why do i dance tango? well, i guess in tango argentino i'm in search of many things, but very central for me is the connection to my dance partner. two aspects how this connection is established i want to distinguish here:
(1) to connect on a physical level: it's about the bodily contact; it's the sensual connection between my partner and me; it's the agreement of an embrace.
(2) to be musically in tune: it's the experience of moving together synchronised by our common "friend", the music.
the 1st aspect of agreement is a very fragile experience where it's quite unpredictable whether it happens or not: yesterday you might have danced with somebody and it did felt like the perfect hold, both people where happy the embrace. and today? just gone!
the 2nd aspect of togetherness happens more reliably: if you know you are dancing very musical with somebody, then it is quite likley this will happen next time again.it is like speaking the same language: a skill once aquired you can draw on again and again.
agreement and togetherness: these two aspects motivate me to keep up dancing of tango!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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