8.12.2011
4.23.2011
2.13.2010
3.23.2009
Hiccup de Tango
The Saint Michael Trio performs "Hiccup de Tango" by Cameron Wilson.
How about that "chan-hic!-chan" at the end!? This piece has the unmistakable whimsy of Vancouver's Cam Wilson. What a delight to discover his work making its way further afield and popping up in California.
2.27.2009
Japanese Acrobats - 1904
Here's an eccentric Edison clip from 1904. The physical ability is awesome and the fact that it was captured in 1904 makes it even more precious.
2.19.2009
2.17.2009
2.02.2009
Troubles amongst the beautiful ones
Here's a fine drama with some impressive dancing. Go ahead, marvel at the beauty of youth. Then imagine their life troubles and their heaps of talent distilled into mature social dancing... hmm, even better.
1.24.2009
1.20.2009
Perspective
I've been struggling with this one for some time. It's beautiful but troubling. It has grace and sorrow. It's lonely. Practically speaking and profoundly imagining, it's a video about perspective.
12.30.2008
Tango Milonguero - Eva Garlez y Pablo Rodriguez
We had the pleasure of working with Eva at Milongueando, B.A. in 2008. She's an exquisite dancer with an enchanting aura, angelic really.
12.27.2008
Los Milongueros
Ruben Harymbat & Ana Maria Shapira demonstrate at El Beso.
We're a wee bit uncomfortable mixing these Master dancers with my Commonplace for Tango video collection. So, we started a new blog where we're gathering videos of the Milonguero Masters.
We're a wee bit uncomfortable mixing these Master dancers with my Commonplace for Tango video collection. So, we started a new blog where we're gathering videos of the Milonguero Masters.
12.26.2008
12.17.2008
En Tus Brazos / In Your Arms
While the stage-performance tango risks reducing this short animation to melodrama, the tragedy is poignant. Our friend Martha, who survived wars and famine, taught us to "always count your blessings." Each day, each dance, each step is indeed a blessing.
12.16.2008
Slick, quick-stepping milonga
From Sarah the walrus to every dancing gal's aspiration -- precise and elegant foot work.
12.08.2008
A Curios
From the sublime to the ridiculous (if you're reading these posts in order of appearance, that is), here is a tango with Sarah the walrus. Thanks for the chuckles Sarah. ;)
12.07.2008
A Case for Slow Tango
It's a cliche in tango classes: "Dance every step as if it is your last."
Well, the first time I saw Mahalia Jackson sing I became a believer. She does not throw away one single note. The following clip and others like it moved me deeply and, while this video may not have made me a believer in the Almighty, her singing certainly made me a true believer in slow and meaningful action.
"If it adds nothing to stillness, why move. If it adds nothing to silence, why speak." - William Hutt [1920-2007], Canadian Shakespearean Actor
Finally, here is Carlos Gavito and Maria Plazaola demonstrating a slow tango.
Well, the first time I saw Mahalia Jackson sing I became a believer. She does not throw away one single note. The following clip and others like it moved me deeply and, while this video may not have made me a believer in the Almighty, her singing certainly made me a true believer in slow and meaningful action.
"If it adds nothing to stillness, why move. If it adds nothing to silence, why speak." - William Hutt [1920-2007], Canadian Shakespearean Actor
Finally, here is Carlos Gavito and Maria Plazaola demonstrating a slow tango.
12.02.2008
Michael and Beatrix
Several of our tango friends have worked with Michael and Beatrix and sing their praises. Hearing them express their views in this promotional video, we can understand the attraction. Michael says, "The best tango dancers are not those who have developed a huge repertoire of steps. It's those who have developed a better understanding and awareness of their partner."
11.25.2008
Aerial dancing
Here's an entrancing aerial dance from Compagnie Retouramont. St Kilda A European Opera.
The emotional intensity is compelling. It may be going out on a limb (apologies for the weak pun) to suggest that this piece of art is a physical expression of the vulnerability with which we dance Argentine tango.
The emotional intensity is compelling. It may be going out on a limb (apologies for the weak pun) to suggest that this piece of art is a physical expression of the vulnerability with which we dance Argentine tango.
Punk-ode to tango shoes
Like many dedicated tango dancers, I spend much time trolling the internet and YouTube for interesting and informative videos on dance, movement and all things tango. I often find fun things that I'd love to share but are not suitable for our formal website www.EstudioDeTango.blogspot.com. Take this, for example, Vancouver's own Bif Naked and her punk-ode to tango shoes. Stay tuned, there's more to come.
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