This request is geared especially toward Janis and Doris who seem to know a lot
about the taxi dancer services in BA, but I welcome responses from anyone with
knowledge in this area. I believe there is a need for this type of service in
the US as well, NYC in particular, and I was wondering about the logistics and
relative pricing structure that would make such a business plan work. Any
comments or advice you can provide would be sincerely appreciated.
In my humble opinion, I do not think this arrangement detracts from the spirit
of tango, provided it is done in a courteous, professional, discrete manner; on
the contrary, I think it will enhance the growth of tango, for both locals as
well as visiting tourists, as so many could benefit from dancing rather than
sitting. It will allow people to dance with someone of a skill level they would
ordinarily not experience. Anything that makes the milonga experience more
enjoyable for a larger audience should be a net plus for the growth of tango.
1. what is the cost to hire a taxi dancer, say average ability, per hour or per
milonga? What is the cost for an advanced milonguero, or tanguera? Is there a
wide variance in prices depending on the skill level ? Should the pricing be
flexible according to demand/requests for a specific dancer? For ie, in NYC,
jduging by the greater number of men I see sitting, I would anticipate greater
demand for experienced tangueras, so they could get a higher price. Does the
individual dancer set the price, or the intermediary agency?
2. What is the usual commission charged by the broker/agency for the service?
Does this fee come from the dancer or the customer?
3. Is the taxi obligated to dance every single tanda, or some portion, ie, 2
out of three tandas?
4. What part of the dancers expenses are covered, ie, tranportation, entrance,
refereshments? Is tipping normal/encouraged/discouraged?
I thank you in advance for your feedback/flames/accusations of lunacy.
Martin
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