Monday, June 22, 2009
ALWAYS ON TUESDAY MILONGA
Location
Polish Centre4015 Fraser st. at 24 Ave.Vancouver, BCMap (via Google Maps)
Time
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Admission
$5
Web site
http://claudehazel.allexit.com
LEARN TANGO STEP BY STEP
IMPORTANT POINTS FOR BEGINNERS
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1.
Listen to the music and try to follow the beat and the rhythm. The Tango is generally a slow dance and movements should be smooth and unhurried. Try to finish each step at the end of the beat so that the next step can commence immediately, thereby giving the dance the smooth characteristic required.
2.
Make each step clear and precise. Complete each step and transfer weight before commencing the next step. A normal stride length should be used; avoid steps which are too long or too short. Steps should be made with the balls of the feet touching the floor first. The moving leg should be straighter than with a normal walking action; avoid excessive flexing of the knees.
3.
Do not wear boots or heavy shoes; you need to feel and ‘grip’ the floor. Non-slip trainers are also unsuitable as you need to be able to pivot on the balls of the feet. Leather-soled shoes are best.
4.
Both partners should keep their weights forward over the balls of the feet and, when facing, should make an inverted V shape. Tension should be maintained in the arms and upper body. All the action takes place below the waist and the upper body should be relatively still; do not move the arms independently of the body. Ladies, support your own right arm; do not hang on the man.
5.
Dance close. This is the way the Tango should be danced. Because of the inverted V shape made by the dancers, the first bodily contact will often be at the head. Men should look slightly to the left and ladies slightly to the right. When slightly separated to dance open figures, such as Giros, look at your partner’s face. Do not look at the floor or at the other dancers.
6.
Men, do not hold your partner too tightly; good dancing requires freedom of movement for both partners. And, in the words of the great Juan Carlos Copes, ‘always remember that you are dancing with a lady’.
7.
Do not dance in one place, move counter-clockwise around the floor. Figures may be characterized as progressive (linear) or stationary (rotary). If you dance a stationary figure follow it with a progressive figure. Remember how to change direction so that you are always moving in the correct alignment. Do not meander around the dance floor.
8.
Ladies, do not anticipate moves. Follow and add your own style; there are many embellishments that you can add to the dance which do not require a lead from the man. Men, provide clear leads and signals; always remember, your most important job is to lead the lady.
9.
Both partners should maintain good body posture at all times. The Tango is an upright dance; keep the body straight, the head up, the shoulders and elbows down and the man’s left arm back. Maintain tension throughout the body, do not be too relaxed.
10.
Do not just execute the steps. Dance with energy and style. Try to add some emotion; men, be bold; ladies, be playful, suggestive or seductive. Use some imagination; remember, the Tango is more than just a dance.
Home
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1.
Listen to the music and try to follow the beat and the rhythm. The Tango is generally a slow dance and movements should be smooth and unhurried. Try to finish each step at the end of the beat so that the next step can commence immediately, thereby giving the dance the smooth characteristic required.
2.
Make each step clear and precise. Complete each step and transfer weight before commencing the next step. A normal stride length should be used; avoid steps which are too long or too short. Steps should be made with the balls of the feet touching the floor first. The moving leg should be straighter than with a normal walking action; avoid excessive flexing of the knees.
3.
Do not wear boots or heavy shoes; you need to feel and ‘grip’ the floor. Non-slip trainers are also unsuitable as you need to be able to pivot on the balls of the feet. Leather-soled shoes are best.
4.
Both partners should keep their weights forward over the balls of the feet and, when facing, should make an inverted V shape. Tension should be maintained in the arms and upper body. All the action takes place below the waist and the upper body should be relatively still; do not move the arms independently of the body. Ladies, support your own right arm; do not hang on the man.
5.
Dance close. This is the way the Tango should be danced. Because of the inverted V shape made by the dancers, the first bodily contact will often be at the head. Men should look slightly to the left and ladies slightly to the right. When slightly separated to dance open figures, such as Giros, look at your partner’s face. Do not look at the floor or at the other dancers.
6.
Men, do not hold your partner too tightly; good dancing requires freedom of movement for both partners. And, in the words of the great Juan Carlos Copes, ‘always remember that you are dancing with a lady’.
7.
Do not dance in one place, move counter-clockwise around the floor. Figures may be characterized as progressive (linear) or stationary (rotary). If you dance a stationary figure follow it with a progressive figure. Remember how to change direction so that you are always moving in the correct alignment. Do not meander around the dance floor.
8.
Ladies, do not anticipate moves. Follow and add your own style; there are many embellishments that you can add to the dance which do not require a lead from the man. Men, provide clear leads and signals; always remember, your most important job is to lead the lady.
9.
Both partners should maintain good body posture at all times. The Tango is an upright dance; keep the body straight, the head up, the shoulders and elbows down and the man’s left arm back. Maintain tension throughout the body, do not be too relaxed.
10.
Do not just execute the steps. Dance with energy and style. Try to add some emotion; men, be bold; ladies, be playful, suggestive or seductive. Use some imagination; remember, the Tango is more than just a dance.
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
MONDAY EVENING PRACTICA
MONDAY ONLY PRACTICA IN VANCOUVER
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Come practice, experiment, and develop your dance. This practica promotes a diversity of styles and an exchange of ideas in an informal, accessible and creative environment. A place to move, think and be inspired.
Monday Nights 8 - 10pm$5
2474 Prince Edward St, Vancouver map
> Práctica Tips
> New Reversed Roles Práctica Fridays 5:30 - 7:30
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Come practice, experiment, and develop your dance. This practica promotes a diversity of styles and an exchange of ideas in an informal, accessible and creative environment. A place to move, think and be inspired.
Monday Nights 8 - 10pm$5
2474 Prince Edward St, Vancouver map
> Práctica Tips
> New Reversed Roles Práctica Fridays 5:30 - 7:30
HISTORY OF TANGO IN ARGENTINA
EVOLUTION OF TANGO DANCE
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The antique Argentine Tango was influenced by the Tango Habanera, which bears no resemblance to the Argentine Tango we know today. The Tango Habanera came about from two types of Tango: the Milonga with its influence in the guajira flamenca and the Tango andaluz or Tango flamenco. The Milonga was danced and played by country side people of Argentina. The Tango Habanera was an amalgamation of the Habanera and the Tango Andaluz or Tango Flamenco.
The rhythm of the guitars playing the Tango flamenco or andaluz could not be reproduced in orchestra instruments and with the piano, so the Tango andaluz or flamenco was modified with the habanera rhythm. The Tango Habanera was heard in 1883 but died towards the end of the century. The Tango Habanera has been entirely associated with the first forms of Argentine Tango. The flexing of the knees is associated to a dance called Candombe which was danced by the black people from Africa living in Buenos Aires. The male Candombe dancers danced with their knees flexed, to show their dance skills using walking steps (corridas) and turns.
A character who lived in the very early 1900's known as the "compadrito" created the straightened out forms of the antique Argentine Tango and invented the traditional figures of this dance. His dance style and stance supported his macho view of his world at those times. The "compadrito" ironically imitated the Candombe Dancers along with their flexing of the knees, walking steps, and turns. Old Tango people agree that the true forms of Argentine Tango Dance that we see today originated in 1938 - 1940 with the short-lived Tango singer Carlos Gardel. The Golden Age of Tango took place in in the late 1940's and early 1950's. World recording companies set up offices in Buenos Aires, which resulted in mass recordings of Tango orchestras and singers.
The antique Argentine Tango was never danced with castanets or with a flower.
Today in Buenos Aires or Río de la Plata, there are three forms of Argentine Tango: Salón, Fantasía, and one for scenario (stage). This has been the norm. With the internationalization of Tango, other forces have been shaping the Tango dance. The form known for stage, sometimes is referred as "for export", was aimed at English speaking people. Outside Argentina, people from North America had their first exposure with Stage Tango brought by the show and dance companies from Buenos Aires. At the end of the shows, the people asked for classes on what they had seen on stage. They wanted to learn what they saw on stage. Some of the dancers were available to teach, but knew only show routines. Other times seasoned dancers from Buenos Aires were asked to teach. They found it very difficult to explain that the correct form was to learn Argentine Tango from Buenos Aires rather than what they had seen at the show or on stage.
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The antique Argentine Tango was influenced by the Tango Habanera, which bears no resemblance to the Argentine Tango we know today. The Tango Habanera came about from two types of Tango: the Milonga with its influence in the guajira flamenca and the Tango andaluz or Tango flamenco. The Milonga was danced and played by country side people of Argentina. The Tango Habanera was an amalgamation of the Habanera and the Tango Andaluz or Tango Flamenco.
The rhythm of the guitars playing the Tango flamenco or andaluz could not be reproduced in orchestra instruments and with the piano, so the Tango andaluz or flamenco was modified with the habanera rhythm. The Tango Habanera was heard in 1883 but died towards the end of the century. The Tango Habanera has been entirely associated with the first forms of Argentine Tango. The flexing of the knees is associated to a dance called Candombe which was danced by the black people from Africa living in Buenos Aires. The male Candombe dancers danced with their knees flexed, to show their dance skills using walking steps (corridas) and turns.
A character who lived in the very early 1900's known as the "compadrito" created the straightened out forms of the antique Argentine Tango and invented the traditional figures of this dance. His dance style and stance supported his macho view of his world at those times. The "compadrito" ironically imitated the Candombe Dancers along with their flexing of the knees, walking steps, and turns. Old Tango people agree that the true forms of Argentine Tango Dance that we see today originated in 1938 - 1940 with the short-lived Tango singer Carlos Gardel. The Golden Age of Tango took place in in the late 1940's and early 1950's. World recording companies set up offices in Buenos Aires, which resulted in mass recordings of Tango orchestras and singers.
The antique Argentine Tango was never danced with castanets or with a flower.
Today in Buenos Aires or Río de la Plata, there are three forms of Argentine Tango: Salón, Fantasía, and one for scenario (stage). This has been the norm. With the internationalization of Tango, other forces have been shaping the Tango dance. The form known for stage, sometimes is referred as "for export", was aimed at English speaking people. Outside Argentina, people from North America had their first exposure with Stage Tango brought by the show and dance companies from Buenos Aires. At the end of the shows, the people asked for classes on what they had seen on stage. They wanted to learn what they saw on stage. Some of the dancers were available to teach, but knew only show routines. Other times seasoned dancers from Buenos Aires were asked to teach. They found it very difficult to explain that the correct form was to learn Argentine Tango from Buenos Aires rather than what they had seen at the show or on stage.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
BEST PRACTICA IN VANCOUVER BC
GOOD NEWS FOR TANGO LOVER********************************
Sunday Practica at EL CENTROEvery SUNDAY, 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Academie Duello, 422 Richards Street, 2nd Floor (at W. Hastings St., Downtown). Yerba mate and snacks always served. $8 drop-in, $50 for 10 visits (no expiry, non-transferable), $5 students.
Sunday Practica at EL CENTROEvery SUNDAY, 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Academie Duello, 422 Richards Street, 2nd Floor (at W. Hastings St., Downtown). Yerba mate and snacks always served. $8 drop-in, $50 for 10 visits (no expiry, non-transferable), $5 students.
Monday, June 15, 2009
PRACTICA ON MONDAY
HELLO TANGO LOVERS, PRACTICA ON MONDAY IN VANCOUVER BC
MONDAY PRACTICA IN VANCOUVER
Come practice, experiment, and develop your dance. This practica promotes a diversity of styles and an exchange of ideas in an informal, accessible and creative environment. A place to move, think and be inspired.Monday Nights 8 - 10pm$52474 Prince Edward St, Vancouver map> Práctica Tips> New Reversed Roles Práctica Fridays 5:30 - 7:30> See photos from the Monday Práctica> Origin of the Tango Prácticas
Labels: DEBORAH-SANTIAGO TANGO INSTRUCTORS
MONDAY PRACTICA IN VANCOUVER
Come practice, experiment, and develop your dance. This practica promotes a diversity of styles and an exchange of ideas in an informal, accessible and creative environment. A place to move, think and be inspired.Monday Nights 8 - 10pm$52474 Prince Edward St, Vancouver map> Práctica Tips> New Reversed Roles Práctica Fridays 5:30 - 7:30> See photos from the Monday Práctica> Origin of the Tango Prácticas
Labels: DEBORAH-SANTIAGO TANGO INSTRUCTORS
Monday, June 8, 2009
MONDAY PRACTICA IN VANCOUVER
Come practice, experiment, and develop your dance. This practica promotes a diversity of styles and an exchange of ideas in an informal, accessible and creative environment. A place to move, think and be inspired.
Monday Nights 8 - 10pm$5
2474 Prince Edward St, Vancouver map
> Práctica Tips
> New Reversed Roles Práctica Fridays 5:30 - 7:30> See photos from the Monday Práctica> Origin of the Tango Prácticas
Monday Nights 8 - 10pm$5
2474 Prince Edward St, Vancouver map
> Práctica Tips
> New Reversed Roles Práctica Fridays 5:30 - 7:30> See photos from the Monday Práctica> Origin of the Tango Prácticas
Saturday, June 6, 2009
LIBERTANGO AT MARITIME MUSEUM
Thank you for being part of our tango community!
Hi ikram pasha,this Saturday, June 6th, we'll have our regular milonga at the Maritime Museum - 1905 Ogden Avenue (Kitsilano beach). Dance the argentine tango in a fun, friendly atmosphere and meet the tango aficionados in Vancouver.Class with Gabriel & Monica from 7:30 to 8:30 - fundamentals of tango:Continuing on GIROS, technique for men and women: multiple turns for same direction and changes of directionDance from 8:30 to 12:30DJ - StevenFree parking (ask us for a parking pass if you do not have one)View map on the website - http://www.libertango.ca/vancouver-map.php - for directions.Best,LibertangoYou have received this email since you have subscribed for Libertango.ca mailing list. To remove your email from our mailing list, Click Here
Hi ikram pasha,this Saturday, June 6th, we'll have our regular milonga at the Maritime Museum - 1905 Ogden Avenue (Kitsilano beach). Dance the argentine tango in a fun, friendly atmosphere and meet the tango aficionados in Vancouver.Class with Gabriel & Monica from 7:30 to 8:30 - fundamentals of tango:Continuing on GIROS, technique for men and women: multiple turns for same direction and changes of directionDance from 8:30 to 12:30DJ - StevenFree parking (ask us for a parking pass if you do not have one)View map on the website - http://www.libertango.ca/vancouver-map.php - for directions.Best,LibertangoYou have received this email since you have subscribed for Libertango.ca mailing list. To remove your email from our mailing list, Click Here
Friday, June 5, 2009
LIBERTANGO IN VANCOUVER BC
DEAR TANGO LOVERS!
PLEASE DONT MISS THIS SATURDAY EVENT OF TANGO AT MARITIME MUSEAUM.
GREAT AMBIANCE,PROFESSIONAL ORGANISERS,UNIQUE GATHERING AND ALL THAT PLUS REFRESHMENTS AND COMPANY OF THE CREAM OF GENTRY .
TANGO CLASSES :: Saturday June 6 / 2009Class with Gabriel and Monica: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMFundamentals of Tango:Continuing on GIROS, technique for men and women: multiple turns for same direction and changes of direction$10 class only ($5 students with valid ID) $15 class & milonga ($8 students with valid ID) Private and semi-private classes - 604.839.2015
Learn about Argentine Tango...
IKRAM PASHA
604 346 9721
PLEASE DONT MISS THIS SATURDAY EVENT OF TANGO AT MARITIME MUSEAUM.
GREAT AMBIANCE,PROFESSIONAL ORGANISERS,UNIQUE GATHERING AND ALL THAT PLUS REFRESHMENTS AND COMPANY OF THE CREAM OF GENTRY .
TANGO CLASSES :: Saturday June 6 / 2009Class with Gabriel and Monica: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMFundamentals of Tango:Continuing on GIROS, technique for men and women: multiple turns for same direction and changes of direction$10 class only ($5 students with valid ID) $15 class & milonga ($8 students with valid ID) Private and semi-private classes - 604.839.2015
Learn about Argentine Tango...
IKRAM PASHA
604 346 9721
Thursday, June 4, 2009
TEN PRINCIPLES OF TANGO
Ten commandments of milonguerosJune 2, 2009 by jantango
After ten years of listening to men who are married to the milonga, I have compiled what I believe to be the ten commandments of milongueros.
1. Thou shalt always dress well. A milonguero bathes and shaves before the milonga. A pressed suit, clean shirt and tie are his uniform. Trimmed hair, shined shoes, and scent of cologne complete his attire for the milonga.
2. Thou shalt dance one’s own style. A milonguero is a self-taught dancer with his own style, who can dance elegantly with any woman and make her happy. A milonguero has learned by observing others, but he never copied them.
3. Thou shalt dance well or not at all. If there is no woman with whom he can dance his best, a milonguero is content to listen to the music and observe the dancing.
4. Thou shalt dance for yourself and your partner. A milonguero dances what he feels and transmits that feeling to his partner. He doesn’t dance to perform or for applause.
5. Thou shalt treat women with respect. A milonguero never approaches a woman at her table nor greets women while entering the milonga.
6. Thou shalt invite a woman to dance from the table. A milonguero uses either a tilt of the head or movement of the lips to invite a woman to dance. The invitation is subtle and not obvious to others in the milonga. Once his invitation is refused by a woman, he will not invite her again.
7. Thou shalt not dance with another man’s partner. A milonguero takes time to observe the floor for several tandas so that he knows if a woman he wants to invite has a commitment with another man. This is not always obvious since they are seated separately, but dance only with one another. A milonguero has learned patience.
8. Thou shalt dance in the floor space available. A milonguero dances compactly without interfering with others dancing. If he touches other dancers, he quickly acknowledges it by raising his hand.
9. Thou shalt not dance consecutive tandas. A milonguero dances only when he is inspired by the music. He can wait hours to hear his favorite orchestra or a certain tanda that inspires him to dance. A milonguero prefers quality over quantity.
10. Thou shalt not be seen leaving the milonga with a woman. A milonguero arranges to meet a woman on the street. He always leaves the milonga alone, just as he enters it.
Tags: milongueros
After ten years of listening to men who are married to the milonga, I have compiled what I believe to be the ten commandments of milongueros.
1. Thou shalt always dress well. A milonguero bathes and shaves before the milonga. A pressed suit, clean shirt and tie are his uniform. Trimmed hair, shined shoes, and scent of cologne complete his attire for the milonga.
2. Thou shalt dance one’s own style. A milonguero is a self-taught dancer with his own style, who can dance elegantly with any woman and make her happy. A milonguero has learned by observing others, but he never copied them.
3. Thou shalt dance well or not at all. If there is no woman with whom he can dance his best, a milonguero is content to listen to the music and observe the dancing.
4. Thou shalt dance for yourself and your partner. A milonguero dances what he feels and transmits that feeling to his partner. He doesn’t dance to perform or for applause.
5. Thou shalt treat women with respect. A milonguero never approaches a woman at her table nor greets women while entering the milonga.
6. Thou shalt invite a woman to dance from the table. A milonguero uses either a tilt of the head or movement of the lips to invite a woman to dance. The invitation is subtle and not obvious to others in the milonga. Once his invitation is refused by a woman, he will not invite her again.
7. Thou shalt not dance with another man’s partner. A milonguero takes time to observe the floor for several tandas so that he knows if a woman he wants to invite has a commitment with another man. This is not always obvious since they are seated separately, but dance only with one another. A milonguero has learned patience.
8. Thou shalt dance in the floor space available. A milonguero dances compactly without interfering with others dancing. If he touches other dancers, he quickly acknowledges it by raising his hand.
9. Thou shalt not dance consecutive tandas. A milonguero dances only when he is inspired by the music. He can wait hours to hear his favorite orchestra or a certain tanda that inspires him to dance. A milonguero prefers quality over quantity.
10. Thou shalt not be seen leaving the milonga with a woman. A milonguero arranges to meet a woman on the street. He always leaves the milonga alone, just as he enters it.
Tags: milongueros
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
TANGO LINKS
Linda Lee Thomas: new DVD website
Please also visit Tangissimo: websiteA digitally remastered tango collection: websiteRadio Tango: websiteTango Radio Buenos Aires: websiteReal Tango: websiteTango links worldwide::Buenos Aires Milongas: websiteCosmo Tango: websiteTaxi Dancers: websiteArgentina Tango: websiteBuenos Aires Tango: websiteBuenos Aires Guide: websiteTodo Tango: websitePlanet Tango: websiteAll about Argentina: websiteNational Geographic/tango: websiteCyber Tango: websiteTango Pulse: websiteTango Festivals: websiteG-MAP Tango Festivals: websiteHong Kong Tango Club: websiteHuge list of tango info: websiteInternational sites: website
Tango links Vancouver::Tango in Vancouver: websiteBC Tango: websiteMilonga del Martes: email\Baila Tango: websiteEdam studio: websiteEl Centro: websiteDance addicts: websiteTango links Victoria:: Tango Pacifico (Victoria): websiteTango Vita (Victoria): website
Please also visit Tangissimo: websiteA digitally remastered tango collection: websiteRadio Tango: websiteTango Radio Buenos Aires: websiteReal Tango: websiteTango links worldwide::Buenos Aires Milongas: websiteCosmo Tango: websiteTaxi Dancers: websiteArgentina Tango: websiteBuenos Aires Tango: websiteBuenos Aires Guide: websiteTodo Tango: websitePlanet Tango: websiteAll about Argentina: websiteNational Geographic/tango: websiteCyber Tango: websiteTango Pulse: websiteTango Festivals: websiteG-MAP Tango Festivals: websiteHong Kong Tango Club: websiteHuge list of tango info: websiteInternational sites: website
Tango links Vancouver::Tango in Vancouver: websiteBC Tango: websiteMilonga del Martes: email\Baila Tango: websiteEdam studio: websiteEl Centro: websiteDance addicts: websiteTango links Victoria:: Tango Pacifico (Victoria): websiteTango Vita (Victoria): website
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