[Tango-L] tango dancers and tango music

Igor Polk ipolk at virtuar.com
Wed Feb 28 14:56:02 EST 2007


Trini:
"There is always resistance to change when people are asked to expand their
comfort zone."

Igor.
I hope you did not apply it to me. I am in the comfort zone. More than that.
I am in comfort zone in Neo Tango as well.
Who is afraid to came out of comfort zone?
People like AJ. Researching, researching, listening, listening, and still
having no idea what music is Canyengue.
Carol, who never was able to master tango dance, so she is looking for a
sign of a Neo dancer in a person approaching her. I guess it is cargo pants.

They are in comfort zone of their own achievements.
We are dragging them out to a new ( for them ) rich proved exciting world,
but they planted their feet.
Should I leave them there?
Less troubles for me.

Trini:
"At milongas, for example, more and more people expect a little alternative
music to be played."

Igor.
I find it exactly opposite. New tango dancers form their own dance floor
which is to the good of everyone. On Traditional Milongas they play less and
less of alternative staff if any. Pompous and tasteless music of 1960-1970
hardly played anywhere anymore. Many ( you do not believe me? Then it is up
to you to face the consequences ) groups of musicians perform in classical
style. And they are getting better and better with it !

Trini:
I recall, a few years ago ... Gustavo [ Naviera ] stopped calling their
style "Nuevo" and simply called it "tango".

Igor.
Yes, I have heard that too. Explanation? He started to dance traditionally:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0Sjfo57BB8&NR

Trini, you live in our own world. Open your eyes!








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