I'm curios as to why there are so many discussions on the proper method of executing a Tango movement and yet I don't see such contention and detail regarding any of the movements in the Milonga (song/dance). Why is not as much > attention/discussion given the moves in the Milonga as is given in the Tango. Sincerely, Mario ******************************************************************************
Mario: Milonga doesn't allow the same amount of time as tango to do elaborate figures because it's faster BUT NOT FAST. Ochos are smaller in milonga than in tango. There's no time for paradas and elegant poses. Dancers look like they are in slow motion doing those figures compared to the rate of the music, which means they aren't listening. You need the same technique (axis, frame, posture, balance) in milonga as in tango. The same thing goes for vals. My guess is vals and milonga are rated behind tango. At milongas, it seems 80% of the music is tango, 10% milonga, and 10% vals. Michael Ditkoff Washington, DC I'd rather be dancing Argentine Tango _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
