2546 molinettes without fear
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2004 10:09:17 -0500
From: Gibson Batch <gibsonbatch@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: molinettes without fear
I wonder how the Tango-L community feels about dancing on rough surfaces
(uneven floorboards, stones, gratings).
I hear of a term 'cobblestone Tango', but I don't know if dancing in the
streets of BA should be considered literally.
Should dancing on uneven surfaces be avoided? How about blacktop or
concrete?
I danced recently in a beautiful setting in Prague, but the floor was
uneven. Locals didn't seem to mind much. I didn't mind either with the
proper precautions.
But I know several dancers who think that having a flat dance surface is
very important. What are the views of the Tango community at large?
Gibson
Minneapolis
ps. Two nights ago, I did a very nice molinette with a new follower on the
second try. Of course, ochos and other 'intermediate' steps were natural to
this person. You gotta love the magic that Tango offers, and it would be a
shame to let a poor floor get in the way.
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2004 16:35:06 GMT
From: michael <tangomaniac@JUNO.COM>
Subject: Re: molinettes without fear
Gibson:
An uneven floor can be very dangerous. I remember a milonga venue in Washington, DC. The restaurant was built on a steep slope. In the dimly lit room we danced, I didn't realize the floor was sloped. I should have realized because of the steep driveway.
Anyway, I couldn't understand why women did their back ochos faster and faster. I finally realized we were going downhill ("literally") and with each pivot she picked up more speed. It felt like I was chasing her.
I find it difficult to dance outdoors. If I wear dance shoes, the pavement will tear them up. My regular shoes have rubber soles so pivoting is difficult. I don't know how those who dance at the Shakespeare statute in New York's Central Park are able to it. It's easier at the Tango Porteneo on Sunday nights because the surface is a boardwalk. Come see for yourself at the upcoming New York Tango Festival
(www.celebratetango.com) July 22-25. (I'm looking forward to Virginia Kelly's class on interleading.)
Michael Ditkoff
Washington, DC
Resting up for the NY Tango Festival
I'd rather be dancing argentine tango
-- Gibson Batch <gibsonbatch@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
I wonder how the Tango-L community feels about dancing on rough surfaces
(uneven floorboards, stones, gratings).
Should dancing on uneven surfaces be avoided? How about blacktop or
concrete?
Gibson
Minneapolis
