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Articles and news about Tarraxo
Where the dance came from, how it is actually danced, and what we expect of the rooms we run. Written by the people who teach it.
Where it came from
The lineage of Tarraxo
- Origin
Tarraxinha
A sensual partner dance and music genre from the Benguela province of Angola.
- Early 2010s
Tarraxo music
The sound surfaces in Lisbon's Afro Portuguese community, heavy on bass and space.
- Late 2010s
Tarraxo dance
A distinct style emerges with far more freedom of movement than Tarraxinha allowed.
- Today
The circuit
Taught and danced across four continents, with its own festivals, battles and teachers.
Tarraxinha, Tarraxo and Tarraxa are often used interchangeably outside Angola. On this site, Tarraxo means the dance.
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The importance of basics of Tarraxo
Why posture, weight and the ability to stand still are worth more than any figure you can learn, and what to drill before anything else.
6 min read
Meet the founders of Tarraxo
The people behind the style, how they started teaching it, and why they built a festival around it instead of simply touring one.
8 min read
Code of conduct in Tarraxo events
Consent, boundaries and the right to say no, in a dance built on close connection. What we expect of every room we run.
5 min read
Read the floor
You can read about Tarraxo for a year. Four days of dancing it will teach you more.
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