Let the embrace do the talking
By yy on Mar 26, 2007 in Learning process, Techniques | 1 Comment
We had just completed an exciting week of intensive workshops with Hsueh-tze Lee from Boston, comprising of two weekends (3 x 1.5-hr classes for each day, on both Saturdays and Sundays) and two classes during the week nights. It was certainly somewhat physically demanding, as evidenced by the slightly tired faces when comparing photos taken [...]
By yy on Aug 26, 2006 in Learning process, Musings | 0 Comments
Recently there has been a debate on the Tango-L Discussion List on the appropriate amount of “class learning” necessary for followers. The expressed opinions range from zero, i.e. followers should learn everything on the dance floor, or to needing just as much class time as men, and every shade in-between, e.g. learn a lot in [...]
By yy on Aug 24, 2006 in Learning process | 0 Comments
I have always been fascinated with the human learning process. Especially since starting beginners classes on a regular basis, I am even more interested to understand how to facilitate or even speed up the learning process.
From my own experiences, I believe one of the important ingredients in ensuring efficient learning is a willingness on the [...]
By yy on Aug 9, 2006 in Learning process | 0 Comments
In the coming months, Singapore will host two visiting couples from Argentina. Firstly the return of Gato/Andrea after two years at the end of August and the first-time visit by Guillermo/Fernanda to Singapore in mid-October. In-between these two couples, the Taiwan Tango community will be hosting its 4th annual Tango festival in late September, which [...]
By yy on Jul 4, 2006 in Learning process, Musings | 0 Comments
Since commencing a series of Beginners classes and guided practicas a few months ago, it’s gratifying for me personally to see the steady improvements in some of the “regulars” (including not only my own students but also people who have been dancing for some time) who attend our weekly practicas. What can we learn from [...]
