The educated Tanguero

Typically whenever I have lessons with other teachers, I ask for the naming convention of steps. I can´t help – I am a German scientist and I believe that it is very important to talk the same precise and descriptive language. The language of Tango, of course, is leading and following, good balance and projection and caring for our precious partners. Without this language, there is no real tango. Tango is all about communication and finding a nonverbal way of communication and connection. This is what we love and this is, what we constantly strive for. Typically half of my private lessons and half of my own training, I use to perfect my abilities and to overcome my depression when I only make slow progress.

During practicing and teaching, it is important to talk about Tango and now, the problems arise. There seems to be not very much common language in tango talk. Especially asking Argentinean teachers about naming conventions is frustrating, because they typically either do not know or refer to the traditional Argentinean teaching method of just copying teacher´s examples.

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Hi all,

just to remind everybody, the Cairns Tango Festival with Hosanna Heinrich and Anibal Montenegro is starting next week. Workshops for beginners and advanceds, 4 Milongas with 3 different DJs and Tango shows by our teachers and club members. So if you are in FNQ, join this great opportunity.