Thanks. It is so helpful to know the appropriate approach to dancing. I love tango, cha cha and foxtrot. I also would like to be comfortable learning how to dance the argentine tango.
Really enjoyed this episode! Lòved the Milonga etiquette. Particularly like 3 songs per Tandas. And welcoming new faces in a Milonga should be a MUST. Thanks for sharing your time!....Cynthia&Art
I also love the way you guys interact with each other ❤ i’ve been watching you guys on TH-cam thank you for all your groovy lessons! I saw you guys dance at the Argentine Tango Association for the first time it was unforgettable, awesome and unbelievable I saw moves I’ve never seen before Thank you Best Bruce
Finally I saw someone mentioning this 4 songs issue! In most milongas I attended there's a disbalance of leaders/followers, lots of followers have to sit and wait for quite a while. In such cases having 4 songs tandas is a big no-no to me! Not to mention that it's rare to find a partner you're eager to dance four songs in a row with :)
This is really helpful esp the part about relaxing and not having the expectation to dance 4 hrs straight as a follow as it’s unlikely and comes across as desperate. When I go social dancing (ballroom, bachata, swing, etc), my goal/desire has been to dance as much as possible because I love to dance. Now I will set my intention to relax and enjoy the event as a social experience vs just a purely dancing experience.
Two song tandas for the practica are a good idea! Also alternative songs can be quite long so perhaps it is better to make those tandas two songs only.
Great summary. Wellcoming new faces... Some places in Munich are so closed out for new faces. Hence, walking over to a new face and possibly inviting to a dance is what Tango should be about. Shorter Tandas for Milonga compared to Tango for sure. 3 tracks sounds a good number.
Very nice video with helpful tips! I prefer 3 song Tandas for the same reasons you gave. It also makes it easier to dare to invite someone you don't know if you dance well with since it will "only" be 3 songs. If you are struggling a bit together 3 songs is more than enough to get through! I agree with you also, the best dancers get to dance the most. Take classes, take private lessons, try to find a partner you dance well with and ask if they would be willing to take private lessons. After taking classes and workshops for a while, it might be worth your while to take fewer classes and more private lessons. Just my 2 cents!
Hello, greetings from Prague, CZ. Here it is customary to dance 3 tandas during the Milonga and 2 during the practicas. It is customary here to reserve the middle of the pista for the beginners. The more experienced dancers dance in the outer ring. The number of rings depend on the venue; in most cases, the venues are rather small.
For me as a beginner leader, I don't wanna dance with a follower who is way below me in terms of skill, but I don't wanna dance with a follower who's way above me neither. Because in both cases the one who is the better dancer will have to refrain from what comes natural during the dance. That always sucks. So I would say if you are looking to feel good during the dance, the best chance is to dance with someone at your level. At my current level, I would rather dance with a less experienced follower. Dancing with a really good follower is not only intimidating, but I often give her false leads because I'm not so aware of my body, as she is.
Very good tips good to be remembered for every body
Thanks. It is so helpful to know the appropriate approach to dancing. I love tango, cha cha and foxtrot. I also would like to be comfortable learning how to dance the argentine tango.
Really enjoyed this episode! Lòved the Milonga etiquette. Particularly like 3 songs per Tandas. And welcoming new faces in a Milonga should be a MUST.
Thanks for sharing your time!....Cynthia&Art
I also love the way you guys interact with each other ❤ i’ve been watching you guys on TH-cam thank you for all your groovy lessons! I saw you guys dance at the Argentine Tango Association for the first time it was unforgettable, awesome and unbelievable I saw moves I’ve never seen before
Thank you
Best
Bruce
Finally I saw someone mentioning this 4 songs issue! In most milongas I attended there's a disbalance of leaders/followers, lots of followers have to sit and wait for quite a while. In such cases having 4 songs tandas is a big no-no to me! Not to mention that it's rare to find a partner you're eager to dance four songs in a row with :)
This is really helpful esp the part about relaxing and not having the expectation to dance 4 hrs straight as a follow as it’s unlikely and comes across as desperate. When I go social dancing (ballroom, bachata, swing, etc), my goal/desire has been to dance as much as possible because I love to dance. Now I will set my intention to relax and enjoy the event as a social experience vs just a purely dancing experience.
Two song tandas for the practica are a good idea!
Also alternative songs can be quite long so perhaps it is better to make those tandas two songs only.
Manal Swairjo I also love two songs only when Tango nuevo is playing....
Great summary. Wellcoming new faces... Some places in Munich are so closed out for new faces. Hence, walking over to a new face and possibly inviting to a dance is what Tango should be about. Shorter Tandas for Milonga compared to Tango for sure. 3 tracks sounds a good number.
Very nice video with helpful tips! I prefer 3 song Tandas for the same reasons you gave. It also makes it easier to dare to invite someone you don't know if you dance well with since it will "only" be 3 songs. If you are struggling a bit together 3 songs is more than enough to get through! I agree with you also, the best dancers get to dance the most. Take classes, take private lessons, try to find a partner you dance well with and ask if they would be willing to take private lessons. After taking classes and workshops for a while, it might be worth your while to take fewer classes and more private lessons. Just my 2 cents!
Hello, greetings from Prague, CZ. Here it is customary to dance 3 tandas during the Milonga and 2 during the practicas. It is customary here to reserve the middle of the pista for the beginners. The more experienced dancers dance in the outer ring. The number of rings depend on the venue; in most cases, the venues are rather small.
I agree with 3 songs for Tania.
Thank you Morio!
For me as a beginner leader, I don't wanna dance with a follower who is way below me in terms of skill, but I don't wanna dance with a follower who's way above me neither. Because in both cases the one who is the better dancer will have to refrain from what comes natural during the dance. That always sucks. So I would say if you are looking to feel good during the dance, the best chance is to dance with someone at your level. At my current level, I would rather dance with a less experienced follower. Dancing with a really good follower is not only intimidating, but I often give her false leads because I'm not so aware of my body, as she is.
Of course 3 tangos per tandas is the best