[Tango-L] NA-E: Expanding social dancing to exhibition level?

[Ilene Marder]

I've just seen the beautiful dancing for the salon category of the 
Campeonato del Mundial and can't help but think about the list 
discussion some days back about exhibition salon dancing....  -- a 
couple of people complained about Judy y Jon's class which offered 
coaching for exhibition salon dancing. 
Helloooo... altho some of the participants on stage danced just as they 
do at the milongas...the couple who won - and I must say I thought they 
were fantastic -   clearly fit into the 'exhibition' salon dance 
category- showing how beautifully it can be done under the optimal 
conditions (not a crowded floor, space to move, no one crashing into 
you, great music, lots of time beforehand to practice together).
So I say 'here here' to Judy y Jon...I'd rather more classes like theirs 
than for exhibition stage dancing (we've already had enough of that...).
a word of disclosure here... I have gone to milongas with Judy y Jon in 
BsAS and have seen not only their exhibitions but also how the older 
milonguero community reacts to them (especially in the barrios outside 
of centro..)....The milonga organizers book them regularly for 
exhibitions because their tango is  highly thought of.  They dance often 
with many of the most experienced and respected dancers.  My community, 
especially the leaders, love them and are always asking to have them 
back here for workshops because they actually help people to dance with 
connection, musicality and respect for the tradition.  And I think 
that's a good thing.
all best,
Ilene
Woostock Tango





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