Monthly Archives: May 2008

Tango is

Posted on May 29, 2008 by LimerickTango

~~~~~~Two ~~~~~~Absolute ~~straNgers walkinG ~~~~~tOgether

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Not a lot of people know that…

Posted on May 26, 2008 by LimerickTango

…Ireland is famed for its tango dancing! Well according to the Serbian producers of Eurovision 2008, who decided to use tango for the introduction postcard for ireland, it is. You can ignore everything after the first 50 seconds.

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Simplicity

Posted on May 21, 2008 by LimerickTango

The complexity of tango lies not in the intricacy of its steps but in the depth of the human soul.

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Of bulls; young and old

Posted on May 15, 2008 by LimerickTango

Inspired by, if somewhat tenuously, There’s Nobody to Dance With by Johanna and Who Do You Like to Dance With? by Tango Pilgrim. An old bull and a young bull were standing on the crest of a hill gazing down … Continue reading →

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Form, Tempo, Intent 1

Posted on May 14, 2008 by LimerickTango

My Maestro di Arma taught with a mantra of “Form, Tempo, Intent”. For their attacks to be effective a fencer should have good form. For that attack to to pose a threat it must have intent and it must be … Continue reading →

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Am I bothered?

Posted on May 12, 2008 by LimerickTango

Saturday night was an annual event which once upon at time was my first full floor, lots of people dancing, tango experience. While I am not particularly worried about the milestones I pass I find them useful points to turn … Continue reading →

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Monsieur L'Abbat

Posted on May 6, 2008 by LimerickTango

Published in Dublin in 1734 the translation of The Art of Fencing or The Use of the Small Sword by Monsieur L’Abbat contains a list of simple advice. Exchange step for thrust, partner for enemy and dance for assault and … Continue reading →

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