Monthly Archives: July 2015

A Tango Poem

Posted on July 5, 2015 by tango411

They step cautiously Bent and soft They ease but make effort Always pulling forward Quietly with humility. Cautious Uncertain flowing Just a walk in the park Feeling heavy Giving the best

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All the Vulnerable Bits

Posted on July 5, 2015 by tango411

“Connection is why we do what we do” This is true for social workers, tango dancers, and super heroes alike. With that realization I feel as if a I have a bit of a headstart being a tango dancer, since … Continue reading →

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My Perfect Tango Playlist

Posted on July 5, 2015 by tango411

Borges y Paraguay – Bajofondo I chose this song because it’s a tango song and it is modern. Dancers will like it because it’s new not same old traditional. This song makes you feel like a tango dancer because it … Continue reading →

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(Milonga) Choreography and Prisoners of the Tango

Posted on July 5, 2015 by tango411

Dancing to milonga (up-tempo) music is scary; when you hear it sing through the speakers, the floor clears: it’s fast, it’s pattern-reliant (for newbies like me), and it reveals your tango-technique’s inadequacies (more anticipation from followers & more arm-leading from … Continue reading →

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The Embrace

Posted on July 5, 2015 by tango411

Dreaded, beautiful, supportive: The foundation for the art we create. A globe of warmth, a springboard for freedom diving into the unknown of The embrace— To share, trepidation; vulnerable desire. To insist, tolerance; unwanted desires, Unwanted hands seeking to feel … Continue reading →

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Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on July 5, 2015 by tango411

I love the old-book smell that greets me upon entry. I love the way the door and steps sing, announcing an arrival. I love how the floor creaks when first in the ballroom. And I love the ominous vastness of … Continue reading →

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Friendships At Work

Posted on July 5, 2015 by tango411

Themes which stuck out to me most were those of Emotional Contagion, Transparency, and being negative with negative people. In recent months, I have experienced a couple of emotional breakdowns at a workplace. Well-intentioned co-workers invited me to leave early, … Continue reading →

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