(Note: As mentioned in last week’s update, most of my earlier posts from the newsletter are vanished in the digital void – but I did find one of them stashed away. I hope you enjoy it; your comments are welcome!) When I started tango in 1997, I once remarked casually to my teacher-of-the-moment that tango […]
Tango Etiquette: When Things Go Bad
Michael Ealem wrote to the list recently about several problems he encountered from dancers at milongas he hosted: >>> There seems to be a tremendous amount of resistance to basic milonga etiquette, specifically: 1. Not dancing against LOD (not just an occasional backstep, but extended sojourns) 2. Not camping out in the outer lane or […]