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Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 15:37:05 EST
From: Crrtango@AOL.COM
Subject: Tacos with mayo.

Carlos Rojas wrote:

"I think in the US we have a "taco bell" mentality. I used taco bell
because they claim that their food is Mexican, but those of us that have
in Mexico, know what real Mexican food is. I think the same happens in
tango, many of us do not take the time to study well and/or go to Buenos
Aires and learn before we pretend to dance or teach tango. Then since
we don't understand or like tango music, we change it and present it as
authentic."

I want to congratulate Carlos for coining a new name for those who like to
tango to non-tango music and/or don't bother to learn the dance well before they
start changing it - "taco bell tango."

When you think about it, it is the same sort of mentality as non-authentic
fast food.

cheers,
Charles




Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 17:29:42 -0800
From: David Hodgson <DHodgson@TANGO777.COM>
Subject: Re: Tacos with mayo.

This is an enertaining metaphore.
But let me get this straight and see if I understand what is being said
here.
If one dances the dance of tango and is using "non-tango" music, one is a
beginner and/or does not understand the "true essence" of what the dance of
tango is.

Please clerify.
Thank you.
David from Denver


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Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 12:37 PM
To: TANGO-L@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: [TANGO-L] Tacos with mayo.


Carlos Rojas wrote:

"I think in the US we have a "taco bell" mentality. I used taco bell
because they claim that their food is Mexican, but those of us that have
in Mexico, know what real Mexican food is. I think the same happens in
tango, many of us do not take the time to study well and/or go to Buenos
Aires and learn before we pretend to dance or teach tango. Then since
we don't understand or like tango music, we change it and present it as
authentic."

I want to congratulate Carlos for coining a new name for those who like to
tango to non-tango music and/or don't bother to learn the dance well before
they
start changing it - "taco bell tango."

When you think about it, it is the same sort of mentality as non-authentic
fast food.

cheers,
Charles




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