1201  (fwd) [TANGO-L] On The Beat (2)
Hello everyone, If I may offer a little clarification on the terms Bob mentions: it is my understanding that "compas" refers to the strict beat of the music. This is the simplest part of the musical...

1202  Playing the rhythms with steps (1)
As any musician or tango teacher will point out, Tango has at its root, a solid, "walking" heart-beat and a half-time "staccato" beat. The timing is also sometimes split in a 3-3-2 or "long-long-short"

1203  Playing the rhythms and musical energy with "Non-steps " (8)
Playing the rhythms and musical energy with "Non-steps " (1) Beat & half-beat decorations (not steps) You can hit the beats, not by stepping but by using other expressions. For example, the rebounding...

1204  seeking reassurance re CD purchase via internet (1)
I wonder if someone can help me. I've been combing CD stores in Vancouver, BC, Canada and could not find anyone who carried the CD by Walter Rios: "El Tango y la Danza." Then Argenvisual sent a notice...

1205  Bathroom & Tango (1)
Oops - there I go being anal again ...

1206  Cowboy Tango (1)
Dear Listeros, Is there such a thing as Cowboy Tango? Country/Western dancers have Cowboy Cha-Cha, Cowboy Walze and other cross-overs to Country/ Western. Why not Cowboy Tango? (or Cowgirl Tango-sorry...

1207  milongas in Rome and Milan (1)
Hello, I will be in Rome and Milan between May 28th and June 8th. I would really appreciate recommendations regarding milongas. thank you, Victoria Washington, DC

1208  Bias vs. Gender Dance (1)
Answering Tango Guy I agree that tango is about passion, but is "passion" only be limited by the feeling between men and women? To me the magic of tango, vs. other types of social dancing, lies is the

1209  MontrB?6Q=?=al - birthplace of records (1)
If you come to Montréal, you can visit the Emile Berliner Museum and get a little closer to how tango was first heard in the building where the first players and records were made. This cool little museum...

1210  Any advice for complete and total beginners? (11)
Hello All, I have had only two tango lessons so far, so I guess I'll have to be patient, but does anyone have any advice for losing my nervousness out on the dance floor? I love tango music so much!...

1211  Leading with the chest and shoulders? (1)
There should be some clarification here. I see a lot of men and women thinking too much about leading and following with the chest and shoulders. That's way better than using your arms, but the chest...

1212  Passion and dancing (1)
In this context, the passion is between the dancing partners, whoever they are. Age, race, etc. play no part. Fortunately, I do understand Spanish, and do respond to the lyrics. I also respond strongly...

1213  STRASBOURG - TANGO WORKSHP / CONCERT (1)
Dear list, TANGO WORKSHOP IN STRASBOURG with AGUSTINA VIDELA and CLAUDIO ASPREA SATURDAY 17th of mai 2003 11:00 am-00:30pm barridas (int/adv) 02:00 pm-03:30pm ganchos (int/adv) 03:45...

1214  Men Leading Men (1)
Hi, Stephen! I completely understand your skepticism about the efficacy of men leading men as a teaching tool, in the reasons you laid out in your post. I didn't mean to imply I thought it ought to be...

1215  Opinions on Gotan Project (2)
On Tue, 29 Apr 2003, Daniela B wrote: My opinion: great to listen to, but I find only a few tracks at all pleasant to dance to. -- Alan McPherron, Tangueros Unidos de Pittsburgh

1216  NA-W: San Francisco (1)
Dear List, I'll be in San Francisco May 17-24. Can someone point me in the direction of milongas/practicas during that time? Also, I would appreciate lodging recommendations. I would like to stay at

1217  Fancy Steps vs Fundamentals (6)
There seems to be a 'Fancy Step Phobia' in tango. Fundamentals are absolutely paramount so as to lay a solid foundation in tango. However, there is so much antipathy to Fancy Steps that they seldom...

1218  tango gay guy (1)
Dear list, dear tango guy. After sixteen years of tangoing for fun, professionally and fanatically I have read this: Tango guy wrote: "It is also a dance of artistic interpretation, musicality, connection...

1219  Room for rent in Buenos Aires (2)
Hello Tango List, I have large room available for rent in Buenos Aires. The apartment is in a central location (on Plaza Congreso) within walking distance to many milongas. Quiet and off the street...

1220  Islona Solinska (1)
I'm am trying to contact Islona Solinska Tango Show dancer and teacher, anyone able to put me intouch? Thanks Bob With kind regards Bob Ramsey-Turner Auckland 1250 New Zealand

1221  USTC TANGO FANTASY 2003 (1)
Hola Milongueros y Tangueras: Vacation time-Memorial Week and Tango Fantasy in Miami Beach are approaching fast. We still have space in the classrooms, but we need to get your registration forms before...

1222  Gotan Project or dancing Tango to different music (1)
Hi folks, I absolutely love to dance tango to non-tango music. Here in Munich, Germany we have a "milonga" called "Tango-Fusion" which basically is a mix between a milonga and a dance club event. The...

1223  Tango in Europe (34)
Without getting into rivalry and disagreements, I would like to know what are the 'hot spots' to dance in Europe. What cities, what milongas, what nights. Thanks, Pablo

1224  Would the RealTango (tm), please stand up... ;o) (1)
The title is a little tongue-in-cheek, as is the next sentence. Is there a guru, RT_search_engine, claytablets or ?, where real tango is defined (in stone?)? Every Wed night here in Portland, we...

1225  Tango Packs (6)
Dear Listeros, Both Tom Stermitz and Brian Dunn posted e-mails concerning traveling and practicing in packs.I'd like to know if other tango communities have Tango Packs and what has the experience...