Category Archives: Simplicity

Serenity

“Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm” unknown

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Racing

Remember, it’s not a 100 meters dash, and even if it was she’s doing it backwards and in high heels.

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Elizabeth David on Simplicity

But there is one mistake we nearly all make when first attempting French cookery. We all make it too complicated. A galaxy of seasonings, oceans of wine and cream, thick sauces and a mass of garnishes are alien to the … Continue reading

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Simply Complex

To those who complicate tango it can always be made simpler To those who simplify tango it will always reveal complexities.

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The magic of Tango

The magic of tango divides into two parts. Those spells whose design it is to entrance the audience and those spells whose design it is to entrance the dancers. For some bizzare reason people have become convinced that those spells … Continue reading

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…and you can quote me on this

I am utterly amazed at peoples insistence at making tango look like hard work.

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This is hardcore

What exactly do you do for an encore? Pulp – This is hardcore This is exactly what goes through my mind when I see dances by Wonderboy – “every flash move” type dancers. Why exactly are you putting yourself under … Continue reading

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Simplicity

How difficult it is to be simple. Vincent van Gogh

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Artur Schnabel

The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes – ah, that is where the art resides! -Artur Schnabel

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Wood for the trees

In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. -Shunryu Suzuki So many times I meet people who are daunted by the sheer infinity of possibilities in tango. (Hurray! for improvised dance.) Leaders … Continue reading

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