The Dance Primer

Here’s a closer look at some more links in the blog roll. I hope this helps you navigate through which sites you will be interested in. I will periodically post “closer looks” until I’ve covered all 100+ of them…
If you are an author on one of these blogs, I’d love for you add a […]

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Here’s a closer look at the first 13 links in the blog roll. I hope this helps you navigate through which sites you will be interested in. I will periodically post “closer looks” until I’ve covered all 100+ of them…
If you are an author on one of these blogs, I’d love for you add […]

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Whoa! It’s been too long since I’ve posted a video. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I think Tango would be most appropriate, don’t you? Here’s a fun, flashy Argentine Tango performance with a sense of humor for your viewing pleasure.

Tango dancers, what’s your opinion? Too much? I’m *not* a tango expert by any means, but […]

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I’ve seen it in so many places. Open embrace vs. close embrace, classic vs. alternative, “Savoy” vs. “Hollywood.” Several years ago, in the swing world, it was pretty bad. There were strict “Savoy” folks, and strict “Hollywood” folks, and they didn’t get along very well.
So what am I talking about and why does it matter […]

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Notes from my first workshop session at TangoFest today: As expected, there are many women in beautiful, sexy blouses - and exactly the right shoes. Luckily, there are other women in slacks and simple shirts… except most of them are ten years my senior. I DO feel out of place. Then again, it’s been years […]

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A personal, passionate, musical dance.

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TangoFest is happening in Portland, Oregon this coming this Thursday through Monday, Oct. 18th-21st. According to their website, this is one of the largest tango events in North America. Sounds exciting!
Pre-registration is closed, but you can register at the door.
For more tango news in the Portland, Oregon area, visit PortlandTango.com.

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