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Tango keeps dancers mentally sharp

Dancing keeps us mentally sharp, researchers say, and dancing the tango is best of all because it demands an intense focus between partners. The Loring Pasta Bar in Dinkytown is host to an open dance night every Sunday for people who tango. Dancers were photographed Sunday night, June 4, 2017 at the Loring Pasta Bar in Dinkytown.

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