What else would a tango dancer want to do on their birthday but dance with friends?
One of my most influential teachers is Alex Krebs. When a special event (usually with live music) was coming up he'd say, "If you have any friends left who don't dance tango, this is the event to invite them to."
One of my most influential teachers is Alex Krebs. When a special event (usually with live music) was coming up he'd say, "If you have any friends left who don't dance tango, this is the event to invite them to."
Do I have any friends left who don't dance tango? A few. You know who you are!
I am very blessed with many friends who put up with my tango obsession long enough to try it themselves. Some discover they quite like it! Some dance regularly and some haven't danced since my last birthday. The best part about January 25th is that I get to dance with lots of friends, and those who are new to tango have lots of company! At Milonga Brava, there are always a two or three people who have never tried tango before, but Birthday Milonga Brava has dozens of tango newbies! How exciting!
I am very blessed with many friends who put up with my tango obsession long enough to try it themselves. Some discover they quite like it! Some dance regularly and some haven't danced since my last birthday. The best part about January 25th is that I get to dance with lots of friends, and those who are new to tango have lots of company! At Milonga Brava, there are always a two or three people who have never tried tango before, but Birthday Milonga Brava has dozens of tango newbies! How exciting!
One of Beth's many tango faces Around this time last year, my good friend Beth hadn't really given tango a go. She tried it at my birthday milonga and these days she's well known among many dancers as having the very best facial expressions. She's also leading and following with the best of 'em!
Some other first-timers at my birthday milonga last year have become dancing fiends! Others have gone once or twice. Some have not touched it since. Regardless, I am glad for every person who tried tango. It is the best birthday gift that one could give.
Some other first-timers at my birthday milonga last year have become dancing fiends! Others have gone once or twice. Some have not touched it since. Regardless, I am glad for every person who tried tango. It is the best birthday gift that one could give.
If you're in the St. John's area, you are invited to my birthday milonga! Here's what you should expect:
- Lots of people! Beginners and the local milongeras/milongeros alike.
- No judgement! If anyone laughs at anyone else I will throw them out. It's my birthday, and no human shall be mocked.
- A foundations lesson from 7pm-8pm. Great for any level of experience (including none at all).
- A birthday dance! This is a song where as many people as possible try to dance with the birthday person before the end of the song. Depending on the number of people in attendance, this often means each person only gets about 10 seconds to dance before passing the special person off. Here's an example:
- A chacarera - An Argentine folk dance. If you know it, dance it! If you don't know it, don't worry!
- Fun times! At my birthday milonga I'm hoping to have a boleo pianata! It will sort of resemble this, but minus the costumes and plus a pinata. :)
What else should I have at my birthday milonga? What would you want at yours? Send suggestions soon! It's in a week!
