Tango Intoxication : Wit, Wisdom, Stories and Secrets of the World's Most Intimate Dance

TANGO INTOXICATION Is the most complete, near encyclopedic compilation of rare information and inspiration for the Argentine tango dancer. Perfect for serious students. It is a unique exploration of some of the secrets of the art and culture of Argentine tango that the author discovered while studying with over 170 teachers.Become enlightened by the many private tangoversations (interviews) with world famous tango Masters. You will find it stimulating because it goes where few, if any other tango book has feared to tread. Some of these chapters had a previous life as articles the author wrote for ReporTango magazine. Some were later translated into Spanish and republished in Spain and Argentina. Once you get a taste of this stimulant you cannot stop dancing for you too have become tango intoxicated! It will make you laugh, it will make you think.

About the Author Batt Johnson is an Argentine tango dancer and college professor who has worked as a communication consultant, award-winning actor, award-winning music radio DJ/producer and writer. He wrote a monthly column for ReporTango magazine and is the author of three published books on subjects ranging from acting and public speaking to jazz. He was a music writer and host for "Only One New York," a weekly television show on PBS, a national music video host and writer for MTV's "VH-1 Music Television" and wrote the liner notes for many professional tango musician's CDs. He studied tango dancing in both North and South America with some of the most influential and celebrated tango dancers and teachers of our time. Batt has taught in dance schools and many outdoor events, directed, acted, wrote and danced in tango plays, tango films and has organized milongas. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Theory and Media Studies. His Master of Arts Degree is in Communication Arts & Sciences with a focus in television. Batt Johnson will forever remain a lifelong student of tango dance and tango music.