SLO Tango -- sloTango Digest, Vol 30, Issue 13

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Very well expressed, Beth, and I agree, but have come to realize that Tango 
is different from most recreational social dance where skill level and 
sophistication are not as intrinsically important. An elite group can have a 
tantalizing appeal to many to devote themselves to rising to the top without 
compromising their satisfaction in the heady tango sphere. Here and there, I've found, 
some wonderfully accomplished dancers will be gracious, helpful, and socially 
polite at milongas by dancing with new dancers and strangers, but through 
conversations and observations I've more often seen attitudes reflecting resistance 
to "charity" and a belief that it will diminish their credibility and their 
personal satisfaction, which is paramount.  Although I don't think I do this, 
and I'm sure most others don't think they do, I think it's one of the paradoxes 
of this incredible dance, and I almost believe I have a realistic respect for 
it now. 
However, we could have a larger community, more happy dancers, and I am truly 
convinced we would also have much faster learning possibilities if the 
experienced and the "couples" would gladly spend a small percentage of their dance 
time with less experienced and less familiar partners.  
Is this an impossible dream??
My heart is with you all, and tango in general.  Arlene
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