“If a picture paints a thousand words...,” thus goes that
song, then these tango moments I captured during the recently concluded weeklong 6th
Manila Tango Festival and Championship (12-18May2014), essay many tango stories in as many shots.
Blissful...passionate...sweet...intense...happy...serene...dreamy...angsty...playful...serious...
There are not enough words to describe the emotions that come with dancing the Argentine
tango. Suffice it to say that once you
have tried it, you fall in love and get hooked.
But look, I am not talking here of romantic or passionate love between
couples who simply love to dance the tango. A couple can dance the Argentine
tango beautifully, passionately without them having to fall in love with each other.
What they have is a palpable connection that allows them to dance with eyes
closed, most often, just listening and following the rhythm and beat of the
music. The couples communicate without talking.....the man leads...the woman
follows, round and round the milonga hall until the music stops!
One thing is for sure, by the time they leave the milonga, there’s a spring in their steps, a smile on their
lips, a certain lightheadedness, even giddiness, perhaps....all looking forward
to the next milonga.
What are you waiting for? Head to the next Milonga. We have
one everyday here in Manila. Visit my FB page itangomanila for information on
Milonga schedules.
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| ...with my regular tango partner Willy (L), and with Maestro Pablo Giorgini (R) |
ILoveTango!
Psalm149:3
"Let them praise His name with dancing, making melody to Him with tambourine and lyre!"
Psalm149:3
"Let them praise His name with dancing, making melody to Him with tambourine and lyre!"
