1326  is there tango in lincoln nebraska? (1)
Robert W. Morris, Chair Department of Biology Widener University Chester, PA 19013 morris@pop1.science.widener.edu 610-499-4030 voice 610-499-4496 fax

1327  Clasicos Argentinos Tango (1)
Hi List friends, I have a collection of Tangos CD's that I inherit from my father, and last October in my last visit to BA I had the chance to bring it with me here to the States, but oh surprise...

1328  doble A (1)
An interesting idea, but I am pretty sure that double A refers to Alfred Arnold. Key signatures are commonly written in A, A flat, or perhaps A minor (which is the relative minor of C.) I have never...

1329  human words for human beings (1)
How about my 2 cents worth? Point 1: Personally, I prefer the gender terms of male/female, man/woman, he/she, etc. The role of leader is usually male and the role of follower is usually female. (Using...

1330  Fwd: Know Someone Who Needs a New Job? (3)
Now how the heck did I get this e-mail!!??!!?? It isn't even tango related. I would appreciate who ever sends these things to cease. Find jobs faster. We've improved online job searching, making...

1331  Vanishing (2)
If my partner disappears, while in my arms, I'm going to need some serious help from my good friends ;o) r " The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy:...

1332  Ireland (3)
We will be in Ireland from July 7-21, and in Dublin July 7-9. Does anyone know of any milongas during this time? Many thanks, Jeff Blustein

1333  Denver Memorial Day TangoFest Photos (1)
To all who visited Denver for tango on Memorial Day weekend (or wanted to), For all those who requested them - Here are some photos from the Sunday afternoon milonga at Cheesman Park Pavilion that helped...

1334  tango festival in Moscow (2)
Dear Friends, We are glad to invite you to join Milonguero Nights festival in Moscow from August 20 to August 24! Information about classes, teachers, hotes, registration form, etc are on the web. https://milonga.ru/milongueronights/

1335  First Trip to Buenos Aires (3)
Some months ago, I asked this list for recommendations on places to stay, eat and dance on my first trip to Buenos Aires. I have just returned, and want to share my observations and recommendations...

1336  Tango, milongas, fados and the guitar (1)
Summary: brief history of the guitar, its use in tango, the origin of the word milonga. The origin of the guitar is not very clear, many similar instruments were used in antiquity. Wall carvings with...

1337  Payadas - one of Tango roots (2)
Las payadas (pronounced pah-jah-das - the 'a' sounds like in catholic - ah) . Payador (pah-jah-dor) , rural worker that attends popular gatherings improvising songs in verse that he accompanies with...

1338  Payadas - Argentinian rap? (3)
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1339  Payadas - Argentinean rap? (3)
Jay Rabe says: (talking in reference to payadas) "It sounds like a perfect cultural analogue to rap music, which began similarly as a sort of street competition, requiring quick thinking and clever rhyming."

1340  Payadas - Rebetika? (2)
On Mon, 2 Jun 2003, Sergio wrote: As far as I know that the origin of 'rebetika'- the word 'rebet'originated from the turkish word meaning; the rebellious and unruly in character- is much more older.

1341  White flags and the social dance floor (10)
I keep seeing some of these themes, asking for dancing with the eyes, yes that may well work, is there a specific pattern for asking? (Pardon my ingnorance please.) One of the things I look for is shoes....

1342  Intersexual Hostility at Milongas / White Flags (1)
I just wanted to reassure anyone thinking about visiting Portland for tango that it's really not as bad as all that! I think the "walk up and ask someone to dance" system works just fine here, it's...

1343  The North American Blindfold (1)
Use of the cabaceo does away with this ego-deflating eventuality. :D What's so hard about catching somebody's eye? Cheers! -Mark ===== Mark Rector Editor & Translator, MEDIEVAL COMBAT, Greenhill Books

1344  alternative tango music (5)
I DJ the "mixed music" practica in Portland, and have had some people interested in how that's worked here, so I thought I'd post a couple of = things about it. As a disclaimer, this is not intended...

1345  Tactfully declining dances (2)
Marissa, I knew exactly where I was sending that & what I wanted to say. This person has her shingle out as a teacher, hopefully not teaching how to graciously & tactfully decline dances....

1346  Intersexual Hostility etc., etc. (2)
Heyo, First of all (even though Steve was joking) let's leave Portland out of this. We should all be so lucky to have their scene! It's worth remembering that the scene with the MOST heterogeneity of...

1347  Getting ridiculous (Portland, etc.) (2)
Friends - This is getting ridiculous. Now I'm reading e-mails that would lead one to believe Portland is a disastrous place to dance. I'm in total disbelief. Not only do I absolutely love to dance...

1348  Checkered Flags (1)
I'm, personally, am not trying to solve any problems here. Just explaining why I often refer to Tango as snooty-Tango. I've seen it go to quite a few person's heads, as they go zooming off into the...

1349  The rituals in tango (5)
Prior generations discovered that certain behavior caused certain problems and created rituals to forbid the behavior that could cause = such terrible consequences. Rituals are passed from generation...

1350  Rejections (25)
Mark wrote: (One of the worst is to say no I don't want to dance then turn around and dance to the same song with another man. Use of the cabaceo does away with this ego-deflating eventuality. What's... Brian wrote: An alternative... Hector says: "In my opinion, the dancer who is tired should remove him/herself from the perimeter of the dance floor towards the background." I will give my opinion knowing that...