1351  DJ advice required (6)
Could someone help with some DJ advise? I need to understand: 1 Basic typical set up to be used both with and without a computer. 2 The actual procedure for the activity thanks Bob

1352  Generated discussion (1)
Hmmmm, Maybe that came out wrong. I dance in several communities, luckily the TANGO community here in RDU / NC is full of wonderful people, as are most communities. Most of the uglyness comes in Bars...

1353  :[TANGO-L] BANDONEON AND PERSPECTIVES (1)
Dirk, I must accept the limitations of my English could be the cause of my misunderstood. In this case,excuse me , and my bad English and my misunderstood. In the other hand, there is a lot of tango...

1354  Politely declining (1)
So I definitely make a distinction between someone tactfully saying no thank you & someone lying or whatever you want to call it. In the first case, ok & fine, I got the message. Dance with...

1355  "Represent" by Orishas (1)
After reading some postings a whileback, regarding connecting African music to Tango or something along those lines, it made me think of this really cool alternative Tango song, "Represent" by the...

1356  rejection, etc (1)
Bibi wrote: <<Yesterday I was approached by a persistent friend, after I declined by saying, "The next one, ok?", I was then being questioned, "Why?" I had my genuine reason (promised somebody...

1357  Perfect tango music tempo (11)
I think there is confusion about what the beat of tango is - 92 bpm sounds very frantic to me (some good milongas aren't even that fast). Here are some typical tango songs randomly selected with...

1358  Gotan Project US Tour (2)
Heard on KCRW that Gotan Projec will be in LA July 7. By the way, the best streaming radio on the net has to be KCRW out of Santa Monica. The show "Morning Goes Eclectic" is always great. https://www.beggars.com/us/tours/

1359  Rejection-Hypersensitivity & the arithmetic of Social Tango (3)
Hi Listeros: Hyper-sensitivity to declinations when one is asked to dance can be a devastating psychological blow, depending on the circumstances. A simple, "No Thank you!" should be adequate. Sometimes,...

1360  Dance manners ... (1)
There were several good comments in this chain. One of the things I said there are "social conventions". One of the ones I was taught was "if you decline a dance it is an insult." The guy you insult...

1361  ?e-mail for Karen Corriea-tango partner buenos aires (1)
Dear Folks, Am looking for successful email address for Karen Corriea of "tango partner buenos aires" as a message failed to deliver. Many thanks for any help!! Kristine Hansen

1362  when is tango not tango? (16)
When is tango not tango? I don't believe any of it was meant as a joke, Farkyu, but perhaps Rick should clarify. Tango as a dance has always been evolving, with new steps being created and popularized...

1363  Farqyu's post (5)
Dear Mr. Updabut, It is amazing that a simple peasant from a small mountain village is able to so pithily probe to the very center of this issue. You are a true voice of wisdom crying out from the wilderness... mindset. Mostly its about fear, fear of change. This narrow-minded fundamentalist does not fear change, but would be greatly saddened to throw out a unique national treasure for the sake of change. Argentine...

1364  Cabaceo (40)
Andy wrote about the cabeceo: (Have you considered to check your eyes? Many people need glasses and are not aware of that. For using the cabeceo you have to see as sharp as possible, otherwise you...

1365  rejection and "suggesting an improvement" (3)
I agree with most everything that Because, in my experience with tango dancing men, the only thing for them that is even worse and harder to take than rejection, is being criticized by a woman on the...

1366  rejectionand"suggestinganimprovement" (1)
I've read a lot about dealing with rejection and giving suggestions for improvement. Women DO NOT owe men an explanation for declining a dance no differently than men DO NOT owe women an explanation...

1367  Apartments in BsAs (1)
Recently I sent an email to the list looking for referals to Apartments in BsAs. I received several excellent leads and we found one that perfectly suits our needs. I'm pretty sure I thanked all of the...

1368  When is tango not tango. (2)
"No, pibe, eso no es tango." Anibal Troilo (as quoted in Tango! by Simon Collier) Did you hear that, or was Troilo a cretin too? And what is the point of your nasty flame to a respectful, well-presented...

1369  Teaching at the milongas (7)
Jay rabe says: "just a vague feeling that something didn't go as intended, and she asks, "What did you want me to do?" and I respond, "when I move my shoulders like this, I want you to move your...

1370  My favorite tango (3)
Hello, List! I am interested in conducting a survey. Two questions only: 1. What is your favorite tango to dance to? 2. What is your favorite tango to listen to? This is my favorite tango to dance to and...

1371  Music at Milongas (4)
We can ask the question about whether Piazzolla's music is tango, and would find it hard to offer any answer other than yes. But that is probably the wrong question to ask in the context of playing...

1372  rudeness and tandas (2)
Hello to all from Houston, Lot's of neat stuff flying around on Tango-L lately. I would like to insert my opinion on tanda structure, and any rudeness associated with breaking accepted convention. Four...

1373  wine and tango (1)
Jonathan says: " I was obsessed with tango the dance for a few years. A few years back the obsession dissipated and I was struck with the knowledge that tango music and dance are wines to me. I can appreciate

1374  Wine & Tango (1)
Jonathan writes: Lois in Mpls, MN & I talked about this. She gave me a wonderful piece of wisdom, saying that when she feels a little at loose ends or perhaps lonely or something, she definitely...

1375  teaching at a milona (1)
As my opinion goes, there should be no teaching at a milonga. First, in our area there are several practicas to go to, and very few real milongas. At my milonga the lights are low and usually everyone...