Without a doubt , the participation of the media immensely contributed to tango ’ s popularity . Cinema and radio were the greatest drivers of the tango activity in Cuba . The almost mythical Argentine cinema of the 40s and 50s , with its sumptuous décor , and splendid blond artists like Zully Moreno moved to admiration and imitation . A musical films proliferated in the small cinemas of the barrios of Havana . The films of Carlos Gardel , , Hugo del Carril , Luis Sandrini and many others were financial successes .
However , currently tango has no regular schedule of lessons and no music playing most of the times . It seems that lessons and performances depend on tailor-made tourist demand .
Another place where the tango reigned was the Neotango Pena Tanguera with its familiar atmosphere . In the 80s had mushroomed into one of the most popular clus in Cuba . However , tango remained unusual in Santiago de Cuba , Holguin , Santa Clara and other more traditional parts of the island . In March 1984 , Casa de las Americas organized the Festival Ayer y Hoy del Tango , the biggest event dedicated to tango on a worldwide scale . Some of the biggest Argentine names gathered and performed in Havana . Citing a few of the performers , gives an idea of the significance of the show : Osvaldo Pugliese and his orchestra , Eladia Blazquez and her musical group , Nelly Vazquez , Sebastian Piana and his musical group , and other . s
The Cuban branch of the Academy of Tango Argentina was inaugurated in December 1994 , in the presence of the Argentine maestro Horacio Ferrer and Dr . Bernabe Ordaz , director of the Psychiatric Hospital and tango lover . They invited a group of musicians to the opening of the Cuban subsidiary , including Astor Piazzolla who premiered his Freudian suite .
In recent years , there are many tango-themed events at the Centro Cultural Rosalia de Castro , National Theatre , Theatre Lazaro Pena , Sociedad Cultural Rosalia de Castro , Museo de la Musica , Asociation National Promotora del Tango , Theatre America , Caseron del Tango , Ballet de la Television Cubana and Teatro Mella .
The Casa del Tango in Havana is another important institution and legendary tango venue . It preserved thousands of treasures and memorabilia from almost of a hundred years of tango history in the city . They promise to hold weekly performances on Monday night , tango dance classes with a practica afterwards . They share the space with salsa and rumba .
In Havana Vieja , Old Havana , just off the Plaza de Armas , the Caseron del Tango is a welcoming place to enjoy shows , take dance classes , meet people and relax . It has tango mlongas , featuring amateur performances aiming for cultural promotions on Wednesday , Friday , Saturday and Sunday featuring tango all-stars Emilio Alvarez , Katy Angel and Jorge del Cambo . There are also afternoon tango classes on Thursday and Saturday .
In Centro Habana and Cerro , there is another Caseron del Tango with a live tango music . It is a cultural centre dedicated to tango music and dance , hosts tango mlongas on Monday . It is home to a mass collection of tango records , tapes , trophies and other memorabilia . Also in the Centro , Union Arabe de Cuba hosts occasional milongas .
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