[Tango-L] Social tango definition

[Michael Figart II]

Igor, so does this mean that we can't go to a milonga
(or a practica), and enjoy the social aspects and
still dance "personal tango"?

Sorry, Igor, we're discussing the term "social tango"
as it relates to dance styles. It is used quite
commonly (in the US, anyway) to refer to the styles of
dance that can be danced politely on a crowded dance
floor. Of course all tango can be considered a "social
activity", even if its a tango class, but that's
missing the point of this discussion.

And if "Someone dance show tango, but in fact it is a
Personal one", doesn't that muddy up your own
definitions?

Cheers,

Michael


--- Igor Polk <ipolk at virtuar.com> wrote:

> I think there are 3 types of tango:
> 
> - Show tango, when you dance for someone to watch,
> perform as an artist. It
> requires guts and artistic skills!
> - Personal tango, when you dance for your partner
> and yourself only, when
> you are looking for dance trance ( or whatever else
> you call it ),
> and
> - Social tango, when you come to meet with your old
> friends, make new
> friends, communicate, chat,  learn something new,
> experience touch,
> cooperate in a united activity, help a beginner,
> just live as a social
> being.
> 
> These are the only differences between them.
> Everything else: what you dance
> and how is irrelevant. These 3 are not defined by
> any dance styles.
> 
> Someone dance show tango, but in fact it is a
> Personal one.
> And someone dance Personal, and it appears to be a
> Show!
> 
> Igor
> 
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