Tango and enactivism: first steps in exploring the dynamics and experience of interaction.
Integrative psychological & behavioral science September 1, 2014 Floor Van Alphen 25 citations
Tango dancing offers a unique window into the study of human interaction itself. This theoretical paper argues that viewing tango through the lens of enactivism—focusing on participatory sense-making, mutual incorporation, and consensually coordinated action—can clarify how the dance contributes to cultural psychology. Tango facilitates the study of interaction dynamics, intersubjectivity, and culture as joint activity.