Our mentors, ourselves, with Aja Fenn

Aja Fenn on the value of committing to our teachers, the significance of the yin-yang symbol to tango, how performance culture has evolved since she started, her philosophy on social dancing, and what's inspiring her 24 years into her tango journey.

Producer/Host: Liz Sabatiuk | Music: "Duo de Amor" written by Astor Piazzolla, performed by Tango Bardo | Image Credit: Maurice Kaplan

Show Notes

• Learn more about Aja's current activities through Fabrica Tango's website or by perusing her YouTube channel, then watch Aja perform with Fabrica co-founder Masha Abapolnikova (in Philly, as mentioned in the episode).
• See the trailer of the film that inspired Aja to try tango, The Tango Lesson.
• See what Aja's first maestro, Matías Facio, is up to these days, then learn more about legendary milonguero Tete Rusconi and Aja's first practice partner, Mitra Martin.
• Learn more about Sharna Fabiano's current work exploring the relationship of lead and follow, then watch clips from TangoMujer performances and a performance where Sharna and Aja switch roles.
• Nerd out about the origin of the yin yang.
• Listen to a Humans of Tango episode featuring Brigitta Winkler, then watch a performance or visit her website.
• Watch a performance by Nancy Lavoie.
• Nerd out about tango nuevo.

Read a transcript of Aja's episode here.