Let the embrace do the talking
By yy on Sep 22, 2007 in Social dancing | 8 Comments
Recently read a thread in a Tango forum which prompted the following thoughts.
From time to time, I have noticed that certain leaders have a tendency to lecture/teach their partner on the dance floor, or immediately after the finish of a tanda, during a milonga. To me, this really should not be tolerated during a [...]
By yy on Aug 31, 2007 in Musings, Social dancing | 2 Comments
To many people who have not had the opportunity to visit Buenos Aires, the cabaceo can be a strange beast. Often, and especially for newcomers to Tango, the cabaceo seems to be just another mysterious tradition, practiced by people in a foreign land and seemingly quite removed from reality. In fact, reading from the discussions [...]
By yy on Jan 23, 2007 in Social dancing | 0 Comments
After a while, I believe Tango needs to be much more than just a series of movements. Of course, the fundamentals such as walking, posture, and ability to listen to the music, etc., are all important qualities, but the less tangible aspects, such as being able to connect to your partner and the dance at [...]
