[Tango-L] Urban Myth line of dance (in BsAs)

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Wed Jan 13 13:52:32 EST 2010



Ron writes:
Although it serves as a  linguistic convenience, technically there is 
rarely a 'line of dance' in Buenos  Aires milongas, in the sense that couples are 
progressing in a linear manner,  moving forward counterclockwise in 
concentric rings around the floor

Ron  the Urban Myth isn't a myth it’s a fact. Tango has always been danced  
counterclockwise. The speed which it’s danced depends on how crowded the 
floor  happens to be but it's always forward. The number of forward steps you 
take is  determined by the crowd and it’s always counterclockwise. The very 
nature of  tango is moving forward turning when the opportunity presents 
itself and then  continuing forward especially in BsAs milongas. And Ron if 
there is no LOD could  you explain why every Tango is started with every leader 
facing  counterclockwise?  




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