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respectable dance.    The tango first arrived on the scene of American cinema in the 1920s and has since been used in countless films and stage productions to express the growing infatuation between two people.    During the month of February, the tango will be alive at Vita Bella. Starting on February 3, 2007, during Gallery Hop, Vita Bella will be hosting “Danza del Amor.” This will be an evening full of romance, dancing, and amor. With a group class starting at 7:30, guest will learn how to dance the tango, as well as other romantic dances. Then, at 8:30 “Danza del Amor” really begins with dancing, hors d’oeuvres, and professional performances by the Vita Bella Staff and distinguished guest, John Devlin.    For reservation, call 1-614-294-DANCE.

Danza del Amor

the dance of love at vita bella

By Brian Palmer

than tango. Born in the early 20th century in the brothels and arraballes [slums] of Buenos Aires, Argentina, the tango was originally danced by immigrants and prostitutes. Filled with lust, violence, and sex, the tango has been des- cribed as the vertical expression of a horizontal desire. After 30 years and the First World War, tango had secured a spot as a

Dance is probably one of the easiest ways to communicate one’s feelings toward another person; love, adoration, lust. In this season of romance, we are all searching for a new way to convey our feelings. As every word can assist in this expression, so does every style of dance.    When it comes to romance, no dance possesses more passion, desire, and intensity