No boundaries
To dance without being fixated in a given framework. To challenge the existing mode of thinking, of moving and old habits. Be playful with the energy and the dynamics, and create something new.
These are some thoughts which were given a boost after the recent AKPC_IDS += "248,"; Popularity: 5%
Tango Nuevo
Attended 2 workshops on Tango Nuevo in the past two days. While these 2 classes are not the only exposures – having also attended 2 similar classes by Gladys/Ricardo last September – I have had to this new evolutionary development in Tango, I feel I can appreciate a little bit more of the main concepts the second time around.
Up till now, the emphasis has been on the ‘hanging’ – colgadas – and how to enter into and exit from, by following the flow of energy in the embrace and between the partners.
Popularity: 7%
Uruguayan influence
Esteban and Evelyn are back in town for a bit more than a week. It has been close to a year since they last visited Singapore.
They are a young and very energetic couple from Uruguay: dynamic and fun to learn from. This time, the topics “navigation”, “music appreciation” and “creating new steps” are particularly interesting. Also, something Esteban said tonight struck me as a sign of true humility. He mentioned that as students of Tango, we should learn the good things from each visiting teacher and discard elements which are not to our tastes, and retain and develop yourself as a Tango dancer. And of course, to put the fun back into dancing. What inspirational words indeed!
Popularity: 5%
Learning habits
Have not really been able to reconcile the changes in my Tango after my recent trips to Berlin and Taipei. And I guess it must have been just nagging away at the back of my mind without my knowing. A recent conversation provided the breakthrough I needed, and then everything fell into place.
Popularity: 10%