[Tango-L] dark milongas

[Ilene Marder]

I agree re: many milongas in US being too dark. 

You can't do cabeceo and you can't see the details of the dance. 
The tradition of tango carries with it the notion that you learn by watching the dancers at the milonga.  
I don't think that is outdated or "old school" in any way...it helps us all.

How is it in Europe... ???   or is this just an American thing...?

I don't like super bright light, but you should be able to see across the room to make eye contact for a dance...otherwise the only way you can get dances is by asking (which I think makes it more difficult for everyone, as most dancers are particular with whom they dance....).
Again, these kinds of codes were developed for a reason -- a HUMAN reason, that goes beyond time and cultural boundaries.

With a little work, you can have good lighting with a warm glow that goes with the mood. 
Can an organizer who likes it dark, explain why they prefer it that way?
thanks, 
I.

Tango Mail wrote:
....One can hardly make out who is sitting on the other side of the room.

Question:  WHY are the milongas in the US kept so friggin' dark, 
anyway?  Isn't the motion and the dance itself  'romantic' enough?
I don't understand why one needs to have a flashlight with them to the 
milongas.. and this is happening from coast-to-coast in the US.,
even during festivals when one would like to take video and photos, but 
alas, can not.

Ta.




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