Improvement to-dos
Two things that I have been meaning to work on in my tango since some private classes I took last year, which happen to be at opposite ends of the spectrum.
- Slow down – less noise.
- Be less “safe”, and dare to make mistakes.
Youthful potential
Must be in a nostalgic mood tonight!? Two classic clips from Gabriel Misse, one of the maestros from the Sydney Tango Salon Festival (2010 and 2011).
Two legends: Gabriel Misse with Geraldine Rojas.
Another sweet clip from days gone by: Gabriel Misse dancing with Guillermina Wilson.
Today in tango
A not-so-recent find really. This website posts interesting tango-related (but not exclusively though) tidbits of information daily so far they seem to be able to their promise something new each day!
Cliques
There seems to be a survey of sorts doing the rounds recently. Apparently one of the reasons for people (no mention of beginners or experienced so probably both categories) quitting tango is the “cliquishness, elitism, and divisive politics” in tango communities.
Let’s face it, at a deeper level tango is not an easy dance and not everyone is suited for tango. Having taught some beginners in the past I can certainly say that almost anyone can derive pleasure from learning/dancing it at a social level. However, if we look at the survey results less critically, are the reasons cited not what one can expect at any social endeavour? Or is there anything unique about tango which supposedly brings out the worst in people?
