Re: [Tango-L] Social-ethical behaviors and protocols
Independently of what was in the mind of the first milongueros, I believe
with confidence that to consider the premise: "chasing the opposite sex is
the main objective in the mind of contemporary milongas attendees either
here or elsewhere" as v
Ruben Malan disapproves of the pursuit of the opposite sex at milongas
because teenagers might be present. Why does he think these teenagers
go there at all? For exactly the same reason I went to the Southend
Kursaal every Saturday night 50 years ago when I was a teenager: to
meet members of th
Hi,
> Independently of what was in the mind of the first milongueros, I believe
> with confidence that to consider the premise: "chasing the opposite sex is
> the main objective in the mind of contemporary milongas attendees either
> here or elsewhere" as valid is 100%questionable and even
[Tango-L] Social-ethical behaviors and protocols
Regarding John's statement:
"Ruben Malan disapproves of the pursuit of the opposite sex at milongas
because teenagers might be present." John Ward Bristol, UK
Not necessarily true John. Please, read my post again. It is acceptable if
done w
--- On Sun, 8/15/10, Ruben Malan wrote:
>
> 5) With an increasing percentage we are also observing the
> attendance of married couples ...
I love it when my husband chases the opposite sex at milongas - especially when
the only one he is chasing is me.
And we both have gotten hit on. It's
Trini wrote:
"I love it when my husband chases the opposite sex at milongas - especially
when the only one he is chasing is me.
And we both have gotten hit on. It's an easy thing to say no. The guys who
are really good at flirting do so in such a way that they "open the door" to
the possibili
I think, Ruben, that both you and Sergio may just be unaware of your own
natural charms, given your backgrounds, and may take for granted something that
most men must work on. Alas for the North American male who has to debate as
to whether he should open the door for a woman. South American m
--- On Fri, 8/13/10, Charles Roques wrote:
> btw the term milonguero and milonguera are almost never
> used outside of Buenos Aires, or at least shouldn't
> be. They refer to the older longtime dancers who have
> reached a certain status in the clubs there. Never for
> an American or foreigner.
Hi all,
A few weeks ago, I fretted about whether folks were still teaching the man's
orientation with his back toward the center of the circle. Most of the milonga
workshops I have attended in recent years had the man facing the line of dance
and the focus has been on traspie. A search of You
Although it appears to mean that, milonguero does not "just" mean someone who
spends a lot of time at the milongas. I think that is a definition that many
non-Argentines, especially N. Americans, assume from it's more or less literal
translation. The Argentines I have known over the years I h
It is obvious that we dance tango for many different reasons.
Tango allows the masculine and feminine roles to be played.
I had the privilege and the pleasure of dancing with Trini many times, so I
know what she is talking about.
I think that we described different milongas. I for one, desc
Re: [Tango-L] Social-ethical behaviors and protocols
Dear Charles, you recently wrote:
"Like other aspects of tango "interpreted" by outsiders, such as the
protocol being discussed in this same thread, its true meaning is being
lost."
Would you be kind to further elaborate on this deep but
Re: [Tango-L] Social-ethical behaviors and protocols
Dear A. T fellows, I want to share this link with the group. I feel
compelled to mention this essay (many of you may already know about it)
which I value as a significant contribution not only to bringing light to
the issue under discussio
Trini wrote:
>I love it when my husband chases the opposite sex at milongas -
I met a woman once who said shrugged and accepts the fact her husband likes
to flirt at milongas. He is a popular guy and she had to try hard as a
dancer to snatch him.
Vince
In Melbourne
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Trini wrote
Hi all,
A few weeks ago, I fretted about whether folks were still teaching the
man's
orientation with his back toward the center of the circle. Most of the
milonga
workshops I have attended in recent years had the man facing the line
of dance
and the focus has been on traspie. A
On 16/08/10 05:13, Sergio Vandekier wrote:
> If a lady comes with company of the opposite sex, or sits with such a
> person, or even shows an interest in him; such as talking to him more that
> the usual time...then the other men will not ask her to dance. Frequently
> this extends to the foll
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