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140 years of Argentine tango history

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YEAR
1880
1890
1900
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2030
Argentina
La Guardia ViejaThe Old Guard1880–1920
La Guardia Nueva
La Época de OroThe Golden Age1935–1955
La DecadenciaThe Decline1955–1983
El RenacimientoThe Rebirth
La InvestigaciónThe Investigation / Early Nuevo1990–2005
Tango Nuevo Peak
Neo-TraditionalReturn to Roots2008–2030
Orchestras
Early OrchestrasGuitar, Flute & First Bandoneón1880–1920
Guardia Nueva Orchestras
Golden Age OrchestrasThe Big Four and More1935–1955
Post-Golden AgeWhen the Orchestras Died1955–1990
Revival OrchestrasNew Generations1990–2030
Dancers & Couples
Guardian GenerationLiving Bridge to Golden Age1935–1960
The Dark YearsLa Decadencia — When Dancing Went Underground1955–1983
Bridge GenerationCodifiers and Teachers1983–2000
Nuevo InnovatorsThe Investigation Generation1990–2010
Stage PioneersTheatrical Tango1983–2000
Europe
First Tangomania
Interwar PeriodTango Continuation1920–1940
The DisconnectLost Connection1940–1980
Piazzolla's EuropeMusical Survival1970–1990
Paris Explosion
First Communities
German & Nordic Wave
Film & Cultural Legitimacy
Festival Era
MaturationSelf-Sustaining Scenes2009–2030
USA
Early American TangoVernon & Irene Castle Era1910–1930
Ballroom EraAmerican Tango Diverges1930–1985
Broadway Impact
American GrowthCoast to Coast1995–2010
Contemporary USAMature Communities2010–2030

Disclaimer: This timeline was researched and compiled using AI assistance. Errors may exist — corrections and contributions from the tango community are welcome.