[Tango-L] On Buffalo

[Trini y Sean (PATangoS)]

Since there have been some comments about the Buffalo tango
scene, I thought I'd offer my perspective as an outside
observer.  I just got back from teaching there and met
quite a few of the tango community.  I found Buffalo to be
a young and promising community and I met a couple of good
organizers whose hearts are in the right place.  I was
impressed that folks came from Rochester, Toronto, and
other parts of New York to support the Buffalo tango scene.
 Barbra did an excellent job organizing everything.

I didn't meet any Strads, but there are a few young dancers
with dance backgrounds (ballet and some modern).  Influence
from teachers and dancers in nearby Rochester will
undoubtedly make (or have made) a positive impact on the
Buffalo tango scene.  There was a lot of exchange of
teaching ideas and experiences all the way around.

A lot of dancers were open but not showy, but all of the
younger men were comfortable dancing in apilado
close-embrace with me.  Sean danced close with all but one
woman.  There is a young man teaching at the University of
Buffalo who is working at teaching salon close-embrace.  As
with any community, there are areas of weaknesses.  I'm
sure those issues will work itself out as Floyd and Barbra
bring in experienced instructors.

Happy tangos and community-building to all.

Trini de Pittsburgh




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