Book review: Enjoy Getting the Dances You Want by Oliver Kent
Although slightly daunted at the prospect of reading 231 pages of tango tips, Oliver Kent’s book made me laugh and nod from its very first pages. It is crammed full … Continue reading
The next tango in Braidwood
I began teaching Argentine Tango to a few Braidwood people about 10 years ago. I had around 6 to 8 students, and of course, more women than men. It lasted … Continue reading
Dancing in London – Fridays
Last post from the London scene, as I wait for my flight back to antipodean winter. Let me tell you about Carablanca. This entrance is around the back, but Red … Continue reading
Dancing in London – Wednesdays
No photo as yet because my friend Karl has it on his phone. I first met Karl at the Dome 5 years ago. I remember we did the cabeceo in … Continue reading
Dancing in London -Tuesdays
Tuesday was a hot day in London. I had arranged to meet Anthony at a venue neither of us had been to before. Tango at the Jewel Bar. We haven’t … Continue reading
Dancing in London – Mondays
It’s World Cup fever and many milongas are cancelled. Which is a good thing because I think I’m jet lagged. See you tomorrow.
Dancing in London – Sundays
Today I experienced two very different sorts of venues; the first a new one for me, the other one for which I have dear memories. I went for a reconnoître, … Continue reading
Do you remember when you were a beginner?
I am angry. I am writing because as a tango teacher I heard that one of my students was abused at one of our social evenings. Another teacher recounted to … Continue reading
Thoughts on Embellishments or adornos
This will be short. When I was younger in my dancing, novice and beginner like, I thought embellishments were grand. I didn’t really know what they were, but I wanted … Continue reading
The follower’s leg.
What is the one thing that followers don’t pay any attention to? Their leg. It is the one thing that is as plain as the nose on one’s face, and … Continue reading
