[Tango-L] Surplus Tanguera - Not

[Keith]

Hi Skip,

I think most peiople who have danced outside the milongas of BsAs will recognise 
the problems you're describing. The question is, why do these problems NOT occur 
in the milongas of BsAs and, IMHO, the answer is obvious. The codes of the
milonga prevent it. 

The use of the cabaceo should be encouraged even if everybody knows everybody 
else. Clearing the floor during the cortina should be encouraged. Not dancing 
consecutive tandas with the same partner should be encouraged. 

If these 3 simple codes are adopted, most of your problems will be solved. Oh, I'll 
add one of my own - teaching on the floor should be banned upon pain of death :-).

One final point. Most of these problems are created by men. Please don't look 
to the ladies to solve them. Mostly it's the men who need to be educated although
the ladies will need equal education on the use of the cabaceo.

Keith, HK


 On Wed Apr 16 15:41 , "Skip Augustine"  sent:

 I do have a question. My observations are
>those of a male leader, and are unavoidably biased by that fact. What's
>puzzling me is why do the women put up with this behavior? Do they like the
>attention, and don't find it rude, or are they too polite, or timid, to
>speak up if they don't like it? Or what?
>