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Showing posts with label Argentine tango. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Argentine tango. Show all posts
12.16.2008
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."
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