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Tango Nuevo is a contemporary evolution of the tango dance, originating in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It emerged as a response to the traditional tango, which had become a popular international entertainment spectacle by the 1980s.1

Key characteristics of Tango Nuevo include:
* Experimentation: It encourages dancers to explore new combinations of steps and cross-gender leading.1
* Modernization: While rooted in traditional tango, it incorporates new elements and approaches to movement.1
* Musical Influence: The development of Tango Nuevo is also linked to musical innovations, such as those by Astor Piazzolla.2

Tango itself evolved around 1880 in Buenos Aires, blending Spanish tango with the Argentine milonga and possibly the Cuban habanera. It gained social acceptance in the early 1900s and became a global dance craze.2

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  1. Latin American dance - The Southern Cone
  2. tango

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