Mira Kartbayeva-Mikhail Lermontov

Thursday 14 May 2015

Ecco un bellissimo esempio di Mirada e Cabeceo, che dovrebbe essere insegnato in tutte le scuole di Tango

Presentiamo un clip, questa sera, veramente non facile da essere trovato e che presenta bene il contesto del canyengue e del Tango vecchio stile

Some words to describe the Tango-Milonga "bon-ton" rules, for both the dancers

  • Never correct your partner whilst on the dance floor.
  • Ensure personal hygiene (bathe, protect you breath, remove odors).
  • Dress appropriately.
  • Do not talk whilst dancing.
  • Generally dance the entire tanda, unless the skills are wildly variable.
  • Never stop dancing during a song.
  • If you do not wish to dance further at any time, thank your partner - it is important to remember that “Thank you” generally signals an intention to END the dance (so don't be surprised when the other person says thank you back, and walks off).
  • At the end of a tanda, when you naturally finish dancing, it is polite to still say “Thank you”.
  • Do not continuously apologize to your partner if you make mistakes.
  • Do apologize if there is a collision with another couple - even if it wasn't your fault.
  • Always be kind and supportive to beginners; it does not take much to scare someone away for life.
  • Milongas are not for practicing nor teaching.
  • Do not talk to other dancers whilst they are on the floor, even between songs. This applies whether you are on or off the floor.
  • Requesting a dance - whether verbally or otherwise - is done in a subtle and polite manner.
  • When entering the dance floor, dancers have the right of way.
  • Walk around the dance floor, not through it.
  • The answer to being thanked after a dance is a return 'Thank you' - not 'You're welcome'.
  • Compliments go a long way to enjoying a Milonga.
  • In between songs, talking is fine (in fact, some would say small talk is almost obligatory) but do not keep the embrace locked.
  • If you did not particularly enjoy the dance, keep it to yourself.
  • If the tanda becomes intolerable, tough it out. It is the extreme height of rudeness to leave a tanda before it completes.
  • When you finish dancing, leave the floor as quickly as possible, ensuring those on it are given their space.