American Tango was introduced in the United States in the 1940?s as a simplified and “sanitary” (e.g. less gritty and vulgar) version of the Argentine Tango which originated in the brothels of Buenos Aires. Tango, with its “Tango Walks,” quick foot flicks and sharp head movements, is beautiful and dramatic. American Tango is known as the simplest of all the Tango also the showiest. Danced correctly, American Tango is just as dramatic and compelling as its Argentine cousin.