On 12/06/2011 20:55, Brick Robbins wrote:
From: Alexis Couseina...@sgi.com
Look at film archives, and tell me whether what you see there
is ballroom tango.
One thing to keep in mind, is that ballroom tango changed over the
years too. The dance that is called The Tango in ballroom events,
Janis sent me a link to her youtube collection. Below is a link to a Lo de
Celia Tango Club milonga.
http://www.youtube.com/jantango#p/search/0/ZdD-J3w3g-Y
Regardless of style, EVERYBODY is dancing close embrace.
Michael
Going home to New York after 35+ years
From: Michael
Janis Kenyon
--- On Thu, 6/9/11, Alexis Cousein a...@sgi.com wrote:
On 09/06/2011 10:22, johnofbris...@tiscali.co.uk wrote:
Yes I see what you mean, but my understanding is that Ballroom and
Argentine tango were the same thing a century ago, and have developed
in different directions.
That's not how I
Argentine Tango was introduced to Europe in the early 20th century, and later
to North America by wealthy young Argentines that traveled with their families
to study in London, Paris, Rome and Berlin. Those families had homes both in
Argentina and in the European cities.
They danced and
Having watched a number of US based Tango teachers and dancers from a distance,
both US and expat Argentines and Aussies, it is apparent that a US Tango
'style' may be developing. Is it fair to say this is how exported Tango
developed in the past into ballroom etc., and may be doing so again?
On 11/06/2011 22:35, rome...@telusplanet.net wrote:
Hi,
This is in reference to johnofbris...@tiscali.co.uk who wrote:
.but my understanding is that Ballroom and Argentine tango were the same
thing a century ago, and have developed in different directions.
And to Alexis Cousein who says
Cousein
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:15 AM
To: Tango-L
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] The spread of tango
On 11/06/2011 22:35, rome...@telusplanet.net wrote:
Hi,
This is in reference to johnofbris...@tiscali.co.uk who wrote:
.but my understanding is that Ballroom and Argentine tango were the same
From: Alexis Cousein a...@sgi.com
Look at film archives, and tell me whether what you see there
is ballroom tango.
One thing to keep in mind, is that ballroom tango changed over the
years too. The dance that is called The Tango in ballroom events,
didn't really take it's current form until
So, I was thinking that after the initial introduction in Europe, Argentine
tango lost its appeal after WWII and may have died out in most countries (and
changed to something else in Finland). Basically, mirroring the trend in
Argentina. It didn't pick up again until Tango Argentino played in
a la 3ra.
edición de la obra Salón de Baile. Montevideo. Vita Hnos y Cia, (1918?) p. 57.
Bruno
-Original Message-
From: tango-l-boun...@mit.edu [mailto:tango-l-boun...@mit.edu] On Behalf Of
Alexis Cousein
Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 2:16 AM
To: Tango-L
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] The spread
On 10/06/2011 04:45, rome...@telusplanet.net wrote:
Hi there,
The translation of Ballroom in Spanish is Salon. Therefore, Tango de Salon
translates into Ballroom Tango.
Literally, yes. But terms like Tango de Salon and Ballroom tango
soon acquire secondary meanings that are more important
, 2011 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] The spread of tango
On 08/06/2011 13:06, johnofbris...@tiscali.co.uk wrote:
According to P.J.S. Richardson (History of English Ballroom
Dancing,
1945),
Uhm - I think that given the list audience, people were looking
for information
On 09/06/2011 10:22, johnofbris...@tiscali.co.uk wrote:
Yes I see what you mean, but my understanding is that Ballroom and
Argentine tango were the same thing a century ago, and have developed
in different directions.
That's not how I see it at all. Argentine tango was a social
dance and
regards
Valentin
Message du 09/06/11 10:28
De : johnofbris...@tiscali.co.uk
A : Alexis Cousein , Tango-L
Copie à :
Objet : Re: [Tango-L] The spread of tango
Yes I see what you mean, but my understanding is that Ballroom and
Argentine tango were the same thing a century ago, and have developed
Best regards
Valentin
Message du 09/06/11 10:28
De : johnofbris...@tiscali.co.uk
A : Alexis Cousein , Tango-L
Copie à :
Objet : Re: [Tango-L] The spread of tango
Yes I see what you mean, but my understanding is that Ballroom and
Argentine tango were the same thing a century ago
On 08/06/2011 05:04, Tango22 wrote:
I'm curious to know from those in European and Asian countries,
who or what specially popularized tango in your country.?.
In Flanders, who would have to be (in only my opinion, of course)
Pol Van Assche. Not particularly because of authenticity or
I'm curious to know from those in European and Asian countries, who or what
specially popularized tango in your country.?. but it was Daniel Trenner
who really made it take off in the U.S, It seems that Japan has a longer
history of tango than the U.S.? If you don't live in the U.S, who
Hola listeros,
I'm curious to know from those in European and Asian countries, who or what
specially popularized tango in your country. I know that Tango Argentino broke
ground in France and went to Broadway, but it was Daniel Trenner who really
made it take off in the U.S, planting tango
18 matches
Mail list logo
