Hi Michael, > (what has nationality to do with it? Music is international!
I was referring to my attitude towards authority, not to music. Living in Germany now I am finding that there is a rather evident cultural difference in how one responds to authority depending on where one is from. I was only referring to my initial reaction to being told (apparently) that there is a single proper way to do something was very culturally determined. > (But refer to Arbeau, NOT TO ME! I wasn't aware you were quoting anyone. Sorry for misunderstanding. >> I have been a dancer for things like that that were great fun: at the end >> you no longer know how to move and that breakdown of knowledge and sense is >> very satisfying. > Seems weird to me. It's actually quite common in some traditions. Dances that start slow accelerate until the dancers can scarcely keep up and then the whole thing collapses with the dancers physically worn out and unable to go any faster. I've done this with some dances from the north Balkans and it was a lot of fun. It may seem weird, but it is part of the traditional aesthetic for these dances. It starts out easy and by the end you are moving faster than you thought possible and the moment it all falls apart everyone is done for a bit and ready for a new one (after a bit of rest). Best, Arle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hurdygurdy" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. To reduce spam, posts from new subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster.
