Tango: World’s favourite partner dance

Tango is a partner dance that originated in the border lands between Uruguay and Argentina. Dmitry Vasin and Sagdiana Khamzina of Russia perform to get the fifth place in the Tango Stage competition final of the 18th Tango Dance World Championship in Buenos Aires on August 31, 2016. (AFP )

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Tango is a partner dance that originated in the border lands between Uruguay and Argentina. Dmitry Vasin and Sagdiana Khamzina of Russia perform to get the fifth place in the Tango Stage competition final of the 18th Tango Dance World Championship in Buenos Aires on August 31, 2016. (AFP )

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It originated in 1880s. Andres Urban and Estefania Arango of Colombia perform to get the third place in the competition final. (AFP )

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It is hugely influenced by African and European cultures. Simone Facchini and Gioia Abballe of Italy perform to get the fourth place. (AFP )

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The dance is characterised by marked rhythms and postures and abrupt pauses. Hugo Mastrolorenzo and Agustina Vignau of Argentina perform after winning the Tango Stage competition. (AFP )

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Modern Tango has its roots in the Candombe ceremonies of former slave peoples. Andres Urban and Estefania Arango during their performance. (AFP )

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Candombe is a dance and music form that came with African slaves. Simone Facchini and Gioia Abballe during their show. (AFP )

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Candombe uses three different types of drums -- chico, repique and piano drums. Tango is part of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. (AFP )

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Hugo Mastrolorenzo and Agustina Vignau of Argentina celebrate after winning the Tango Stage competition of the 18th Tango Dance World Championship. (AFP)