Re: [Tango-L] Let's discuss WALKING

2008-02-11 Thread Keith
On Tue Feb 12 1:59 , "Trini y Sean (PATangoS)" sent: But I'd be interested in what the curriculum >would be for a typical 6-week class in Argentina and the >problems they tend to encounter there. Trini, I also teach 6 or 8-week beginner courses because that's what people like. But I have t

[Tango-L] What is Sabrina Masso doing these days?

2008-02-11 Thread Alex
Does anyone know what Sabrina Masso is doing these days? She was Ezequiel Paludi's partner a few years ago. ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l

Re: [Tango-L] demo advice needed

2008-02-11 Thread Stephen . P . Brown
Some further thoughts about demonstrations: 1) Musicality is important to a convincing demonstration. If choreography is used, it must be learned to the point where the couples actually dance to the rhythm of the music. Copies of the music should be given in advance to all couples participat

Re: [Tango-L] men who pull to their left

2008-02-11 Thread Tango For Her
I am curious about 2 things: 1. How did you know the followers were lining up due to you not going to the cross? I don't doubt that they were. I'm just curious. Did they like it and spread the word, for example? 2. Did you find yourself getting to the 2, 3 or 4 step of the basic and having to

Re: [Tango-L] Let's discuss WALKING

2008-02-11 Thread Trini y Sean (PATangoS)
> On Mon Feb 11 1:36 , Mario sent: > > > I would like to start a thread that discusses walking > and all of its many variations > > and challenges ... Such a thread could take forever because they can be so many details! And controversy over teaching versus stylistic issues. I agree with

Re: [Tango-L] Let's discuss WALKING

2008-02-11 Thread Keith
Mario, Excellent idea. Anyone who loves Tango, and really wants to improve, will already know that the walk is the most important element of the dance. And, IMHO, it's what separates the Argentines from almost everybody else. Now, I'm sure many people will bring up the question of toe first o

[Tango-L] FW: Demo advice needed

2008-02-11 Thread Patio De Tango
We have been teaching Argentine Tango in Sydney Australia for the past seven years and have found public demos to be a very effective way of drawing more people into social tango dancing. We organise Outdoor Milongas in scenic or touristic parts of Sydney, eg Bondi Beach, Darling Harbour (entertain

[Tango-L] Dancing under the stars in Buenos Aires

2008-02-11 Thread Janis Kenyon
If you are interested in an outdoor milonga in Buenos Aires, La Calesita in Nunez is the one to try during the summer months. It is best to go with others who know the location. I went for the first time eight years ago, and last Saturday night was only my second visit. It isn't listed in the Gu

[Tango-L] Let's discuss WALKING

2008-02-11 Thread Patio De Tango
Great topic. Some of my favourite walkers... Javier Rodriguez and Andrea Misse http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=TJpQeSJxqKo Andres Laza Moreno & Samantha Dispari (sorry about quality of video) http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=ypdJpm8CrDw Both show a natural, smooth and elegant walk. Chest to che

Re: [Tango-L] DJ Remi died - Fwd: [tango-nl] Remi inglish version

2008-02-11 Thread tango
Dear friends, Rob wrote me: "DJ Remi Kooij passed away. In the morning of February 9 the wellknown DJ and tango music collector Remi Kooij, past away in his sleep at the age of 61, in the care centre De Buitenhof in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert. For many this will be a shock, or an unexpected message,