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Twelve Minutes of Love

Tango is more than just a dance. To the tango fanatic, it is a religion, a drug and a way of life. There is something about the arcane rituals, the sense of belonging and the intense emotions of tango that … Continue reading

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Tango & Photography

BTS Von Wong Photography – Tango from Pakdi Decnud on Vimeo. Alexander Richarson & Sandra Naccache www.alexsandradance.com Some of the final shots here

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The Ballroom / Chega de Saudade

The Ballroom Directed by Lais Bodanzky, Language Portuguese A lovely Brazilian film set during a single night in Sao Paulo dancehall, from doors opening to lights out. The music is superb and the camerawork by Walter Carvalho is thrilling. Belltable, … Continue reading

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Catwalks are terrifying

Catwalks are terrifying and that’s not just because starvation crazed models are out of their minds. Permanent catwalks are rare, probably non-existent. What exists instead are a long string of temporary rickety structures thrown up for the life of the … Continue reading

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Limerick does Strictly Come Dancing

This should have been post B in a series that went A.) On Performances, B.) Limerick does Strictly Come Dancing, C.) Press Coverage. OK for someone not entirely enamoured with performance style tango what am I doing getting involved with … Continue reading

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An ode to Sarah

Very much off topic, but I am aware that this blog has a certain amount of american readership and they are going through such a difficult decision at the moment. So I thought I’d let them see what the outside … Continue reading

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