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Tango Demonstration
A professional couple, Clayton and Marquis, demonstrate the tango - still an exotic novelty - to supper guests at the Savoy Hotel, London. Date: 1914
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In this photograph from 1914, professional tango dancers Clayton and Marquis mesmerize supper guests at the renowned Savoy Hotel in London with an elegant and passionate demonstration of the exotic and novel dance craze that had swept across Europe. The Savoy Hotel, a symbol of luxury and sophistication, was the perfect setting for this daring and seductive performance. The tango, originating in the late 19th century in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, Argentina, had made its way to Europe just over a decade prior and was still considered an exotic and alluring novelty. The dance, characterized by its close embrace, sensual movements, and intricate footwork, was both scandalous and thrilling to the European audience. Clayton and Marquis, dressed in formal attire, expertly execute the steps of the tango, their bodies moving in perfect harmony. The woman, Marquis, wears a flowing, floor-length gown, her arms wrapped around her partner's neck as they dip and spin across the floor. The man, Clayton, leads with confidence and precision, his eyes locked on his partner as they glide effortlessly through the complex footwork. The supper guests, dressed in their finest evening wear, watch in awe, some with fascination, others with disapproval. The tango was still a controversial dance, and its sensuality and passion were not for everyone. But for those who appreciated the artistry and allure of the dance, Clayton and Marquis's performance was a thing of beauty. This photograph captures a moment in time, a moment when the tango was still a novelty, still an exotic dance that captured the imagination of the European audience. And in the Savoy Hotel, London, in 1914, Clayton and Marquis were the embodiment of that excitement and allure.
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