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While this piece of music was written in 1916, it was not until 1924 when words were added that this piece of music became a hit. However, it was still popular without lyrics, as seen by this 1932 version. It has become a well known tango today.

This is a cover of sheet music, with music by Harry Von Tilzer, and words by Andrew B Sterling. Two ladies from behind a curtain watch three elegant and therefore rich couples dancing the Tango. The word "hesitate" is in reference to a step in the…

While the tango dance originated from the low levels of society in Argentina, it became acceptable for those in elite circles to dance it, due to modern adaptations. It created an initial response similar to the dances of the polka and the waltzes,…

H. R. Wakefield and A. Parent respond to A Peeress's criticisms about the new dances of the rag and the tango.They refute the idea that these new dances are scandalous, and insist that either dancing get more interesting or it would in fact die out.…