🎶 Free Lesson – 5 Things Every Dancer Should Know About Tango Music:imsotango.namastream.com/product/83152💬 Have questions? Drop a comment or DM me anytime!

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• When We Stop Wanting to Dance with Someone

  In this episode, I share the moments that made me wonder - the partner who once felt magical but later left me restless… and the tanda that turned from electric to empty overnight.We look at two forces always at play: the path of growth and the seasonality of connection. Sometimes it’s technique that drifts us apart. Other times it’s history, friendship, or silence between tandas that changes everything.I don’t have a formula. What I’ve found is that these shifts are less about fault - and more about change itself. Tango keeps asking us: what do we value today, and how do we honor it?If you’ve ever sat out a dance you once would have jumped for - or felt the sting of someone else quietly moving on - this one’s for you.🎧 Want support as you navigate your own tango journey? Join me inside IMSO Tango School Online — try it free for 30 days: https://imsotango.com/online-school📌 Stay Connected & Learn More🌍 Website: imsotango.com📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @imso_tango🎙 Listen to The Tango Banter: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DItT8LMWASb💃 Join the Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/sotangoworld🎶 Free Lesson – 5 Things Every Dancer Should Know About Tango Music:imsotango.namastream.com/product/83152💬 Have questions? Drop a comment or DM me anytime!Photo courtesty of @louistangophotoMusic courtesy of La Santa Calavera Orchestra

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• The Three Forces That Shape Every Milonga (and How to Navigate Them)

  Tango can sometimes feel like high school all over again. The cliques, the cool kids’ tables, the silent rules of who gets invited and who gets ignored — all of these patterns shape our experience at the milonga.But what if we stopped taking them so personally and started seeing them for what they are - systems at play? Seating, body language, and rejection aren’t just random; they’re forces that structure the social game of tango.In this episode of The Tango Banter, I explore how these patterns show up, why they trigger so much of our teenage baggage, and how we can navigate them with strategy - without losing the joy of the dance.✨ If you’ve ever felt invisible at the milonga, anxious about where to sit, or stung by rejection that lingers for years, this one’s for you.👉 Subscribe for more weekly tango banter, and share your experiences in the comments - I’d love to hear your stories.📌 Stay Connected & Learn More🌍 Website: imsotango.com📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @imso_tango🎙 Listen to The Tango Banter: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DItT8LMWASb💃 Join the Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/sotangoworld🎶 Free Lesson – 5 Things Every Dancer Should Know About Tango Music:imsotango.namastream.com/product/83152💬 Have questions? Drop a comment or DM me anytime!Photo courtesty of @louistangophotoMusic courtesy of La Santa Calavera Orchestra

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