This paper explores the development of tango through its history and how that has impacted the image of tango worldwide. Through my time in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Paris, France, and State College, PA, I have seen many differences in perception of this type of art, which are described in the following pages. The methods of research used for the development of this thesis were first-hand experiences, interviews and a compilation of information from journals and books. The differences in the perception of tango are shown to be due to the movement of the dance through social classes, the contents of the lyrics in the music, and the globalization of the dance.
