Sergio, this is America. The women generally dont fight back. When the opportunity does present it's self for this type of tango with intention and not pantomime, it is a great conversation. Just as great as something calm and gentle.
David. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sergio Vandekier Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 7:47 AM To: Tango-L List Subject: [Tango-L] Apache dance - La valse Chaloupée Dear friends "La valse chaloupée" seems to be a tango as described by Mel (NZ), but in actuality it is not a tango, it is an Apache Dance and in this particular case a Vals. In any case we will start to immitate this style in our tango group, the girls are very excited with this idea. Mario, who do you want to practice with? :)) Apache is a highly dramatic dance associated in popular culture with Parisian street culture in the beginning of the 20th century. The name of the dance is pronounced ah-PAHSH (not ah-PATCH-ee, like the Native American tribe). The dance is named after the nickname of street gang members, Apaches. The dance is very brutal to the woman, and sometimes said to reenact a "discussion" between pimp and prostitute. It includes mock slaps and punches, the man picking up and throwing the woman to the ground, or lifting and carrying her while she struggles or feigns unconsciousness. In some examples, the woman may fight back. Best regards, Sergio No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.10/1551 - Release Date: 7/14/2008 6:49 AM _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
