[Tango-L] Mens group practice

['Mash]

On Tue, Jun 26, 2007 at 07:18:41PM -0400, Jake Spatz (TangoDC.com) wrote:
> Hey Mash,
> 
> I've hosted a few (free) men-only workshops in my flat, and I've also 
> been getting men to dance with each other in my group classes for the 
> past few months. Occasionally I (or other guys) dance a tanda with a man 
> at the milongas, just for the hell of it.
> 
 
Yup, thats what I was talking about. It would be great to see if this informal social practice exists here in London. Leandro runs a monthly techniques class which I always get so much out of. But it is still a workshop and less of just guys getting together and showing off, watching and learning from each other and basically enjoying the dance for dance sake. I have recently discovered that I suck at walking. I had the opportunity to lead Leandro's partner Romina and she immediately pointed out in great detail where I am going wrong. I am thinking to much, trying to do to much and not just walking. 

This is what I would like to think a get together would sort out. A space for new dancers to get away from the thinking and back to the dancing. Then taking that passion, fun, creativity and putting it back into our connection with our partners. 

Personally I am having to rethink my approach to Tango. 
It is a dance not a discipline. 
 
 
-- 
'Mash
 London,UK
 
"May we be cautious in our strive for perfection 
lest we lose the ability to dance."