[Tango-L] Transition & Respecting Cultures

[Trini y Sean (PATangoS)]

First, I’d like to thank Gregory for giving a more in-depth
explanation.  As someone who was never trained in music
theory, I appreciate his "dummying" things down for someone
like me. Have a hunch most dancers are like that, too,
based on my experience.

Thanks to AJ, too, for giving us dancers an opportunity to
comment on what we like and dislike regarding tango shows. 
I can tell you that I prefer tango shows to be mostly
traditional music and dance, but I enjoy a modern piece
when the dancers do it right.  Tango Mujer comes to mind. 
I dislike shows that are more like cabaret.  And I think
the ending number of Forever Tango falls into that.

AJ, you’re right about classical music being SEEN as
snobby.  Yes, it can be wonderful music.  I don’t listen to
it myself, except for a few pieces.  Partly because I
viewed it as boring and snobby growing up.  And you’re
right about there being snobbishness among dancers about
tango, or least a presentation of snobbishness. 
(Interestingly, there are more operas being done for kids
now to combat that perceived snobbishness of opera.)

I know couples who tango but whose kids are don’t want to
do tango because it’s "their parent’s thing" (how uncool!).
 Yea, tango might have an image problem with some of the
younger generation.  There are younger people enjoying it
too, but I wouldn’t expect them all to want to be just like
their parents or grandparents.  So why develop something to
appeal to them.

Trini de Pittsburgh



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