Re: [Tango-L] Use and Abuse of Tandas
Steve, You wrote: From the dancers' perspective, the success of this strategy depends critically on the dj playing well-constructed tandas throughout the night. Absolutely. And I would go further to say that the ability of a dj to choose an appropriate sequence is just as critical, if not more so, at non-tango dances where tandas are not used to avoid either disrupting the energy or sounding willy-nilly. For the record, I'm not necessarily advocating doing away with tandas. I am asking if there could be alternatives or modifications that might make milongas more friendly, particularly for beginners. Perhaps one alternative might be to play either singles or 2 song tandas early in the evening when beginners are more likely to be present, then progress to longer tandas as the evening progresses and the more experienced dancers take the floor. DJ's would have to be aware that their successive choices in single or short tandas would be just as critical as constructing a full tanda. mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
Re: [Tango-L] Use and Abuse of Tandas
Huck Kennedy wrote: Finally, there is the classic tanda ritual, where you feel out a new partner in the first two songs of the tanda, then really start clicking in the third song after you've figured out each other's idiosyncrasies, then in the fourth song you reach nirvana, at which point you breathlessly tear apart from each other, sit down, and savor the experience before setting off on your next mini-adventure. Again, when you do set out again depends upon the mood of the upcoming tanda, and whether it fits your current mood and/or musical taste in general. From the dancers' perspective, the success of this strategy depends critically on the dj playing well-constructed tandas throughout the night. IMO, too many djs start their tandas with a strong tango that will pull dancers onto the floor, but then follow with much weaker choices from the same orchestra. Maybe they end with a strong piece, but you can't always count on that either. Once the tanda is weakened by poor selections, it's not surprising that people seek to abandon its structure. Steve (de Tejas) ___ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
