Re: [Tango-L] Tangozone (was dull, dull, dull)

2008-08-27 Thread Jack Dylan
Ilene, That's OK for you ladies but, as a man, I'm way too busy taking care of my partner and navigating the crowded floor, not to mention trying to be seductive and creative, to even think about the 'tangozone' for myself. I'd like to ask the other guys out there, is it even possible for the m

Re: [Tango-L] Tangozone (was dull, dull, dull)

2008-08-27 Thread Ilene Marder
Jack... I often lead ( and I love to...) so I understand the challenges. But I have danced with leaders who have definitely been 'there' on the dance floor...so, no, I don't think it's that much different for leaders. That's why we all keep practicing, isn't it? ...to reach those moments, whet

Re: [Tango-L] Tangozone (was dull, dull, dull)

2008-08-27 Thread Dubravko Kakarigi
I suppose one needs to "(re)define" this thing referred to here as "tangozone." I bet it means different things to different people. I can tell you that I too have been there, but I am usually far from being "relaxed, etc ..." As a matter of fact there usually is (1) no thinking involved, (2)

[Tango-L] Tangozone (was dull, dull, dull)

2008-08-27 Thread Alex
I believe that Dan Boccia [TangoTrance.com] up in Alaska has the best definite of this "state" most of us strive for... "The state of being so completely immersed in the music and profoundly connected with your partner that movement flows from within the partnership uninhibited by conscious though

Re: [Tango-L] Tangozone

2008-08-27 Thread David Thorn
Alex quoted: >>"The state of being so completely immersed in the music and profoundly >> connected with your partner that movement flows from within the partnership >> uninhibited by conscious thought." Subject of course to the constraint that one must constantly monitor the floor for navigati

[Tango-L] Tangozone

2008-08-27 Thread Mario
Yeah, I'm inclined to agree..there's no such thing as a 'tango-zone' just an 'elitist-zone' or a 'one-ups-manship' zone or a 'give-me-something-to-talk-about' zone. But then again, when I'm in the arms of...or she is in my arms...wow, it's better than sex. ___

Re: [Tango-L] Tangozone

2008-08-27 Thread Ilene Marder
that's the tango zone. Mario wrote: >Yeah, I'm inclined to agree..there's no such thing as a 'tango-zone' > just an 'elitist-zone' or a 'one-ups-manship' zone or a > 'give-me-something-to-talk-about' zone. >* But then again, when I'm in the arms of...or she is in my arms...wow, it's >better t

[Tango-L] Very Interesting Video

2008-08-27 Thread m i l e s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us-MpnYgQac ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l

Re: [Tango-L] Tangozone

2008-08-27 Thread Kathryn Johns
You will probably continue to doubt until it happens to you. You cannot make this happen,it doesn't rely on attractiveness of your partner or any other"rule of attraction"you have established. Think "surrender" Kathryn On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 4:20 PM, Mario <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yeah, I'm

Re: [Tango-L] Very Interesting Video

2008-08-27 Thread Dubravko Kakarigi
You know, whenever I see a message like this, I wish there was some indication from the author as to what makes the clip whatever attribute the author of the post assigned to the clip. What makes this clip very interesting for you, "m i l e s?" === seek, apprecia

Re: [Tango-L] an interesting video

2008-08-27 Thread Ilene Marder
yes, whether you are a leader or follower.! Sergio Vandekier wrote: >What makes this clip very interesting for you, "m i l e s?" ' Dubravko asks. > >It must be the girl's legs, if you fix your eyes in hyer shoes you enter >"Tango ozone". > >Sergio > >_

[Tango-L] An interesting video

2008-08-27 Thread Sergio Vandekier
I said: " It is possible that if you fix your eyes in the girl's shoes you can enter the "Tango-Ozone". Ilene (with certainty ) replied: "yes, whether you are a leader or follower. !" She is right, so those that sometimes lead and at other times follow, will not be able to enter the "T

[Tango-L] bitter sweet experience

2008-08-27 Thread Amaury de Siqueira
I just came back from a workshop in the Midwest. The instructors line up was very good; the themes for the workshop were all very useful and carefully put together; the hosts were incredibly hospitable and kind. Eight of my students attended the workshops and their learning experience was wond