[Tango-L] So what is authentic Argentine tango?

[ECSEDY Áron]

House rules. Well, these could be acceptable (as these are only syllabus 
limitations and not arbitrary style-police), but enforcement may be 
difficult. Especially, when the milonga statistics do not support it (50 
people on a 15 by 25 meter/yard dancefloor with rules for small moves?).

However, in a modern world I do not believe that a milonga organizer 
will consciously limit participation, unless the problem already is 
overcrowding and the prices already went out on the roof...

Aron


Vince Bagušauskas írta:
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> Reading the further postings on Tango 2000... for Dummies and the off list emails I have recieved, raises the suggestion that, the organisers should put up a sandwich board outside the milonga door/a notice in their newsletter/internet postings etc, that says clearly and plainly what style of dancing is permitted as conditions of entry (like entry to car-parks), rather than rely on quiet hope that the music will keep the riff-raff away (it doesn't as I have said in a previous post). Maybe like thus (borrowing from Tango L and elsewhere):
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> A/ Tango Milonga
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> It is a social activity consisting of
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> Meeting and dancing with friends old and new
> Seeking a tango trance
> Lanes that progress around the room; no zig-zagging around the middle
> Smaller 2-3 step sequences and rock steps
> Moderate strides and cautious boleos
> Maybe occasional brushes with other dancers
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> B/ Authentic Argentine tango
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> (i) What is allowed?
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> Salon-style tango including:
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> milonguero/apilado/petitero/caquero/Villa Urquiza
> club tango
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> Golden age tango music from the late 30’s to the 50’s
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> (ii) What is not allowed?
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> Tango orillero
> Tango nuevo, including volcadas, kicks above the knee, multiple guanchos
> Fantasia/salon tango
> cayengue
> tango music post 1950’s
> alternative/neo tango music
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> Thoughts?
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> Cheers!
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> Vince
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