[Tango-L] Energia (energy)

[Sergio Vandekier]

Evan Wallace ends his discussion of Axis and energy saying:  "...If 
experienced dancers can't get within 180 degrees of the same answer, what is 
a beginner to do?...

I entirely agree with Evan.  When discussing axis or energy one should  know 
the meaning those terms have in the dance world in general or better yet in 
the tango environment in particular.

Energy is generally used in tango in the sense of "vigor" or intensity of 
action.

As you know tango music has different moments, some are very calm, slow, 
peaceful   called "adagios" and others in contrast  are very rapid, called 
"variaciones" (variations).

>From the point of view of the dancer those moments are said to be done with 
different "energy" or intensity of action.  You dance the adagios in a calm 
way and the variations in a more  rapid fashion.

Axis in tango has more than one meaning ...but that is another story.

Have a pleasant evening.   Sergio

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