[Tango-L] Dancing with old guys

[Victor Bennetts]

Cool, I agree. I didn't say there wasn't a difference. Obviously I am not saying that after three years I am going to be executing steps as smoothly as a milonguero who has been doing it for thirty years plus. My contention is just that experienced and less experienced dancers can both have 'great' dances as long as they are applying themselves to the things that are really important. There are plenty of experienced dancers out there (including milongueros) who dance badly probably for all sorts of different reasons. I am not sure about the talent side of things, because that is really a subjective assessment and I am not even sure if the list I gave is complete or the right list for everyone. It is just my list that works for me.

Victor Bennetts

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To: Victor Bennetts; tango-l at mit.edu
Subject: RE: [Tango-L] Dancing with old guys




> From: Victor_Bennetts at infosys.com
>
> The great thing about tango is that it is a dance of the people. I don't think you need talent. In my opinion you do need to:
> 1. embrace with seriousness and tenderness,
> 2. be inventive and creative in the framework of the music, and
> 3. dance with passion (in other words commit some emotion to it rather than just walking through a routine).
> If you do those things then in my opinion, it doesn't matter if you are an absolute beginner who only knows how to walk or a trained classical dancer that can execute 12 pivots on the spot. Either way you are going to be having a beautiful dance.
>
> Victor Bennetts


Dear Victor,

You are right about the 3 items you list, but although I hate to be the bearer of bad news, I must tell you that there is a huge difference between a talented, experienced dancer and even the most "passionate" beginner. And yes, it does matter..... Nothing wrong with feelings and passion, but you simply cannot dismiss and devalue skill, musicality and experience.

Cheers,

Manuel

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