2351  Cayetano Puglisi (4)
I have run across a few tangos by Cayetano Puglisi and I'm falling in love with their style. They are from the 20s & 30s and they have that Canyengue rhythm. Their version of La Cumparsita is my...

2352  Sequences are not a problem. ONLY sequences are. (9)
There has been much discussion recently on the group about whether to teach sequences or not. They often are examples of either/or thinking. Those who like to analyse and lay bare the logic of the Tango... Michael B Ditkoff wrote: Too much...

2353  Tango description (1)
I bought a CD and found this beautiful (at least I think it is) description which I type VERBATIM: Enrique Santos Discepolo, one of the great tango poets and lyricists, defined this music as "a sad thought...

2354  One correct way to dance tango (11)
Some teach that followers should always put their weight on the left foot on five when doing the cross. Others teach that the follower should not shift directly to the left foot on five because this... Phil, Some of your moderate views I agree with, but...

2355  La Cumparsita - different D'Arienzo versions (1)
Until recently I thought I had 5 different D'Arienzo versions of La Cumparsita (1937, 1943, 1951, 1963 & 1971). But after noticing similarities, I now believe two of my versions to be identical.

2356  a personal note from daniel trenner (1)
greetings! our community is very fortunate to have daniel trenner residing in our area ... beautiful central and western massachusetts. i'm sure many of you know that daniel has been recovering from...

2357  Address for Quisco del Tango? (2)
Dear List I can4t find the address for el Quisco del Tango. Can anyone help me please? Thank you Dani Get Extra Storage in 10MB, 25MB, 50MB and 100MB options now! Go to

2358  Magical Leader (3)
ahhhhh..i love to "zone" in the dance..closing my eyes and forgetting that i'm are in a crowded room..when it feels as if there are only the two of us dancing...generally i react this way to a quiet... The Magical Zone Jackie, I am dying for a tango...

2359  tan-go-close? (3)
Hello to all, and hope all are well, As regards to this thread, NO WAY....UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, should any follower ever be taught to immediately transfer their weight to their left foot, until the...

2360  I step back while i dance (4)
I personally step backward in the line of dance very often. Of course carefully, and i crash with other couples while doing that as much as anybody crash on a front or side step. so, i think we should...

2361  I step back when I dance tango (1)
I have been absent from the list for a while for I came to Argentina last November, I spent time in Buenos Aires and in Mar del Plata where I have been dancing an average of three times per week plus

2362  Sequences vs. Freedom (1)
Hello to all, I would prefer beginners not do sequences but learn basic movements instead. I do not mean posture and nothing else, but getting a feel for walking, getting to know their own body so...

2363  Magical Zone (2)
If you have never experienced "tango zone" feeling, you have not experienced tango in its most powerful form. The zone has nothing to do with steps and everything with communication. It's the place...

2364  Tan-go-close in moderation (1)
Hello My name is Ernest Williams and I now teach in Baltimore. This is my first post to the list although I've been on it for awhile. I normally wouldn't write to the list but for some reason I'm...

2365  [tango-uk] Re Tango teaching (1)
In a message dated 06/04/2004 14:02:08 GMT Daylight Time, Dcturner2@aol.com writes: I have to admit that I agree with almost all of this. Well said. Laurie

2366  Flores Negras (1)
Hi all, does anyone know a sung version of "Flores Negras" by Francisco de Caro? I do have two lovely instrumental versions played by Julio de Caro, and I know of another instrumental one of De Angelis...

2367  When to transfer the weight (17)
Michael wrote: Do you lead and expect your partner to transfer her weight when you do or do you lead, wait for her to move and then also transfer your weight? Doesn't the latter create a) more harmony...

2368  rhapsodic tango (5)
Friends, Tim and Jackie carry on... when you're in the zone. I sent a copy of your post to many of the people I know and are trying to learn tango. I hope it makes them think of what they are trying to...

2369  "Do not ever step backward into the line of dance." (8)
Michael wrote: "Do not ever step backward into the line of dance." Hmmm. I do that all the time and really enjoy it, perhaps because I am such a maverick. But I see no problem in dancing backward for...

2370  Dancing against the line of dance. (1)
Even if there is enough space to step back, 2, 3 or more steps against the line of dance, how does the leader behind you knows that you are respecting his space? Maybe I am not dancing well enough but...

2371  Felipe and Cynthia (1)
Can anyone tell me anything about these teachers and what they're like? Strengths? Weaknesses? If you prefer, you may write to me privately. Luda =====

2372  different approaches to lead/follow technique & learning (1)
Rose wrote: Rose, this is a great point you make here. There is a huge difference between how leaders and followers see the dance as well as how they get where they are going. As a leader I need to do...

2373  GOTTA DANCE! (1)
Hello all, Suddenly I find 30+ posts/day from Tango-L in recent days crowding my eBox. I am sure the current topic(s) called people's attention, and it is an interesting topic. However, going over (try...

2374  Festival in Montreal? (1)
Hi, Does anyone know if there is a Tango Festival in Montreal this summer? I know there used to be one. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you, Sarah La Rocca NYC

2375  leading the cross, respecting LOD, and zining out.... etc. (15)
I've watched with some interest the ongoing discussions about the LOD, leading the cross and even that old "tangasm", or "dancing in the zone". As some call it now. I guess it's time once again to remind... Do you then give...