I have to disagree with you Ron. I use volcadas ALL the time. Calecitas frequently; Colgadas sometimes; even sandwiches.
Volcada simply means tilt. It does not mean "lean at a 60 degree angle and swing the legs into a wrap", a sequence which seemed to be the rage in the late 2000s. By the more literal definition of volcar, I have the lady tilt to a small or miniscule degree into me all the time. This increases the energy and connection and expression of the tango. Same with calecita. I do them very frequently. Calecita does not have to mean "Mariela with abs of steel at a 45 degree plank". To me, a calecita is a slight tilt of the lady while I toggle my feet around a 5-15 degree angle around her. Yes Jack. A colgada is just a single axis turn. It doesn't have to mean "lean away from each other and use centrifugal energy like a whip in swing". I occasionally plant my foot next to my partner in order to pivot a larger angle or to hover in one place for a moment. Don't get me started on the ocho-sandwich-back-trap-step-shoeshine- gancho sequence! (I call the shoeshine the "warm puppy", because it is like one of those little over-sexed dogs that won't get off your leg.) But, I do mini milonguero sandwiches all the time: traps, touches, tiny front ochos. Some people dance like top-40 DJs, orating in a deep loud voice with extra reverb to call attention to the advertisements. LOOK AT ME! I AM DOING TAHNGO. As you get older and more experienced you learn to appreciate the subtle things in life. On Apr 22, 2011, at 3:27 AM, RonTango wrote: > .... Milongueros don't use colgadas and volcadas. Of course, someone > will protest that they once heard > ... > > Ron Tom Stermitz c: 303-725-5963 http://www.tango.org Denver, CO 80207 _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
