Re: [Tango-L] Counting steps and beats when dancing Tango. Was: How to dance the "3 3 2" form

2008-10-18 Thread Brick Robbins
The musicians use counts when they identify the type of music. Tango is 4/4, Vals is 3/4. They use counts when they learn to play, and the most leaders do some form of counting 1 -- 2-- 3 -- 4 when they start the orchestra playing. Even purely improvisational musicians such as Jazz artists usuall

Re: [Tango-L] What to do when the floor is tight

2008-10-18 Thread Jack Dylan
> From: Tango Society of Central Illinois <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For the crowded floor: > > - Hold your partner close. > - Take small steps. > - etec, etc > Since Larry has had 20, or is it 30, years experience of Tango, I would assume he already knows these simple rules and is looking to be mor