[Tango-L] Dancing for an audience (was:Human Consideration)

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>From: Deby Novitz <dnovitz at lavidacondeby.com>

>As much as I like to think otherwise, I am visible in the milongas.
>Here, everyone watches.  In the milongas and outside.  Tonight I had
>dinner with a man who has nothing to do with tango.  We were talking
>about life here in Buenos Aires.  He made the comment to me that
>"Porteños are always looking, always watching."  This is so very true.
>You never know what people are saying or thinking about you, and
>sometimes this is a good thing.  So in the milongas how you act is
>almost like broadcasting on NPR.  I know people watch me.......

I agree with you on this. People do watch and see how one dances, who one 
dances with. etc. The interesting thing is that many people here in the 
states emphasize the "dance for yourself and not for the audience", which of 
course is true. However, it's good to remember that people watch and make 
judgments about other's skill and dance ability. No matter what, it seems 
that you are always dancing for the "audience"............


Cheers,

Manuel

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