[Tango-L] Mens group practice

[Trini y Sean (PATangoS)]

Hi 'Mash,

In my experience, it's mainly men aged under-30 who are
willing to try following.  Haven't met many men over the
age of 40 who are interested in following, and those that
are do not pursue it seriously.  Without a willingness to
follow, I'm afraid an exchange among men is of limited use.
 We've tried encouraging it but I get the impression that
they don't attain much joy in the process - kinda like
having to eat your veggies when you're a kid.  I'm guessing
that the men in the video probably started tango while they
were still young.

With women, it's different.  They may be hesitant at first,
but once they try it they make more of an effort to learn
to lead.

I'd love it if men could be encouraged to learn to how to
follow to encourage such an exchange.  I think men don't
realize that one reason women can become such good leaders
quickly is that they know what a good leader feels like -
musical, sensitive, and just plain fun.

Trini de Pittsburgh


--- 'Mash <mashdot at toshine.net> wrote:

> 
> I recently watched "ABRAZO" the documentary on the Tango
> festival in BA and there was a short clip of an all male
> production. The scene was then cut to Godoy talking about
> how men used to dance with men in terms of showing their
> skills, not nessercerily dancing together (embrace).
> 
> Anyhow the reason I ask is the title I saw on this clip
> was "Tango Emocion" which I assume was footage from
> Godoy's show. I have just purchased 
> "Tango Emocion - Mora Godoy - Tango Company [DVD] (2005)"
> from the US and am hoping this is from the show and on
> the DVD. 
> 
> I mention this as I am actually thinking about trying to
> revive this male group dynamic, this practise together
> here in the UK. As some of you may recall I am involved
> with Housedance and though a separate dance; a group of
> us meet up and "jam" together. Watching each other
> learning and picking up different styles and steps. It
> would be interesting if such a thing as portrayed in that
> clip were to exist again. Men being men, and working
> together on polishing there techniques. 
> 
> Let me know your thoughts or if this already exists
> anywhere in the world?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 'Mash
> London, UK  
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