Re: [TANGO-L] narrow-minded religiosity?

[Derik Rawson <rawsonweb @YAHOO.COM>]

Dear Tine, You are absolutely right, but please call
what you do US American Tango, do not tell people it
is Argentine. Thank you. Derik
--- TANGO-L  @MITVMA.MIT.EDU <yaletangoclub  @YAHOO.COM>
wrote:
> Manuel (WHITE95) wrote:
> "They certainly do not speak of tango whith narrow
> minded religiosity and they are much more accepting
of
> each other and of the realization that there are as
> many styles of dancing tango as there are dancers. "
>
> INDEED.
>
>
> Dear friends,
>
> You don't have to be the REAL THING to enjoy tango
and
> be good at it. It's OK! Really! You don't need the
> approval of the Argentines! Being Argentine does not
> make somebody an automatic expert. You are not
> required to speak Spanish like a porteno. You don't
> have to have witnessed the venerable milongueros ply
> their trade. You don't have to have a dozen trips to
> BA under your belt. You don't have to execute your
> steps JUST SO, as long as they work and feel good.
You
> don't need to submit to the abuse and snobbery of
some
> people and say Yes Sir Sorry Sir. You don't have to
> wear fishnets or a mournful face. YOU DON'T HAVE TO
> *ANYTHING*!
>
> While some familiarity with the place, history and
> culture is interesting and definitely helps, really
> ALL you need to experience tango is an open mind and
> heart, some musicality and creativity, good teachers
> wherever they are from, some nice music,
frictionless
> communication with your partner, and a dance floor
> with other nice people.
>
> So please relax and don't worry about approval. You
> will probably never get it. And you know what, YOU
> DON'T NEED IT. This is a free country (still) and we
> do this for FUN.
>
> Tine
> www.tangomuse.com
>
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