The programme to Tango Pasion at Fairfield on Monday night, gave an insight into the history of this extraordinary dance.

It started in the brothels of Buenos Aries and what we witnessed at Fairfield was a far cry from the jerky, modern tango of our ballroom dancing.

Sensuous in the extreme and talking serious body language, the superb cast entwined legs, locked ankles and roamed hands over each others’ bodies in a breathtaking, intricate set of elegant routines that relied on split second timing.

The men were as fascinating as the women, and the male only dances were spellbinding, with flourishes of flamenco and the grace of toreadors.

The music became mesmeric and I was glad of a break to cool down. The diversity of the second act was stunning.

More information gleaned from the programme revealed that many of the couples are married and have been dancing together for years.

Phew! Thank goodness, this is not the sort of dancing to take on with a stranger.

The Sexeto Mayor Orchestra are deceiving. They may look like Dad’s Army, except for a young keyboard expert, but they play the seductive music like hot blooded youths.

Bravo!