926  art of the cabeceo (21)
Cabeceo (nod of the head) is how one invites and acknowledges a partner for a tanda in the milongas of Buenos Aires. It's not as easy as a verbal request at a table, but a man doesn't have time for...

927  Beginners and all that Jazz (3)
Following on from Erika Hilliard (PS. The attitude of dancing partners also profoundly influences whether a person comes back or not. I loved what Jai said in his email: " Men who "tough it out" remember...

928  The "cabeceo" (3)
Pichi wrote: "The cabeceo takes practice. It takes right timing and a sharp eye. One can avoid an awkward situation by learning patience. Give the man time walk across the floor. He will make eye contact... Luda writes...

929  NA-C: A&E at Milonga Loca in Chicago (1)
NEWS ITEM: Cable network A&E Biography will be at Milonga Loca at the Erie Cafe, 312 W. Erie, in Chicago, next Thursday, January 16, to shoot video footage of tango dancers for an upcoming A&E...

930  Carina Moriyon and Julio Cordi (1)
Hi Everyone I have another small request. Does any one know of, or have attended classes with Carina Moriyon and Julio Cordi? I'm after unbiased = assessments if possible. Thanks. Regards Lisa

931  Larrydla's comments (4)
I have more free time during the holidays (which aren't quite over for me yet) so I don't feel so guilty about signing on again to TANGO-L for a few days & reading & even writing a bit. So...

932  Gavito Stories (2)
Would members who have a few words to say about their personal relationships/experiences with don Carlos Gavito please consider sharing them as I assemble an updated appreciation page? Thanks in advance,

933  Maria Nieves (4)
Maria Nieves recently received the "artist of the year" award by A.C.E. (the association of entertainment critics) in Buenos Aires. She appeared for eleven months during 2002 with the show "Tanguera"...

934  Gracias a todos (1)
Querma agradecerles a todos los que me han dado datos acerca de donde conseguir partituras. Un fuerte abrazo!! Hernan

935  Newsletter The TANGO Capital (January 2003) (1)
The TANGO Capital Newsletter Hola Tango Friends, hello Tango Partners, HAPPY NEW YEAR 2003 ! ! ! Ready or not, 2003 is here. January in Buenos Aires, summer time and holidays invite all of us to dance...

936  Practica, Godfathers and Community growth (1)
In my experience a Practica is a good place for the beginners to share some moments with those more experienced. There are 4 teachers during our practica: playing the music and dancing, specially with...

937  ...more on the cabeceo (1)
Huck Kennedy, if we all agreed on everything, all the time, it would be a boring life. And List. Right, Frank? :)) Cabeceo for you, no cabeceo for me. Vive la difference! :))) Luda

938  in memory of Norma Greco (1)
Dear List, 8 years ago I met Norma Greco when I first started out in this crazy dance. Norma and I have never lived in the same city, but we managed to cross paths many times all over the globe in...

939  Boludos espanholes // Milonga Boluda Catalana (2)
Hello list , (Spanish below) Tonight we have milonga in Barcelona /Spain in La Casa De Murcia. That is in Puerta Ferrisa Street number 21. That's the milonga of Carlos and Gisela (www.barnatango.com)

940  The Cabeceo/Asking someone to dance. (2)
I've seen many teachers in workshops and classes teach the cabeceo. Sure, great if you're going to B.A. ("when in Rome...."), but realistically many tango dancers won't see B.A. because of time/money...

941  Tango in movies (4)
Hola listeros, Saw "Frida" the other day. Nice tango scene in it. It's the biography of Frida Kahlo, the Mexican painter. I'm looking for other movies that have tango scenes in them, but not tango movies...

942  Tango and rudeness (17)
Rose wrote: "One thing everyone should remember is that just because someone is dancing that evening, has accepted invitations from you happily in the past, may be on friendly terms with you, general... Luda writes: Well, let's... Ricardo wrote: Here are mine. When I first noticed her on the local dance floor she just seemed to...

943  Tango attire (2)
Thank you, Barbara, for your comments on this subject. I just can't seem to find your e-mail at the moment to quote you verbatim. You and Al are two of my favorite people in the whole world. You two...

944  Tango in the movies (7)
Hello List, Thank you, one and all, for the replies I received on this topic. Boy, is the Tango-L educational, or what? I learned so much. And here I thought nobody gave a flying kite about this topic....

945  ANOTHER Cabeceo Perspective! (1)
Dear List, It's been fascinating to follow the discussion re:the pros and cons of the Cabeceo. It has prompted me to dig up an article my partner and I wrote for our students which we were later invited...

946  The cabeceo and "milonga moments" (1)
Hello List, There's been lots of discussion about the eye-game called the cabeceo: technique, variations, problems, advantages, experiences pro and con. I could add my own two cents on each of these...

947  Tango and friendliness (5)
Bob Hink wrote: degree of rudeness in the tango community varies considerably by country and city. In traveling and dancing tango, Susan and I have been given very warm welcomes by the tango communities...

948  tango music and the siege of Stalingrad (1)
Hi folks, I just came across this snippet in a recent history of the siege of Stalingrad. Apparently the Russian army would drag speakers up very close to German lines and broadcast all sorts of things,...

949  tango book (16)
Hi folks, Has any of you read this book - "Tango and I: The Life and Loves of Jorge Nel Giraldo" by Phyllis Barash. And can you recommend any other tango books? Thanks, Sharon. Hi all, I recently came across a copy of a coffee...

950  Piropos, "Sweet nothings". (4)
You know, piropos aren't very hard if you just put a little heart into it. It is as simple as saying: "You know what is special about you...the sparkle in your eyes." "I really like the connection I...