[Tango-L] Labor Day Festival: a complaint

[tangosmith@cox.net]

This same delay in the start of dancing occurs in the danzon.  The
introduction, or about the first 16 measures, are not danced.  When the
introduction is then repeated during the music, the dancers stop again. 
Danzon originated in Cuba from a French contradance by way of Haiti.  If
you believe that the danzon and tango have similar roots (both are based on
the habanera), this delayed start would indicate some commonality.  The
danzon is still danced in Cuba and Mexico, particularly Veracruz and Mexico
City.


    

Original Message:
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From: Jack Dylan jackdylan007 at yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 22:43:13 -0700 (PDT)
To: tango-l at mit.edu
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] Labor Day Festival: a complaint


I also dislike this 30 seconds of chit-chat on the dance floor. Just what
is its
purpose? Someone told me it was so that the dancers could hear the music 
before starting to dance but, IMO, that just doesn't ring true.. Firstly,
they're 
chatting, not listening and, secondly, the 5 seconds to make the embrace 
is surely enough to 'hear' the music.

Of course, I might be missing something and I'd appreciate any enlightenment
on the reason for this tradition in Buenos Aires. I don't think it happens
in other 
partner dances.

Jack


----- Original Message ----
> From: Dubravko Kakarigi <dubravko_2005 at yahoo.com>
> 
> For example, I very much dislike the 20-30 second standing around on the
floor 
> and talking as the music starts as it is common in many milongas in
Buenos 
> Aires. > 



      


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