HOW SO? When people hear about “a show with tango in it”, a stereotypical reference point for tango often comes from television shows like “Dancing with the Stars” or movies such as “Scent of a Woman”. For many, this is a superficial taste - just the tip of the iceberg. With just a bit of digging, one can find much more representations closer to what tango is like on a daily, … [Read more...]
Milonga Spotlight: El Pato Loco
SF Bay Area's newest milonga: “El Pato Loco” (The Crazy Duck!) Since the inaugural launch in March at the Starline Social Club in Oakland, the milonga has attracted a great crowd of tango dancers looking to spend a casual Sunday afternoon dancing. The third edition is happening this Sunday June 9, 12 PM to 4 PM, with DJ Selene playing traditional tango music. The … [Read more...]
Dancing with Intention
This article was first published in August 2014 and is really about focus and connection in Tango. Here it is again with a few edits for clarity. Enjoy! I recently listened to a lecture on the power of living your life with intention. Our lives have much more meaning and fulfillment if we live with intention. Living with intention means going after your desires with a … [Read more...]
Tango Festival Survival Guide
It's that time of the year again when we get to dance to our hearts content (and more) at the San Francisco Tango Marathon! This year's sold-out marathon is November 9-11th, and attendance is capped at 450 dancers. So if you'd like to join for next year, make sure to sign up early! I love Tango festivals as it's an opportunity to be surrounded by hundreds of people who … [Read more...]
Tango Etiquette and Floor Craft
It's time to re-share this post on Tango Floor Craft and Etiquette for newer dancers and a refresher for those who may have forgotten. If you dance frequently enough, you have experienced a chaotic dance floor. A chaotic dance floor has no flow, people weave in and out of lanes, and couples enter with no regard for those already on the floor. Accidents and near collisions … [Read more...]