Nov

The Fabulous Women of Tango

Posted by Tina Published in Social Issues

I was inspired to write this because of this post by dear Farfallina, who has helped me tremendously lately.
I went last night to a mini-milonga at a friend’s loft in the gorgeous historical Pioneer Square neighborhood. What fun we had, eating cookies and dancing Tango. This particular friend had mentioned earlier that she wants to […]

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Nov

And oh the cafes….

Posted by Tina Published in Buenos Aires, Culture

I love love love the cafes in Buenos Aires. More than anything in that city. Almost more than the milongas. They are so full of… daily life… the spirit of the city… consistency in an ever changing place… heavenly medialunas de grasa. So naturally I had to post a link to this lovely piece on […]

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Nov

My 2 cents on the Tango-L Tete debate

Posted by Tina Published in Tango

Shut up and let the guy dance. Sheesh.
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Nov

A new look, nothing to say…

Posted by Tina Published in Tango

I got antsy and changed the look of my blog a little bit. I haven’t been too inspired to write anything lately so I thought I’d just post another video. What is it about these two that just gets me? I keep referring to them lately!
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(Javier & Andrea, dancing to Tres Esquinas)

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Nov

80 Days

Posted by Tina Published in Buenos Aires

until I

By the way, I see that yesterday my blog passed the 30,000 mark for blog hits. Cool.

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Nov

Special delivery from Buenos Aires…

Posted by Tina Published in Shoes

Thank you Darcos!
And just for fun, in the name of shoes, I’ll share with you the song that Miss Tango turned me onto last year. We walked through Buenos Aires (on our way to Comme il Faut), quoting from this song.
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Nov

Dear Santa,

Posted by Tina Published in Tango

I know it’s a little early, but can I ask for my Christmas present anyway? I want…….
……..her feet.
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….and her ability to use them while staying ever so connected and in the music.
(Javier Rodriuez and Andrea Misse)

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Nov

Observations at a milonga

Posted by Tina Published in Tango, etiquette at milongas

Just a couple of things that have come to mind lately. Please excuse the cranky undertone - I really am quite happy these days.
1) At a milonga recently, I witnessed a man saying over and over to a beginning follower, “Relax! Relax!” while patting her back almost impatiently. I later learned that […]

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Nov

Random thought

Posted by Tina Published in Lessons, Tango

I’m grateful that it’s taken me almost 5 years to get to where I am. I am grateful that I didn’t rush my learning process. I am grateful that I made mistakes along the way and savored them. I am grateful that I still have stuff to work on and plenty of […]

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