FATE OF THE TANGO
Some weeks ago the doom of the tango was heralded, and the dance has since been officially declared dead. Its fate, it is sa.id, was due largely to tlie efforts of the Imperial Society of Dance Teachers, and the society have hitherto borne the credit or stigma without attempting an y defence of its position. Defence, however, came from ihe president of the society (Mr Cecil H. Taylor, of Leeds), who stated that the society has not killer! the tango, but that the society has kiled a counterfeit tango which eclipsed the "12 beautiful movements" that constituted the real tango. "In my opinion," he said, "this is the most delightful dance the ball room has seen for many years." The annual congress of the Imperial Society of Dance Teachers, at which the president delivered the above address, was held at Holborn Restaurant (London) on July 28. Tlie delegates were for the most, part women, many of whom were in gymnasium dress.
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Evening Star, Issue 15606, 24 September 1914, Page 1
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165FATE OF THE TANGO Evening Star, Issue 15606, 24 September 1914, Page 1
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