Let the embrace do the talking
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 [...]
By yy on Nov 3, 2006 in Social dancing | 0 Comments
With the Tango calendar in Singapore getting rather packed recently with various “baile”, “milonga” and “milonguitas”, it is quite timely when a friend forwarded to me some information on “milonga codes” which exist in Buenos Aires. Because of the slightly broken English, I have taken the liberty to summarise and transcribe some of the key [...]
By yy on Jan 23, 2006 in Social dancing | 1 Comment
A couple of years ago, Esteban and Evelyn (visiting teachers from Uruguay whom I personally feel the Tango dancers in Singapore have been very fortunate to have returning to Singapore annually since 2002) taught a series of classes concerning the proper embrace techniques, dancing in crowded spaces as well as various aspects of social etiquettes [...]
By yy on Oct 9, 2005 in Social dancing, Techniques | 0 Comments
Attended our semi-regular milonga last Saturday night.
Over the course of the night, it occurred that I might still be dancing too quickly - especially during my favourite Vals? That is, while I felt the ‘rush’ from the music, my partner might not have been totally comfortable with the pace…
By yy on Jul 11, 2005 in Announcements, Social dancing | 0 Comments
A tanguera I met during my stay in Tokyo had recently sent me some information regarding weekly milongas in Tokyo. The list is now available on line. Thanks, you know who you are!!
