[Tango-L] New "nuevo tango" Sacrifices Tradition and Grace

[Joe Grohens]

I wrote:

 > >Terrence forgot to mention that "tango was born in the brothels".
 > >Now that's a tradition we really want to nurture.
Martin Waxmen wrote:
 > Popular and perpetuated legend. No historic proof. And, if it was,  
who cares?

I was trying for sarcasm. Guess that wasn't obvious.

Terrence Clark's article, despite it's fine sentences, is a bunch of  
recycled clichés and unfounded opinions.

About the only thing it has going for it is that it bashes tango nuevo  
dancers. I understand, that thrills a lot of people. Fine. That  
doesn't make it a great article.

And "I am uncomfortable" with his explanation of the importance of  
dressing properly.

"When it is danced by people who know how to dance it, tango is a  
sensuous undertaking of direct erotic power and great feeling.  
Dressing well for it gives it even more of this power because the  
elegance of the dress enhances the fires rising from the soul and the  
heart. The fires, as it were, hide themselves within the clothing.  
They smolder there. They're fanned by suggestion and nuance. They  
begin to appear as the result of the erotic give-and-take between two  
very involved dancers, and when the flames finally break out, they are  
truly incendiary."
Well, let's watch a traditional couple who really knows how to dance  
tango, and who are dressed properly. Keep your fire extinguisher  
handy. You may need a cold shower afterward.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDKwI0I8xms&feature=related