[Tango-L] Urgent! Need to know! Montreal
Which milonga is more recommended for what reasons on Thursday night in Montreal: Café de Lima or Chez Lily? Same question for Friday: Air de Tango or Tango Fabrika? Best, Loreen ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
Re: [Tango-L] Tango in Chicago
Several people suggested going to this website (http://www.tangomango.org/), but I had already done that. My question and challenge is figuring out which one, for what reason, I should attend. In other words, if one had but one Wednesday, one Thursday and one Friday, what should that person choose, for what reason? Sometimes it's not politically correct to risk telling it like it is, but I promise you I am discreet and what you have to say will never be revealed to anyone. Lorena www.Tanguero.com ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
[Tango-L] Composer's names
Can anyone list all the composers/orchestras which withhold the last note of a tango - - and why! Who began this eccentric style? Lorena ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
[Tango-L] Live Music at New York City milongas
Does anyone know where there will be live music at New York City milongas (through March.and beyond)? Do you know who will play? At approximately what time will the musicians play? Thank you so much for any info you could provide. Lorena www.Tanguero.com ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
Re: [Tango-L] Who to blame for the bad dancers?
Kudos to Vince re: Who to blame for the bad dancers. I have mostly lurked - - and for many, many years - - on Tango L but I simply had to respond to his suggestion regarding the preservation of social tango dancing. I don't think it should be an either/or decision in terms of choosing either traditional (social) tango vs. tango for stage with respect to demonstrations at festivals, special events, etc. Vince raises an incredibly important subject and one that should be seriously considered by promoters and organizers of festivals/milongas.I fervently believe tango organizers/producers should INCLUDE BOTH FORMS OF DANCE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO RAISE THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS, INCREASE UNDERSTANDING, AND PRESERVE THE ROOTS, HISTORY AND ART OF TANGO. I would not suggest simultaneously presenting both forms, but, rather, sequentially. It would be quite wonderful if everyone would consider providing a few introductory words which highlight and appreciate the differences. People who have been in tango less than 10 years - - of course, depending upon with whom they study and whether they want to acquire any depth of knowledge - - often do not have any context for understanding or judging tango. These babies in tango often do not have the perspective to for recognize, evaluate and appreciate what they see. On a not unrelated note, I personally think it is tragic that those who dance Nuevo often bypass learning the fundamentals of tango and, truly sad, is the fact that their teachers do not know anything other than this one approach to tango. I am not arguing for or against Nuevo tango. I do not believe there is only one way to express oneself through art; certainly, to pronounce anything in an absolute way is to narrow the possibilities and freedom of expression. What I am arguing for is to be able to make informed choices and to go deeper as an artist and to have greater freedom as a dancer, which, in Argentine tango, means to first learn the traditional music and dance. Lorena -Original Message- From: tango-l-boun...@mit.edu [mailto:tango-l-boun...@mit.edu] On Behalf Of Vince Bagusauskas Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 10:48 PM To: tango-l@mit.edu Subject: [Tango-L] Who to blame for the bad dancers? If it was not for the renaissance of tango and in particular the fantasia shows and competitions in BsAs, would there be a nuevo tango following today? For those who read this list and want to preserve social tango dancing, maybe as promoters/organizers of festivals/milongas you should decline from having individual couples putting on demos* thus encouraging them to display the 'crowd pleasing steps' that are not strictly tango, that the crowd then feels obliged to learn. If a demo has to be held, have several couples dance on the floor at once, thus forcing them to restrain themselves and show a semblance of social dancing. But I guess there is no money for promoters in that. My 2c *For the record, these days, demos do not excite me as they once did: I tend to do something else when it is on. Vince In Melbourne Enjoying his break. ___ 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
[Tango-L] Tango Pole Dance - who are these dancers?
Hello all! Does anyone know who the dancers in this youtube video are? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWxcVyBRecE We are searching for a way to contact them directly. ANY information you might have would be so appreciated. Thank you for your help! ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
Re: [Tango-L] Tango (Milongas!) in San Francisco
I'm desperate to know where to go - - any advice that can be offered (from now through Tues., 4/28) would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks and Best, Loreen - Original Message - From: Tanguero To: tango-l@mit.edu Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 4:43 PM Subject: Tango (Milongas!) in San Francisco Dear Bay Area Folks: What do you suggest as the best, most well-attended, gender-balanced places for Tango (Milongas!) from Mon., 4/20 through Tues., 4/28? Best regards, Loreen E-mail: tangu...@tanguero.com Website: www.tanguero.com ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
[Tango-L] Tango (Milongas!) in San Francisco
Dear Bay Area Folks: What do you suggest as the best, most well-attended, gender-balanced places for Tango (Milongas!) from Mon., 4/20 through Tues., 4/28? Best regards, Loreen E-mail: tangu...@tanguero.com Website: www.tanguero.com ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
[Tango-L] Copa Airlines
Hola! I've recently discovered a much lower cost airline that flies from the U.S. (Miami, L.A., N.Y., Orlando and D.C.) to/from Buenos Aires (via Panama City). Their fares are half (at Economy level, and around a quarter to a third less for Business) of the quotes for Delta, American, United and Aerolineas!!! And, like, Delta, they are dog-friendly (so I can have an alternative to Delta for my little Peckie to be in the cabin with me - - no cargo, ever, ever for him!). Additionally, Copa (which is Panamanian) is a 'sister' airline to Continental and mileage is transferable. J COPA AIRLINES - - www.copaair.com I ran a random quote to give everyone an idea on their prices and schedules (9/4-9/18). But of course, every trip will be different. From:New York, JFK To:Buenos Aires, EZE Depart: NY @ 6:17am Arrive Stop-over: Panama City @ 10:32am Depart Stop-over:Panama City @ 11:56am Arrive: Buenos Aires @ 9:03pm Economy: $338.00 Flexible Elite:$526.00 Executive:$1,324.00 From:Buenos Aires, EZE To:New York, JFK Depart: Buenos Aires @ 12:05pm Arrive Stop-over: Panama City @ 5:30pm Depart Stop-over:Panama City @ 8:22pm Arrive: New York @ 2:27am Economy: $338.00 Flexible Elite:$2,329.00 Executive:$2,673.00 Taxes and surcharges might run up to almost $500.00 on the more expensive flights, but obvious less on Economy. So what's the difference between Economy.and everything else? Their website provides the same great info that most major carriers do today: Allows you to print your boarding pass at home. Lists airfare specials they're having. Gives extensive details on baggage allowance so you know exactly how much you bring and where you can bring it as allowances for different countries and airlines vary. OnePass Frequent Flyer program details. Happy flying! Loreen ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
[Tango-L] Tango in Singapore?
Does anyone have any information re: tango / milongas in Singapore (preferably between 9/7-13)? Best, Loreen ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
[Tango-L] Rock Step, not. The Rocking Step.
Nineteen years ago, I was taught the rocking step by Orlando Paiva, Todaro, Pepito (for Milonga). Very simply, the leader and follower are: 1) shifting the weight from the forward foot to the back foot in place OR 2) shifting the weight from the forward foot to the back foot in place and turning, counter-clockwise. It has two very specific purposes: 1) one can mark the rhythm, continuing to dance when unable to move 2) when there seems to be little prospect of moving forward, one can aim in another direction in order to be able to eventually move. Both #1 and #2 help one to not disrupt the flow of movement when in a bottle neck, until one is able to again continue to dance (counterclockwise, of course) the tanda. All best, Loreen tanguero.com ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
