Tag: opinion


  • But they dance…

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    But they dance…

    I was in a milonga the other night, which wasn’t very full. The mood was flat. Adnd then came the first song of a Tanda—Cascabelito by Pugliese, with Maciel on vocals. Under different circumstances, my head would be spinning like a cartoon scanning the room to find a partner. This time, though, I wasn’t quite…

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  • Caveman mode ON!

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    Caveman mode ON!

    “I feel that if I will ever dance with her, I need to be at my best.” A friend of mine told me in a milonga some time ago. I’ve heard that thought before. Actually, I used to think that way too. In my first couple of years, whenever I was dancing with a better…

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  • Nobody’s crazy… and alone

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    Nobody’s crazy… and alone

    TLDR: Today, I’m launching a new initiative: anonymous community surveys. The first one is about how we experience rejection in Tango. If you’ve ever felt confused, hurt, or unsure about being refused a dance, this is your chance to share your perspective.

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  • Retention rates and “bad” milongas

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    Retention rates and “bad” milongas

    In the previous post, I wrote about a friend comparing the vibe from two different milongas. I pointed out the behaviours of organisers that can create a “colder” vibe. Usually, such milongas attract and cater more to advanced dancers, and that is why the organisers have a judgemental mentality that discourages or puts off the…

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  • Why is your milonga so… “cold”?

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    Why is your milonga so… “cold”?

    “When I am in milonga A I feel like home but in milonga B I feel I need to be careful with each and every step I take… I feel like I am constantly under judgment.” A friend of mine told me that comparing the vibe he gets between two different milongas in the city.…

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