I've just seen the beautiful dancing for the salon category of the Campeonato del Mundial and can't help but think about the list discussion some days back about exhibition salon dancing.... -- a couple of people complained about Judy y Jon's class which offered coaching for exhibition salon dancing. Helloooo... altho some of the participants on stage danced just as they do at the milongas...the couple who won - and I must say I thought they were fantastic - clearly fit into the 'exhibition' salon dance category- showing how beautifully it can be done under the optimal conditions (not a crowded floor, space to move, no one crashing into you, great music, lots of time beforehand to practice together). So I say 'here here' to Judy y Jon...I'd rather more classes like theirs than for exhibition stage dancing (we've already had enough of that...). a word of disclosure here... I have gone to milongas with Judy y Jon in BsAS and have seen not only their exhibitions but also how the older milonguero community reacts to them (especially in the barrios outside of centro..)....The milonga organizers book them regularly for exhibitions because their tango is highly thought of. They dance often with many of the most experienced and respected dancers. My community, especially the leaders, love them and are always asking to have them back here for workshops because they actually help people to dance with connection, musicality and respect for the tradition. And I think that's a good thing. all best, Ilene Woostock Tango
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