[Tango-L] Labor Day Festival: a complaint

[Jack Dylan]

I also dislike this 30 seconds of chit-chat on the dance floor. Just what is its
purpose? Someone told me it was so that the dancers could hear the music 
before starting to dance but, IMO, that just doesn't ring true.. Firstly, they're 
chatting, not listening and, secondly, the 5 seconds to make the embrace 
is surely enough to 'hear' the music.

Of course, I might be missing something and I'd appreciate any enlightenment
on the reason for this tradition in Buenos Aires. I don't think it happens in other 
partner dances.

Jack


----- Original Message ----
> From: Dubravko Kakarigi <dubravko_2005 at yahoo.com>
> 
> For example, I very much dislike the 20-30 second standing around on the floor 
> and talking as the music starts as it is common in many milongas in Buenos 
> Aires. >