[Tango-L] Communities

2008-04-29 Thread ATANGO2
Thank you, Ron, for the nice words about Portland in your recent post about communities. We were extremely fortunate to have Clay Nelson as our original resident teacher and primary organizer in the mid-90's. His "If it's good for tango, it'll be good for the community" approach has remain

[Tango-L] Qualifications

2008-05-01 Thread atango2
Where in the realm of "qualilfication" or "certification" (both imply arbirtrary standards regardless of who establishes them) are the concepts and skills of connection at the physical, mental and emotional levels?? These are felt but not necessarily seen and can?only be rated?by dancing with so

Re: [Tango-L] Tango's Cutural Heritage

2010-05-24 Thread ATANGO2
Hello Anton, Ah, but the quantity and quality of tango here more than offset any perceived meteorological imperfections. :-) Polly/Portland In a message dated 5/24/2010 8:40:20 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, an...@alidas.com.au writes: Tony wrote: "the purpose of this email is to

[Tango-L] Ah, Sweet Mystery...

2007-08-26 Thread ATANGO2
One of the greatest aspects of tango is that it is individualistic and we are encouraged to develop our own style. One of the most confusing aspects of tango is that it is individualistic and we are encouraged to create our own style. Without standardization (not that there sho

[Tango-L] Lost and Found at Portland Tango Fest

2007-10-23 Thread ATANGO2
Hello Tango Fest Participants, Lost and Found items are listed below. To retrieve them, Call Marion at 503-702-0914 or write her at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) . Shoes: Left black jazz shoe - very small Women's heels - in Jorge Nel bag, black suede, cross strap cl

[Tango-L] Tango with Mars and Venus

2007-12-23 Thread ATANGO2
Gender Think He thinks about results. She thinks about process. He thinks about steps. She thinks about embrace. He responds to rhythms. She responds to moods. He thinks of dancing as moving while holding someone. She thinks of dancing as being held while moving. He thinks