Oh dear, yet another tango blog! Well that is true and I can't deny it but I hope I can add a little value back into the tango community. It has given a lot in the last five years I thought it was time I put some of my knowledge gained to good use.
Well where to begin?
The beginning is the usual place. Well I live in Hampshire in the UK and as stated I started my tango excursion in November 2004. My first experience of Argentine Tango (AT) was at a modern jive weekender. For those that do not know modern jive is a partner social dance derived from Lindy and is popular in the UK since the early 90's. As to exactly what it looks like or what steps constitute it is a matter of debate. The reason being it is a bit of a magpie of other dances Salsa, Lindy, Blues, WCS and even AT. It is targeted at people new to partner dancing with an emphasis on social mixing. I started modern jive in 1999 and still dance at weekenders. Weekenders being very large (1000+) all weekend teaching and freestyle events mostly held at holiday camps.
What are my aims?
I want to share some of my learning. Through sharing knowledge we help to understand other people's viewpoints and perspectives. This helps are own growth and promotes respect of others. I have had the opportunity to meet and see many teachers over the years all of whom have slowly moved me forward. I am not saying I have not been equally confounded at several stages to. The journey continues.
What will I write about?
Well what I will post about will probably fit in the following self explanatory groups:
Festival
Introspection
Music
Teacher
Tips
Workshop
I would just like to say, welcome to my blog and hope you join me in the future to.
TJ
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