856  Showing off

Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:20:22 -0800
From: luda_r1 <luda_r1@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Showing off

Astrid wrote:

"My teacher explained recently, that Argentine men
will show off a woman
to
the people sitting, moving in a diagonal walk in front
of them, so
people
can see her better. The purpose is to impress the
other women
sufficiently
with his leading skills, so they will accept him at
the next tanda. I
do not
mind being shown off."

In the scenario you describe, it seems to me that the
man is NOT showing you off. He's showing off himself.
To get the next tanda with another partner. And using
you to do it.

Luda



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Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 20:42:37 -0800
From: david hodgson <tangoman7@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Showing off

I believe this is equivalent to the great mystery for
many guys, "Why are though's women giggling".
David

--- luda_r1 <luda_r1@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> Astrid wrote:
>
> "My teacher explained recently, that Argentine men
> will show off a woman
> to
> the people sitting, moving in a diagonal walk in
> front
> of them, so
> people
> can see her better. The purpose is to impress the
> other women
> sufficiently
> with his leading skills, so they will accept him at
> the next tanda. I
> do not
> mind being shown off."
>
> In the scenario you describe, it seems to me that
> the
> man is NOT showing you off. He's showing off
> himself.
> To get the next tanda with another partner. And
> using
> you to do it.
>
> Luda
>
>
>
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=====
Ever thus to the Spirit of the Dance

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Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 20:58:51 -0800
From: Elemer Dubrovay <dubrovay@JUNO.COM>
Subject: Re: Showing off

A good dancer and will show off by showing off a woman, so the other
women will see that he is a good dancer and they will look good dancing
with him.
Elemer in Redmond
*****
On Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:20:22 -0800 luda_r1 <luda_r1@YAHOO.COM> writes:

> Astrid wrote:
>
> "My teacher explained recently, that Argentine men
> will show off a woman
> to
> the people sitting, moving in a diagonal walk in front
> of them, so
> people
> can see her better. The purpose is to impress the
> other women
> sufficiently
> with his leading skills, so they will accept him at
> the next tanda. I
> do not
> mind being shown off."
>
> In the scenario you describe, it seems to me that the
> man is NOT showing you off. He's showing off himself.
> To get the next tanda with another partner. And using
> you to do it.
>
> Luda
>
>
>
> U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos
>
>

Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 00:48:20 -0500
From: Sergio <cachafaz@ADELPHIA.NET>
Subject: Showing off

Astrid wrote:

"My teacher explained recently, that Argentine men
will show off a woman
to
the people sitting, moving in a diagonal walk in front
of them, so
people
can see her better."

This is true, men like to show off the woman they are dancing with but...for
a different reason than the one given.

"To exhibit her so that other women will want to dance with him"
respectfully my dear Astrid (IMO): No way!

Most people know each other at the milongas. They perfectly know the dancing
level to which everyone belongs to.
The man shows more attention and respect for his partner than for any else.
Other women or tango steps are way below in the scale of interests than the
care he has to exhibit towards the lady who is presently dancing with him.

Most people try to dance within their own level of skill and physical
attributes however most men will attempt to dance with the most beautiful
women that will accept their invitation.

He shows off the woman because this is an ingrained part of the culture, he
is proud to show everybody that such a beautiful creature accepted to dance
with him, it is with this purpose in mind that he will lead her so that she
can follow easily and with grace, to make sure that she shines as much as
possible. He will dance close to the periphery so that his fiends who are
sitting around the floor can take a good look.

In summary it is a mixture of macho vanity because he is valued by the kind
of women (dance skill, beauty, sophistication, elegance) he dances with and
a related need to let every one see what a divine monument of a woman is
dancing with him. When he returns to the table he discreetly will pass the
details of what a good dancer she is.

It is a general belief that all women are beautiful. So...when in Buenos
Aires...get ready to show off; but... if you do not think so dance in the
center of the floor where nobody can see you. :))