From: el turco <shusheta @GMAIL.COM>
Reply-To: el turco <shusheta @gmail.com>
To: TANGO-L @MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: Re: [TANGO-L] Elusive Nuevo style
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 13:49:08 -0600
Oleh Kovalchuke summarized the Tango Nuevo discussion in his latest
message, although i agree with him about the preservation of
authenticity of argentine tango, I should say that The Tango Nuevo
systems are NOT only training methodologies but also a CHOICE for any
tango dancers who may interest trying new moves for themselves on the
dance floor.
Actually we all do use Tango Nuevo systems when we are practicing time
to time. However some of us choose to dance by taking advantage of
"tango nuevo" systems.
It's true that "Tango Nuevo" is becoming a style of tango dancing at
milongas.
- When we watch people dancing at milonga, it's easy to distinguish
who is using Tango Nuevo systems while they are dancing. There are
certain number of characteristics of TangoNuevo that you can notice on
the dance floor, such as using salsa arms, loosen-shifted frame,
legato-smooth and large steps mixed with staccato- cut and short
steps, more pauses than traditional, frequent transitions between
close embrace and open embrace etc. but the most important
characteristic is for me personalized dance style as result of using
TangoNuevo. When you go to milonga if there is any Tango Nuevo dancer
(of course good ones) watch them, you will see that each Tango Nuevo
dancer is dancing unique.( if they understand the idea behind the
Tango Nuevo systems of course). Tango Nuevo dancers don't have
"leader's blind spot syndrome" when they are dancing in close embrace.
The Tango Nuevo systems became a style due to denial and anger against
it. Some dancers preferred to employ TangoNuevo systems. Some people
don't like to see them on the dance floor, people call them "nuevo
kids", yes, this is sad but true. Why do we care about other's dance
style? Why criticize them if everybody is following "Milonga
etiquette".
In a narrow minded and old fashioned learning environment, TangoNuevo
systems offer numerous possibilities not limitations (e.g "leader's
blind spot syndrome", and "ocho cortado").
However Tango is a living culture, hence it evolves. The essence of
Tango is in you not in your favorite teacher's style. I strongly
believe that Tango Nuevo presents great opportunities for everybody
who wants to create their own dance style.
( Fight Commonism!)
Best Regards
Burak Ozkosem
Minneapolis
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