[Tango-L] Gustavo Naveira Interview, Part 3

2008-06-16 Thread Brian Dunn
Dear tango aficionados, Part 3 of an extended interview with Gustavo Naveira is available on our website at http://www.danceoftheheart.com/naveirainterview.htm The interview is ongoing - if you have questions that occur to you upon reading this interview, please contact us at [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Tango-L] Gustavo Naveira Interview, Part 3

2008-06-16 Thread Chris, UK
> "WeÂ’re talking about something universalÂ…something human beings never > did before. A dance coming out of relationship." "Never did before"? Is anyone really so gullible as to believe this guy? > "tango is only 50 years old!" Good grief. Next he'll be claiming to have invented it. -- Chris __

[Tango-L] In defense of the basic eight count steps

2008-06-16 Thread Mario
OK..I am up to my neck in Tango classes..almost every night of the week I am in a class, practica or milonga. It is costing me upwards of $250 a month (Astrid will be happy). I am taking class from three different teachers..one professes 'connection' and 'musicality'. other is just a

[Tango-L] In defense of the basic eight count steps

2008-06-16 Thread Mario
Anyway, after two classes, I am seeing side benefits to the basic eight study.. It boils down to the idea that; one needs a context around which to start to build some Tango form. 1. It's helpful to know where in the basic eight steps an ocho cortado would start from.. ie: I was taugh