Re: [TANGO-L] alotta comments

[andrea <ako31@NYC.RR.COM>]

i see i am in a very opinionated state this morning so it might be best
for me to ask some questions instead. (i think i like being the 'who
says so" of this list)

to astrid:
> > First, the man offered to dance and instead taught. In
> > other words, he lured her onto the floor with a false
> > promise. .. I despise those
> > who lie to get what they want.

is being manipulative being a LIAR?! i have had numerous teachers
invite me to dance in bs as with the thought in mind that they are
trolling for students. i knew it and they knew it and is is THAT awful?

this is one of the hardest professions to make a living at, especially
in nyc where there are great teachers on every corner between 19th and
59th sts. can you understand how hard they are trying to make a living
at doing something they LOVE in a country that thinks military budgets
are more important than grants for artists?

to michael:

> While a dancer might meet my expectations, would they meet
> those of Pablo Veron?

hmmm, have u ever danced without ANY expectations? have u ever danced
making every moment to moment a good one independent of what u have
projected on ur partner and their ability or lack there of, judgement
free?

to lucia:
> Many Tango dancers, as soon as having learned the basic moves, get the
>  unsurmountable urge to teach others.

what is this about? i study buddhism and find the same thing. why when
people love something  does it become imperative to convert or
evangelize others? is the self contained experience not enough?

to chris:
> Further, your subclass "can dance, still study" is surely itself a
> minority. Most dancers do
> not study. They simply dance.

how did u get so smart? but  is it our place to tell others on the
dance floor to stop doing figures and start dancing with their
partners? am i in my place by slowing down the dance doing my playful
embellishments in order to get my partner's attention (it seems to
work)?

to alberto:

who is that incredible photographer?

to lucia, again:

>   If you are talking about those Tango instructors who are roving the
> globe, teaching Stage Tango elements to the paying crowds who live in
> their own fantasyland, then you are right.

who are these people? would someone please name some names? i have been
hearing about these transgressional good-for -nothings for years
now...i travel the globe - who are they?

to michael de santis et al:

> two brothers (Enrique y Guillermo De Fazio) - "Los
> Hermanos Macana"

anyone know where or when these two hysterical teachers (and incredible
dancers) are going to be teaching in the US?

to barbara:

> but to have a good time and to help others, especially beginners or
> insecure
> dancers, to enjoy themselves. Beginners are, after all, the future of
> tango.

why in an environment of a dance based on connection is there such
disdain for beginners? (this from one who had a break down on every
milonga floor in manhattan when she first started due to the
intolerance for my novice status - now years later that i know a lot of
these men really well its hard to forget my initial introduction
experiences with them)

told u i had a lot of opinions (am also obviously actively avoiding
working this morning...)

a n d r e a

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