Re: [Tango-L] bad, wrong, Nuevo

a really good connection, you understand why it is so desireable (as well as why it's inconsistent with some of the nuevo stuff). That being said, I do like trying some of the "fancier" steps as well. (I just wish I were better at it). My two cents, David > --

Re: [Tango-L] Pointers Please

is takes some practice. He's certainly better at it than I am. I usually only take a couple steps when on outside closed, before doing something else. Hope this helps. Regards, David > From: Mario <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Tango-L]

Re: [Tango-L] TANGO IN BOSTON?

Edmundo, Here are the two main on-line Calendars for Tango events in the Boston area. http://tango.havetodance.com/calendar.html http://www.bostontango.org/ I hope this helps. David > From: "Edmundo" <[EMAIL PROT

Re: [Tango-L] Who invented the basic step?

Martin, Thanks for clearing that up. Now could you tell us, is it Toe First or Heel First? David > From: Martin Waxman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Tango-L] Who invented the basic step? To: tango-l@mit.edu > I've been following this

[Tango-L] Atlanta Tango Festival Video

rom someone as well respected as you are. What do you think? Will you help us out? : ) David >From: Keith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [Tango-L] Atlanta Tango Festival Video >To: tango-l@mit.edu &

[Tango-L] My very favorite video in all of YouTube... yours?

om/watch?v=-0kmqbQTUlk Flaco Dany and Silvina Vals dancing to Tango Negro by Caceres http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53V9y06jMUc Enjoy, David --- > From: Mario <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Tango-L] My very favorite video in all of YouTube... yours?

Re: [Tango-L] My very favorite video in all of YouTube... yours?

Benoit, Thanks for posting this. Here's another one from the same couple that I like as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJBwxD188GI Regards, David Benoit de Gentile <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > David, > > I recommand you to watch this video that I

Re: [Tango-L] Left or Right shoe first?

Of course the left shoe goes on first. Those nuevo types are the only ones who start with the right shoe. Hope this helps, David - > From: "Melroy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Tango-L] Left or Right shoe first? > To: >

[Tango-L] Duh!

st don't let it get to you, (and even more important), don't become one of them. Just make your posts like you have in the past and don't let a few snide remarks change who you are. Regards, David PS: I read all your posts and click on your links. I just don't

[Tango-L] Smoke in your eyes

I really liked how she did some of the pivots, though. I'm curious what others think. Regards, David -- > From: Mario <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Tango-L] Smoke in your eyes > To: tango-l@mit.edu > > I like this dance...it'

Re: [Tango-L] gender imbalance

ore likely to stay with it. What are you doing to encourage the beginning leaders to stay with it, and to get the "mediocre" leaders to improve? David -- > From: "Astrid" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Tango-L] gender i

Re: [Tango-L] gender imbalance

ith, and seem to be perfectly happy. It would appear, they don't see any value in doing what is needed to dance with you. IMO, if you keep doing what you've been doing, you're going to keep getting what you've got. David Astrid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

[Tango-L] A Troublesome Lead

nd before "?" in the link). I'll post it below, but the email might goof it up again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqgujDIWlOc Regards, David -- From: Keith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Tango-L] A Troublesome Lead To: tango

[Tango-L] Stone Soup 2008 Follow Up

at time at this festival. So how does OsterTango measure up? Regards, David -- > Subject: Stone Soup 2008 Follow Up > From: Chris, UK [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Astrid > > In the rest of the tango world, the majority of da

[Tango-L] Stone Soup 2008 Follow Up - Off-List

d with that, let the crying about American Tango continue. David --- From: Carol Shepherd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Tango-L] Stone Soup 2008 Follow Up - Off-List To: Tango List I always feel that kudos and complim

[Tango-L] Why YouTube alone, isn't enough..

to practice it to really get some proficiency at it, but IMO you are incorrect that watching video on youtube (or elsewhere) is of no value (with the exception of how it applies to you). David > -- > > Date: We

Re: [Tango-L] Changes of direction

step (molinette), or a boleo. Similiarly, from a fromt ocho, the typical next steps are another front ocho, a side step, a boleo, or even a parada. Going from a front ocho step directly to a back ocho, would be an example of the change (as is a back ocho directly to a front ocho step). Dav

[Tango-L] Estilo Villa Urquiza

Sergio, Thanks for the informative posts. They are very much appreciated. Regards, David Subject: [Tango-L] Estilo Villa Urquiza From: Sergio Vandekier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mon Jun 30 00:20:42 EDT 2008

[Tango-L] Estilo Villa Urquiza

Astrid, These are some great links. Thanks for posting them. Regards, David Mario, The bar has been raised. Let's see if you can top these. : ) Subject: [Tango-L] Estilo Villa Urquiza From: Astrid &l

[Tango-L] Changes of direction

Thanks Jack, That is fairly consistent with what I have been taught as well. You explained it better than I did, though. Regards, David > -- > From: Jack Dylan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Tango-L] Changes of direction > To: Tango-L@

Re: [Tango-L] Traspie

this video will be of some help. http://mx.youtube.com/watch?v=bpJRhda4cfY Regards, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > From: Mario <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Tango-L] Traspie > To: tango-l@mit.edu > > Well I've been after finding out what 'TRASPIE&

Re: [Tango-L] Speed limits in Tango?

to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4CebSBIsTU Second: Chicho and Cecelia dancing to a much different song, "El Andariego" by Pugliese. But still, their musicality is flawless. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu9a7jzfLqc What do others think? Regards, David ---

Re: [Tango-L] Any tango in South Africa?

Nina, I have no clue if the info is any good, but there are a few links listed on the Tango Wiki web site. http://wiki.tango.info/mul/Cape_Town Regards, David > ___ > Does anyone know if there is any tango in South Africa, around Cape Town

[Tango-L] new video

of it. David > From: "Christian L?then" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [Tango-L] new video > To: tango-l@mit.edu > > . . . > > But perhaps it's just my misconception, I would love to hear wh

Re: [Tango-L] Tango-L Digest, Vol 30, Issue 17

, my current philosophy is that I lead steps, and invite embellishments. Regards, David - From: Sergio Vandekier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I guess we can agree about certain elements: 1- Couple Dance technique requir

[Tango-L] Lead an invitation that can be ignored or faught

. I will freely admit that I have a long way to go in my learning of this art, however. Regards, David - > But given a lead is an invitation, she can certainly *resist* a lead, i.e. > change > the timing. She can even t

[Tango-L] Tergiversar = to distort, twist

t;his" level of politeness. Maybe what we are really debating is how much can Argentine Tango change, before it is no longer Argentine Tango. Unfortunately, I don't have the answer to that question. Regards, David PS: Who made this quote? "I lead every t

[Tango-L] Tergiversar = to distort, twist

correcting, as if my lead is bad, people won't continue to dance with me, and if the follower can't follow (in the leader's eyes), she won't get asked to dance much. Hopefully, I'll keep learning and improving. Take care, David ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l

[Tango-L] How to dance the "3 3 2" form

e up with more ideas. Regards, David ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l

Re: [Tango-L] How to dance the "3 3 2" form

if it isn't how they learned). Sure, there is a LOT more to ANY art than just the technical aspects, but I suspect it's as good a place to start as any place else, however I could be wrong, so I welcome further debate on this (but forgive me if I ignore the whining). Regards, David

Re: [Tango-L] Milonga Codes and weird anecdotes

f saying, "it's getting a little dark in here". BTW, I've had the pleasure taking classes (and privates) from Maria (and Gustavo) in Vermont, and let me just say that both of them are two of the nicest people you would ever want to meet (and excellent teachers, too). R

[Tango-L] Serpentine youth in Zagreb..look out!

it when people try to create their own style. David His arm thing is something I'd attribute to personal style. It's a shame when young people sacrifice elegance for the sake of steps, which is what this couple is doing

[Tango-L] Improving Discussion - Clarification of terms

ttle less mysterious for me, rather than thinking of this nebulous thing called "connection". Regards, David > From: "Brian Dunn" > Subject: Re: [Tango-L] Improving Discussion - Clarification of terms > > . . .

[Tango-L] 1 1/2 yrs of watching YouTube

d video study to greatly enhance my learning of tango, and I know my progress has been greatly enhanced by it. Sometimes people say something can't be done, when the truth is a lot closer to, THEY don't know how to do it. Take care, David -- From: Jack Dylan

Re: [Tango-L] Is it Balls, or just a Heel?

Robin, We guys are rather simple creatures. If you tells us, then we'll understand. If you don't tell us, then we won't understand (and then we have to guess). In your experience, how often does a man accurately guess what a woman is thinking? : ) Regards, David -O

[Tango-L] Aus International TangoFest - negative feedback

l get a more balanced perspective. FWIW, most of my classes/workshops have been either good or very good. Regards, David ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l

[Tango-L] Milonga, etc.

Keith, While I normally agree with most of your posts, have you considered the possibility that some of these people who you very sorry for, might be experiencing something that you don't get? What is "natural", often depends on which person we are talking about. David -O

Re: [Tango-L] best floor finish for tango

Pamela, I'd recommend talking to Ellen at Providence Tango, to find out what they used, as I think they have the best floor around (and I'm not the only one who thinks so). David ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailm

[Tango-L] Tango Waltz

have a 3/4 tempo. Vals or Waltzes do, (although I must confess that I actually feel most vals with a 6/8 tempo, rather then a 3/4 tempo). http://www.merriam-webster.com/spanish/vals David ___ Phil Seyer professionalsguild at gmail.com Mon Oct 26 00

[Tango-L] tango to rap

at least with the right song), the connection aspect of the dance. It really shouldn't have been that hard to express opinions and disagree without having a childish temper tantrum. My two cents (and it may not even be worth that much), David _

Re: [Tango-L] Building the Myth

ost people would agree that he was a milonguero. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kss3vPOqJ8 Regards, David -Original Message- From: Mario Subject: [Tango-L] Building the Myth Sanitizing the nuevo and nuevotizing the milonguero. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjqFW6ix_9o&

[Tango-L] Getting tango lessons to the needy

e teachers. Sometimes, a different approach is needed. I'd probably try to get someone like this to take privates, rather than another group beginners class. David -- From: Lois Donnay Subject: [Tango-L] Getting tango lesso

[Tango-L] Getting tango lessons to the needy

. For most men, I suspect if women won't dance with them, they'll soon find a new hobby or venue (like the man in Lois' post, who was never seen again). My two cents (if it's even worth that). David From: Michael Subject: [Tango-

[Tango-L] why music

explained, at milongas I'm not fooling around with stuff that I don't know how to do yet. That's when the music can inspire and help me, once I've already learned it, (not so much when I don't really

Re: [Tango-L] Creating a strong connection

listening with another, each step along the Tanda. Further I do not forget tango is a nice social dance. David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 9:52 PM To: tango-l@mit.edu Subject: Re: [Tango-L] Cr

Re: [Tango-L] demo advice needed

was part of the experience the performers had (deal with it) and it was part of the performance for the audience. Do it because it is fun and show off some. Seduction works best when it becomes a question and when it is an accent. Hope that helps. David -Original Message- From: [

Re: [Tango-L] Please don't help me!

Hey Tim: Good post, I think your getting it. In answer to your question, try this: As a Lead marking the step the Follow takes. Listening to the response the Follow gives. Just give it a try and run with it, with out any expectations. David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Tango-L] Get Real!

. It is who I am and the way I have seen things since I was a young one, long before tango. So it does not work at all for me. Sounds like you have a nice balance between the two. David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Sent: Thursday

[Tango-L] Open Embrace Connection

insurance cover the rotator cuff repair that I am going to need if I keep this up? Sorry for the sarcasm, but this doesn't seem right. Cheers, D. David Thorn _ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get

Re: [Tango-L] What Argentine Tango is, and what it is not

Correction: Both women danced with Arnold in True Lies. Tia Carrere acted more sexy. But Jamie Lee Curtis got dragged across the floor. What is to say NO about either woman and their expression. Baby, do that again. David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [Tango-L] Open Embrace Connection

mbined with a follow clamping down on it with her left is quite painful, even after only one tanda. Cheers, D. David Thorn IMO even in an open embrace there is SOME weight sharing going on. The amount of shared weight should be negotiated. PS Your rotator cuffs

[Tango-L] Origin of Tandas

system as we know it come from? Did they change partners every song? Or never? I am utterly clueless. Cheers, D. David Thorn _ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your "fix". http://

Re: [Tango-L] Tango-L Digest, Vol 24, Issue 16

ut I do not understand the blind conservatism, in any life endeavor, that argues that "we do it the way we do it because that is how we do it" and then proceeds to defend "it" as being the only true way on this basis. Sorry, but this is probably the scientist nerd in me r

[Tango-L] Los Mancifestas

What can anyone tell me about the Orquesta "Los Mancifestas"? Thank you D. David Thorn _ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your "fix". http://www.msnmobile

Re: [Tango-L] There is only tango...

vidence to the contrary is extraordinarily puzzling to me. Again, probably the scientist nerd in me. Well, enough reading and posting for the day (3!!! in one day). 'Till later. Cheers, D. David Thorn _ Connect and sha

Re: [Tango-L] There is only tango...

marks as: "Forms of tango where the embrace is opened, often classified as 'tango fantasia' or 'tango nuevo' are reserved for the stage or for exhibitions at some milongas." But I certainly could be (and often am) wrong. Cheers, D. David Thorn ___

Re: [Tango-L] touchy subject, huh?

self will be out to dance tonight. I expect some dances will be blah, some will be friendly or fun. Some will be sexy, and some will be really hot. Enjoy the evening my friends and have at least one nice dance. David Hodgson/ Zorrito No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG

[Tango-L] Note to Kathryn Charles.

offended you. I would be happy to introduce my self so that you do not have to dance with me and have lots of opportunity to dance with other Leads. Take care. David Hodgson From: Kathryn Johns [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 8:09 PM To

[Tango-L] Nuevo Tango Bashing

re old and look like they need to change their Depends. Now can we drop the arrogant [EMAIL PROTECTED] & whining and get on with anything that adds value to the discussions on this list rather than just wastes bandwidth? Please? Respectfully,

Re: [Tango-L] Duh!

I liked the sockpuppet idea - gave me images of 'Sesame Street does Tango' complete with 'Kermit visits his first brothel' and the whole SS gang hanging out in the streets, dressing sharply and murmuring in Lunfardo db -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Tango-L] gender imbalance

flict, I can have an excellent evening of dance, and I only feel slightly bad about all those sad intermediate follows lined up against the wall looking hopefully out at the floor. Cheers D. David Thorn _ Spell a grand slam in

Re: [Tango-L] Qualifying Tango Instructors.

k at the US public school system. Cheers, D. David Thorn _ Back to work after baby–how do you know when you’re ready? http://lifestyle.msn.com/familyandparenting/articleNW.aspx?cp-documentid=579

Re: [Tango-L] Double decker buses?

Absolute Brilliance!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mario Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 9:33 PM To: tango-l@mit.edu Subject: [Tango-L] Double decker buses? When looking at Tango, one must take into consideration not only the culture

[Tango-L] Excellence

hat sitting down with the latest issue of a physics journal is the greatest of pleasures. And there are many, myself included, in this world who derive a great deal of pleasure from excelling. I guess that I miss the point of the question. Cheers D.

[Tango-L] More Nuevo bashing. Why??

y? Is it fear of change? Is it bad tribal behavior? Evolutionary biology meets grouchy old people? I'm clueless! Cheers, D. David Thorn _ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Mess

Re: [Tango-L] More Nuevo Bashing - why?

tango. I might be wrong, but I don't think so. Cheers, D. David Thorn _ Get Free (PRODUCT) RED™ Emoticons, Winks and Display Pics. http://joinred.spaces.live.com?ocid=TXT_HMTG_prodrede

Re: [Tango-L] Middle of the floor

nto his neighbors? Perhaps all beginners should just stay home where they belong and not intrude on your dance? I absolutely do not understand the antagonistic attitude that you present. Cheers D. David Thorn _

[Tango-L] Thank you for the good times.

st in my real life, This is D. David Thorn signing out. _ Make every e-mail and IM count. Join the i’m Initiative from Microsoft. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Join/Default.aspx?source=EML_WL_ MakeCount _

Re: [Tango-L] Marketing or hype?

the woman, she feels nice in the arms, and we dance. Who cares about nuclear bombs. David PS: I do derive some pleasure from annoying grammarians. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Stermitz Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 7:36 PM T

Re: [Tango-L] Reflections on competition and art form.

Wow Astrid.. I think the whole idea is kooky. It is like saying men are more logical than women. My thought, in what arena. David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astrid Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 6:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tango-L

Re: [Tango-L] Changes of direction

BRX except that by not pivoting with my partner her back right is open and not cross. Cheers, D. David Thorn P.S. And yes Astrid - follows are not expected to get this. It does however represent the intellectual side of the lead process for at least some of us leads. P.P.S. I know that I "l

Re: [Tango-L] Will close embrace go the way of the dinosaur?

close embrace. Cheers D. David Thorn _ Making the world a better place one message at a time. http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH_Talkathon_BetterPlace ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mi

Re: [Tango-L] Changes of direction

r of the turn, this is no longer a change of direction. She is still going CCW. Cheers, D. David Thorn _ Making the world a better place one message at a time. http://www.imtalkathon.com/?source=EML_WLH

RE: [Tango-L] Apache dance - La valse Chaloupée

Sergio, this is America. The women generally don’t fight back. When the opportunity does present it's self for this type of tango with intention and not pantomime, it is a great conversation. Just as great as something calm and gentle. David. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROT

[Tango-L] Gratuitous insults and "social" tango

IF the follow has the requisite skill and fitness. But lack of any of these doesn't make the style "not social", it simply means that the floor is too crowded or that the lead or follow isn't up to his / her job. Cheers, David ___

Re: [Tango-L] Gratuitous insults and "social" tango

ot;time-honored" tradition to mock other styles of Tango, that doesn't necessarily make it an honorable tradition. Cheers, D. David Thorn _ With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.wi

Re: [Tango-L] Dancing socially to Piazzolla

t is an entirely different thing, and I think incorrect, to say that Piazzolla is not socially danceable. Cheers D. David Thorn _ Time for vacation? WIN what you need- enter now! http://www.gowindowslive.com/summergiveaway/?ocid=tag_jlyhm

[Tango-L] (no subject)

s for a few of those pesky walking steps in between stopping to cause a traffic jam). I am also not even remotely unique in the world of leads who are, or are trying to learn to be (this be me), decent Nuevo leads who listen to and interpret the music, just as do dancers of all strip

Re: [Tango-L] Nuevo Figures

most Tango - think D8CB, or ocho-cortada. But, as has been pointed out repeatedly on this list, the D8CB should not be confused with dancing. Cheers David _ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety.

[Tango-L] Nuevo lead and follow

uire that they have any figures in common. Cheers David _ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_family_safety_072008 __

Re: [Tango-L] Styles of Tango

ers backside, I mean, high-heels. Cheers, David _ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_family_safety_072008 ___

[Tango-L] No need to tke sides (was nuevo dancing to the music)

rejudice coming out of the keyboards of some of my fellow dancers. Grow up!! What is that bumper sticker? More Wag and Less Bark? Please. Cheers D. David Thorn _ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Fami

Re: [Tango-L] Dividing Tango

tango dancers generally so repressed that they can't express their feelings with / to their partners without first looking over their shoulders to see who might be watching??? Cheers D. David Thorn _ Keep your kids safer onl

Re: [Tango-L] Leading with hands

lude a constant guiding of every motion of the follow any more than a torso lead includes constant guiding. That again is a skill issue, and not an absolute. Just M2CW Cheers D. David Thorn _ With Windows Live for mobile, your

Re: [Tango-L] Open/crossed step uses?

ern modifications that often pass for improvisation. Cheers David _ Use video conversation to talk face-to-face with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messe

Re: [Tango-L] Social Tango

our partner, your mood, etc... I think that there are too many dancers who view an individual's style as fixed and inflexible, which is often just not true. Cheers, David _ Your PC, mobile phone, and online services work

Re: [Tango-L] Social Tango

ose sight of technique, clarity (or lack thereof) of my lead, my partner's reaction to my lead and technical adjustments that I should make, etc. For me the entire dance, and every song of every tanda, even with my regular partner of 3

Re: [Tango-L] Boleos - back and front

spiral, but a more enthusiastic action. help? David _ Get more from your digital life. Find out how. http://www.windowslive.com/default.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Home2_082008 ___ Tan

Re: [Tango-L] What does it take?

Nina; This is beautiful and honest. I owe you a tanda,,, because. David PS: The same goes for me dancing with a woman. It is what they offer and share, also how they offer and share in the dance. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina

Re: [Tango-L] What does it take?

Nina; Offering and sharing are words and symbols. Mostly semantics. The question is not how far the rabbit hole goes. The question is how far does one think or assume it goes. Then again we each get to choose where we dance, do we not. David~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Tango-L] Tangozone

ve in a spot dance where the navigational concerns are fewer. David _ Talk to your Yahoo! Friends via Windows Live Messenger. Find out how. http://www.windowslive.com/explore/messenger?ocid=TXT_TAG

Re: [Tango-L] Labor Day Festival: a complaint

ou!! Paul (Albuquerque) - Thank you!! D. David Thorn _ See what people are saying about Windows Live. Check out featured posts. http://www.windowslive.com/connect?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_connect2_082008 _

[Tango-L] (no subject)

and of the various styles that long predated modern "Social Tango", is easily remedied. Read. Learn. You might for example start with Tango: The Art History of Love by Robert Farris Thompson. Cheers D. David Thorn _

Re: [Tango-L] Omar Vega

Omar Vega story. He will be missed greatly not only as a fantastic dancer, but also as a life character. David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 6:28 PM To: tango-l@mit.edu Subject: [Tango

[Tango-L] What Argentine Tango is not

I have been informed on this list that if I dance other than "milonguero style", then I am not dancing real Argentine Tango. I have been informed on this list that if I allow the woman latitude to reject my lead indication, then I am not dancing real Argentine Tango. I have been informed o

Re: [Tango-L] Tergiversar = to distort, twist

nly when I am too tired to really dance. Then I just lead with clarity and dance through her. Cheers, David _ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.

Re: [Tango-L] Tergiversar = to distort, twist

t a hellovalota fun to dance like this: I lead, she follows in her own manner, I deal with it and then lead the next step, and she does something, and I deal with it... etc. Cheers, David _ Get more out of the Web. Lea

Re: [Tango-L] Tergiversar = to distort, twist

hat is often presented. Perhaps you could provide a better and clearer example that a new dancer could easily understand??? Cheers, David _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://

Re: [Tango-L] How tango evolves

is comfortable, and the information that I convey to her is not confounded with noise coming from a waving/pumping arm. Etc. Sounds quite practical, yet as a byproduct, quite elegant. David _ Windows Live Hotmail now works up

[Tango-L] (no subject)

enerally say English. I don't say 21st century American- English with both NYC and West Coast influences, and with a smidgen of south Louisiana creole influence for lagniappe. That would sound silly and rather pedantic to my

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