"Terri's Tango Tutor" Issue number: 2- January 2020
Published: Sun, 01/12/20
Terri's Tango Tutor Issue: 2 - January 2020
Welcome to Terri's Tango Tutor
Have Fun!
This is just to introduce the ideals behind Tango. Tango is a journey of self expression, self discovery, and the art of dance. The first rule is have fun. Second rule, repeat the first rule.
I will from time to time add videos and quotes for inspiration and confidence building. Please share and comment. Save and use it for your own advancement and to interest friends you may know who would like to be introduced to our event.
If this inspires you to improve your own technique or try it for the first time just come on over for the lesson every Thursday night beginning: 7:15 pm - 8 pm.
Our guest instructor, Karina Romero and Jorge Carmona will continue teaching us the Tango state of mind, attitude, and art of the dance.
The one on one sessions clearly boosts your confidence and sharpens your skills. You re ready to move upward and onward to next level stuff, this is where it is paying off for all of you.
Even your hand movements, eye contact, and expression, all convey the tango attitudes, and your stride toward personal excellence. Bravo. Trust me, it is showing.
Our secret is simplicity over complexity improves your personal technique, command over your steps, dignified self-image, and Tango etiquette.
Or just observe, mingle and hang out. Everyone is welcome. We are the friendliest Milonga.
Tango Etiquette:
**"Tango Etiquette": In the art of Tango seduction, it is more than steps and moves, but mastering courtly conduct also. It projects an air of confidence but tempered by impeccable good manners.
Tango encourages our guys to "coax" the lady onto the dance floor, to "court" her , "beguile" her, "win" her into his masculine embrace. The gentleman is dashing, the lady is hesitantly demure.
First and foremost, it is always the ladies feminine discretion over her level of resistance before she is persuaded. In Tango, the gentleman has to win her over. Guys be gallantly chivalrous but resolute. Ladies be artfully coy but consenting. **
Look, Listen, Learn: Tango Terms -
ABRAZO [AH-BRAH-SO] The embrace, a hug or dance position, dance hold.
ADORNO [ah-dor-no] Adornment, embellishment that is done with the feet and legs.
ARRASTRE [ah-rah-stray] From arrastrar - to drag
HOT STUFF - Fan Not Included:
Enjoy this entertaining Scene from the film "Take the Lead" with Antonio Banderas. In it he gets the attention of incorrigible inner city kids with this individual lead. Tango is versatile, it is passionate, it is ageless, young or old. It is pure class. Share it with every generation:
The purpose of this video is not only for entertainment value and pleasing to the eyes. It is to demonstrate that Tango knows no generational boundaries. It is timeless. It is urban. Share this with everyone. This scene captures the 'essence', the 'passion', the 'attitude', class and style of Tango. Gentlemen, on the Tango floor, to us ladies, in our eyes, you are all Antonio Banderas!
Ok, now you have some knowledgeable conversation to break the ice about this passionate music. Share your thoughts with me.
Join us: Every Thursday Night: 7pm -11:15pm 105 Grove Ave. Maywood, NJ 07670
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