On 4/17/2015 1:52 PM, Nussbaum, Martin (Law) wrote: > I cant believe people are dredging up these old "nuevo" debates,
"Old nuevo" is kind of funny in its oxymoronicity [sic], isn't it? But that current generation of "nuevo" dancers you refer to would hardly consider Gustavo nuevo anymore. He's mid-generational at this point, which indeed allows him to deliver a good perspective to students. and he's unquestionably a talented dancer and teacher. > must > be trying intentionally to revive list thru antangonistic postings. I don't think it was antagonistic (although the comment about "Tango Burlesque" was indeed gratuitous and uncalled for), but rather more like, "Let's throw some meat into this lions' cage and see if that can get some of them to wake up." > There is no such thing as "Nuevo", there is only good or bad dancing, > given the circumstances (performance or social) and partner, spacing, > music, etc. Apparently it did (wake up some). :-) As far as whether "there being no such thing as nuevo": There is actually something that is being taught and has caught on in recent years that appeals to those who want a more "athletic" (for want of a better word) tango experience, that seems to fit what is being called nuevo. It's not dramatic enough nor has enough flair to be interesting enough to watch on stage, and it's way too space-consuming to be appropriate for social dancing at other than a very lightly-attended milonga. And there's new Tango music (electronic and otherwise), a few danceable (socially, that is), most not, with "nuevo" sometimes being used to refer to that music. And there's a new Tango "onda" (vibe) which eschews classical thinking, traditional roles for men and women, the idea of dressing up for a milonga or of women wearing high heels, etc. I can see the appeal to each of the above three ((1) large flowing movements and acrobat figures that are challenging to execute, (2) new music in a traditional genre, (3) more casual and informal settings. (1) and (2) don't do much for me *in a milonga context*, though (3) can be OK for an occasional change, but at an intellectual level I can see the appeal to each component that draw people in. I'd actual love there to be more representation on the list from people it DOES appeal to more intensely (and not just to provide target practice for the rest ...). Besides, it's more interesting to hear different opinions (so I don't have to talk to myself as much :-)). Shahrukh _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l