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[hbboogie1]

Very true. There is no substitute for actually going and feeling what it's like firsthand.

However, it's not possible for everyone. And the answer to any and every technical question being "go see how it's done in BsAs" is not a useful answer to the question anyhow. Nor, as I said, is it always possible. Also, seeing it done in BsAs won't answer a technical question any more than seeing it done anywhere else where AT is danced well.

So, when a technical question has been asked, a response other than "go see it done where it originated" is appreciated and would actually be useful.

True

 

[Lui]

Also, seeing it done in BsAs won't answer a technical question any more than seeing it done anywhere else where AT is danced well.

Actually it does, as you can see the technique applied in context and you have many sources to compare. But that still won’t help, those who can’t travel.

 

[Ampster]

Well, I guess us poor, destitute, and down-trodden non-travelers are all doomed to tango mediocrity and will never be on par with those who have gone to Bs As... Oh darn! :eyebrow:
:bouncy:

 

[Peaches]

Actually it does, as you can see the technique applied in context and you have many sources to compare. But that still won’t help, those who can’t travel.

I don't see how seeing technique applied in context in BsAs is any better than seeing applied in context in, say, London or NYC or Seattle. Good dancing is good dancing, regardless of where it's taking place. Also, as someone else said, watching what is going on is of little help unless you understand what's going on to create the picture. So much of what is seen is illusion.

 

[Lui]

I would agree if London or NYC or Seattle would be an exact copy of Buenos Aires, which they are not.

You might copy something technically but miss it’s soul. Take all those rules at a milonga for example. Apply them with a traditional german 100% correct attitude and you kill the fun. Apply them with an argentine train of thought and you get an exciting game of tango. You will only get an idea of that argentine mentality once you encounter a bunch off them in action, like in Bs.As.

If you don’t believe me, consider how many german country star do you know, that have never been to Nashville? Or, maybe better, is there any noticeable german western country music at all?

 

[Dave Bailey]

Guys, if you want to discuss BsAs, get your own thread

 

[Ampster]

Guys, if you want to discuss BsAs, get your own thread

Yeah!

If I remember right, we had a thread like that a few years back. If memory serves me right, the originator of that thread implied that if you haven't been to, nor danced tango in BsAs, you're crap... or something of the sort.

We can go do it again. Who's going to start it? I've never been to BsAs so I have no propensity to do so.

 

[Captain Jep]

No not this one again! ...

 

[dchester]

Yeah!

If I remember right, we had a thread like that a few years back. If memory serves me right, the originator of that thread implied that if you haven't been to, nor danced tango in BsAs, you're crap... or something of the sort.

We can go do it again. Who's going to start it? I've never been to BsAs so I have no propensity to do so.

I never used to believe that one had to go to Buenos Aires to be considered a good dancer, but now that I've been there, I've come to realize that it's the only true and proper way to measure someone's worth.

 

[Ampster]

Originally Posted by Dave Bailey
Guys, if you want to discuss BsAs, get your own thread
Yeah!

Originally Posted by Ampster
Yeah!

If I remember right, we had a thread like that a few years back. If memory serves me right, the originator of that thread implied that if you haven't been to, nor danced tango in BsAs, you're crap... or something of the sort.

We can go do it again. Who's going to start it? I've never been to BsAs so I have no propensity to do so.

No not this one again! ...

Sure looks like it. :uplaugh:

 

[Captain Jep]

Resistance is futile ... sigh ....

Yes in that case the only way to be able to dance tango properly is to sit on your bum all night long at a milonga in BsAs and then get a 70 year old man (or woman) to carry you round the floor while he (or she) whispers sweet tangoes in your ear ...

 

[dchester]

I never used to believe that one had to go to Buenos Aires to be considered a good dancer, but now that I've been there, I've come to realize that it's the only true and proper way to measure someone's worth.

Just in case you folks across the pond don't get the joke, my post was a "take off" on what Jon Cryer said when he won an Emmy Award, a week or two ago.

 

[Ampster]

I'm just interested in technique, because for the longest time, this bounce thing was MY problem... BR contaminating my AT.

Anyway, I started a "Dancing in BsAs makes you a better AT dancer" thread... even if I've never been. I cut/paste all of the Pro (and con) BsAs posts. So, please take that discussion there.

I want to talk about technique.

 

[Lilly_of_the_valley]

Yes in that case the only way to be able to dance tango properly is to sit on your bum all night long at a milonga in BsAs and then get a 70 year old man (or woman) to carry you round the floor while he (or she) whispers sweet tangoes in your ear ...

By doing exactly that for one night one might learn much more about tango than by taking a week load of tango lessons and workshops, in Buenos Aires or elsewhere.
Hard to believe, huh.

 

[Captain Jep]

I could argue with this but I believe there's now another thread for that...