030tango Podcast

Welcome to the third episode of the 030tango podcast. Zeynep Aktar and Sercan Yigit are one of the most exciting tango couples from Turkey. We met them several times at festivals in Europe and took the chance to record this episode when they showed up at one of our tango marathons. Enjoy their warm and kind energy in this podcast or the next chance you see them at an event! Welcome to the 030tango Podcast, the Tango podcast that takes you on a journey through the world of Argentine Tango. Join Jonas, the creator of 030tango and guests from all aspects of Tango culture. In each episode, we dive deep into tango. From seasoned tango dancers to dedicated organizers and everyone in between, our conversations are like a tango embrace—intimate, vibrant, and full of surprises. For early access to future episodes, support 030tango on https://030tango.com/support/ Visit Zeynep and Sercan at Instagram @zeynepaktar @sercanyigitt Facebook Sercan Yiğit & Zeynep Aktar @sercanzeyneptango @zeynep.aktar @sercan.yigit.50 Their tango school in Istanbul is named Tango Nar https://www.tangonar.com Instagram: @tangonar Recorded on 2023/10/08 #030tango #podcast #030tangoPodcast Timestamps (00:00) Intro (02:56) Start (03:47) Starting to dance (05:20) First teachers (05:41) Meeting each other (06:19) Working with each other (09:01) Adapting styles (12:05) Argentine influences (13:01) Opening Tango Nar (13:55) Establishing the school in Istanbul (17:25) Changes to the business (19:24) Being a follower and leader (21:51) Training together (24:21) Getting stuck (27:19) Professional goals (29:37) Choosing music (30:49) Music for performances (31:31) Thoughts behind performances (33:30) Watching other couples perform (38:57) Teaching at Tango Nar and while traveling (41:26) Mindset of students (43:51) Students learning with different teachers (46:17) Competition of schools in Istanbul (48:05) Picking organizers to work with (49:44) Importance of traveling (50:23) Fame in Tango (51:34) Dancing in Istanbul (54:13) Social dance partners (56:19) Advice for new dancers