When I was in college studying art we were asked to answer the question, “What is art?” Many of us gave the same answer, that art is meant to communicate. Although now, I think this is oversimplified. Art communicates but is also so much more. Art is a feeling, an expression, it's new, unique and inspiring. Dance is also art. And with any art form, one needs to become … [Read more...]
United We Tango
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...]
Finding Balance in Tango
As the year comes to a close and the holiday season nears, our lives become busier than ever with obligations to work, family and friends. It becomes harder to balance our needs with those of everyone around us, yet this is the time when balance in our lives is more important that ever. This is the time to relax, spend time joyfully with good friends (Tango!), and allow … [Read more...]
Leading and Following in Tango
The tradition in partner dances is for men to lead and women to follow. Historically, partner dances were a way for men and women to meet, interact and flirt. And in regard to performances or competitions, these were almost always danced by a man and a woman. In recent years this conventional way of thinking has begun to change. This was especially apparent in 2013 at the … [Read more...]
Milonga Spotlight: La Genesis
For a while, San Francisco was seriously lacking a good regular Friday night tango venue, that is until La Genesis came along. Tango Sabor (also the host of Tuesday’s 'El V') has been hosting this Friday night milonga for over a year now and it has quickly become one of the most popular milongas in the city. The location is Inner Richmond, a very lively neighborhood … [Read more...]