The other night at the milonga, a friend said to me, “dancing tango is what's keeping me sane”. I think we are all feeling that way... in desperate need to keep our sanity. Tango allows us to just to focus on the moment, connect with others and find joy. Tango does not care what language you speak, what god or gods you pray to your political beliefs. What matters is your … [Read more...]
Spotlight on Tango Con*Fusión
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be brave. People who follow their passion are brave, as it takes bravery to leave your comfort zone. Bravery is persevering even through set backs and challenges and in some cases, out right aggression. The Water Guardians of Standing Rock were incredibly brave. I believe that through these big displays of courage, each of … [Read more...]
Connecting and Sharing
Once I again I find myself preparing a post in the wake of another tragedy. This time even closer to home (the last one was Paris). This article began a couple of weeks ago as I was considering our world's addiction to smart phones and social media. And now in the midst of this heartbreak, it's exactly these two things that help us to share our feelings and connect with … [Read more...]
Benefit Milonga for Refugees
When we begin to dance tango, it is usually for our own personal satisfaction. We want to become an accomplished dancer, make new friends or meet a love interest. Eventually we learn that by dancing Tango, we are part of a larger tango community, a community that spreads around the world. Through the tango embrace we become united and connected. And when there is a world … [Read more...]
Upcoming Tango Shows
The San Francisco Bay Area, a mecca for creativity and talent, draws people from around the world. The same could be said of the Bay Area Tango community. People from all over the world gather here to connect on the dance floor or to share their talents and knowledge with others. One just has to attend any Bay Area milonga to know this is true; much talent graces our dance … [Read more...]