Re: [Tango-L] Attracting more male dancers
The emphasis of many respondents to this thread seems to be on de- emphasizing steps and emphasizing the fundamentals of posture, walk, and balance. I agree totally. However, the focus on musicality - on knowing and listening intently to the music, of responding to the sentiment of the lyrics, of moving with inspiration to the melody or the rhythm, or of even dancing to an instrument - seems to have been lost in the discussion. It is what most moves me as a woman who has traveled often to Buenos Aires and who lived there for a year, talking to, and dancing with, old milongueros. Their connection to the music is palpable. It can be seen on their faces as they dance. After a while I too noticed that some tangos, lyrics, and/or arrangements moved me more than others. And when I was moved my dancing improved. It may also be why milongueros generally do not dance to everything that is played, but rather dance when the music talks to them. While many love Pugliese, as an example, not all milongueros enjoy dancing to his music. My suggestion then to men is to listen intently and allow yourself to be moved by the music rather than by the routines you learn in class. While routines may stifle creativity, music can inspire it. Migdalia Romero, Author: Tango Lover's Guide to Buenos Aires Website: www.tangoloversguide.com ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
Re: [Tango-L] Learning from You Tube
Mario, thanks for this! Small world story: The last time Al and I were in BsAs, we took a taxi back from a restaurant and asked the driver to return to take us to the airport. When we got in the cab the second time the driver said I saw you last night at Sunderland; you were sitting at a table near the entrance and then Ada joined you. He then explained that he taught tango in Saavedra, and was Javier Rodriguez' father. It's great to have a video of him dancing, and to know that there are various Rodriguez siblings . It's also a good example of simplicity and musicality.. . Barbara On 29/01/2011 08:10 p.m., uja wrote: I mainly watch the YouTube vids to watch how people, especially the milongueros/milongueras, mark out the music. For instance, a few weeks ago I came across what I think is a gem of a vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KVtgcLXakQ For me, at the moment, hearing that bottom beat in some of Troilo's songs like Milongueando En El 40 is a bit difficult. By seeing how Jorge dances in this video I am seeing how he's marking out that underlying beat. He's bringing that beat out it into the foreground where I can hear and recognize it. Wow, they are with the music. This doesn't mean I will be dancing like him. It just means I can now hear the rhythm and I can choose how I want to move with it. From: Mariosopel...@yahoo.com Subject: [Tango-L] Learning from You Tube To: TANGO-Ltango-l@mit.edu Date: Wednesday, January 5, 2011, 6:58 PM ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
Re: [Tango-L] how can one attract more male dancers on the dance floor?
On Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:45:01 -0800 (PST) Larry Richelli larryri...@yahoo.com wrote: One only need to study the tango community in San Diego. There are more men then woman at almost any milonga. snipI have not been able to figure this phenomena out, but it is one of the only places I have seen this, so there is something different going on there! San Diego is probably not a good study. IMHO, the problem in San Diego is not a surplus of men, it is a lack of women There is a difference. And for all the women in other communities who think this ratio is a good thing, think again. The social dynamic, according to many of our followers, of a bunch of guys trying to get dances, and having to be aggressive to do so, often leads to a less than optimum experience for all involved. ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
[Tango-L] Learning from You Tube
Hi Barbara, that wasn't my post but rather Uja's...somehow my name was pasted in there from a previous post. I would like to second Uja's take on the value of simply watching other good social dancers. Here is a video along the line of what can be done with the rythm of a song when interpreted into the traditional dance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ic9DEHQ-Qs I really go for the unique mark that this dancer placed on his interpretation of the music.. it looks like a lot of fun to be dancing in his shoes...and in the woman's too!! . http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=734224171 www.youtube.com/user/nacotete www.theopendoorway.org/audiovisual.html Life expands or contracts in direct proportion to one's courage. -Anais Nin The ultimate aim for every human being is to be immensely creative-Norm.Mailer ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
[Tango-L] Learning from U-tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgGazxNz64 When I saw the video posted by Mario: Monica and Julio, the way they dance reminded me of Alberto Dassieu. Best regards, Sergio ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
Re: [Tango-L] how can one attract more male dancers on the dancefloor?
Vince, 'come learn tango in order to have a womans breasts against your chest'' i dont think many women in the community would be happy with that marketing approach :) On 30 January 2011 00:29, Vince Bagusauskas vy...@hotmail.com wrote: I have heard this question for 10 years now off and on. You may consider this thread: http://tango.romanvirdi.com/there-is-no-tango.htm What about marketing tango to the male demographic as a dance where you can dance in close embrace? Vince In Melbourne -Original Message- From: Olivier Normandin Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 12:46 PM To: tango-l@mit.edu Subject: [Tango-L] how can one attract more male dancers on the dancefloor? Bonjour, I would like to talk about a subject that might be relevant to any Dancing community in general, any Tango community in particular: how can one attract more male dancers on the dance floor? Does anyone have any idea? ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l -- Yours in dance dementia, Niki ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
[Tango-L] How can one attract more male dancers on to the dance floor?
How about with good quality milongas at good quality venues, like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-tAIoKQjRU John ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
Re: [Tango-L] Learning from U-tube
Super-great video, thanks for posting it Sergio! We were privileged to host Alberto Dassieu in Cleveland, Ohio. It was sweet to dance with him, hear his life stories, marvel at the depth to which he loves and lives the tango, and be taught by such a Maestro. Hoping that we too could live long enough to develop such a relationship with the tango, Joanne Pogros -Original Message- From: Sergio Vandekier sergiovandekier...@hotmail.com To: Tango-L List tango-l@mit.edu Sent: Sun, Jan 30, 2011 5:37 pm Subject: [Tango-L] Learning from U-tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orgGazxNz64 When I saw the video posted by Mario: Monica and Julio, the way they dance reminded me of Alberto Dassieu. Best regards, Sergio ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
