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Monthly Archives: May 2008
Tango is
~~~~~~Two ~~~~~~Absolute ~~straNgers walkinG ~~~~~tOgether
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Not a lot of people know that…
…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.
Posted in Weighty Discussion
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Simplicity
The complexity of tango lies not in the intricacy of its steps but in the depth of the human soul.
Posted in Simplicity, Weighty Discussion
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Of bulls; young and old
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
Posted in Tango y nada mas, Weighty Discussion
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Form, Tempo, Intent 1
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?
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
Posted in This fine social scene, Weighty Discussion
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Monsieur L'Abbat
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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