Trini (PATangoS) wrote: > > At some point, a version of Argentine tango became Finnish tango. A > version of Argentine tango became International Ballroom tango. It's > quite possible that a version of Argentine tango is becoming another > type of tango, a separate branch on the evolutionary chain. Or could > it be evolving in a direct line?
Except that now, there is less separation. Finnish and International Ballroom Tango diversified because there was a lack of regular communication to maintain the form (and probably a fair dose of Imperialist arrogance). But the modern "Argentine Tango" dance is shared around the world. I doubt there are many people dancing Tango who aren't at most one or two removes from teaching in Argentina. (ie, their teacher or themselves have learned from someone who has studied in Argentina) But on the other hand, there are masses of Tango tourists going to BsAs every year, dancing in the milongas and doing classes. Surely occasionally, the locals will pick up something they like from a tourist, or while travelling overseas? Only occasionally, I'm sure, but there has to be some impact. If so, then there ceases to be any absolute "purity" of Argentine Tango in Argentina itself, and it becomes a world dance. But I think Buenos Aires will remain the "Tango Mecca" for a long time to come. Myk in Canberra _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
