[Tango-L] what makes milonguero, milonguero

[musette fan]

I'm hardly an expert, but as a follower, it seems to me to be simply a more rhythmic
style, i.e. much more strictly (or literally) connected to the beat, in step,
emphasis and musical expression.  It can be very simple, "just walking" on the beat,
or more complex by playing a lot with weight and dynamic changes, according to skill
and inclination (akin to milonga I suppose). This is why it feels great with some
orchestras and songs, and, well, not as good with others.  If I'm misunderstanding
or confusing it with another style I hope someone will speak up!

Terri


--- TimmyTango at aol.com wrote:

> 
> 
> 
> My feeling about milonguero style is that a lot of people are not educated in 
> knowing what the difference is between Milonguero vs Salon or close embrace 
> style.
> I feel that a lot of people think they are dancing milongero only because 
> they are dancing close to their partner. This is false in my book.
> 
> To me:
> close embrace is not Milonguero.
> but
> Milonguero is close embrace
> 
> Ask this to most people and I think a lot of people could not answer this 
> well.
> 
> It would be interesting to hear from the L list what you feel the difference 
> is between close embrace (salon) vs. what makes it Milonguero and lets educate 
> those who don't really know.
> 
> It's my feelings that
> 1. A Milonguero is basically just walking his entire dance, very close, and   
>   not separating or opening very much. (yes, they breath a little, but     
> not much)
> 2. A Milonguero steps all of his turn to the beat of the music.
> 3. A Milonguero walks a higher percentage of the dance in the cross           
> walking system vs. Parallel.
> 4. a Milonguero stops or pauses the lady on one foot, he is on two.
> 5.  A Milonguero does not do Gaunchos, or throw the lady up in the air 
>     and land her on his knee. And a lot more embellishments.
> 6. Yes, a milonguero can do Boleos, but the women's foot stays on the 
>     floor, not lifting up in the air.
> 7. a Milonguero dances for his partner, not the audience.
> 
> NOW, would you like to correct any of my differences or add to the list.
> Please, I'd like to hear your thoughts
> 
> Timmy in Cleveland
> 
> 
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