Comments on: Tango Códigos & Milonga Floorcraft

By: Why is this so difficult? - tango hub

Why is this so difficult? - tango hub — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:23:00 +0000

[...] 5. “There is a simple truism that eludes too many of our tango friends: Tango is not a race: there is no finish line. Therefore, there is no reason to overtake.” — Tango-L Essay6. “Avoid passing the couple in front of you. NEVER pass a couple on their right side (your left side) while in the line of dance. (It continues to amaze me that some experienced dancers routinely do this.) ” — Tango Chose Me [...]

By: Carlos

Carlos — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:09:00 +0000

Very interesting text. It’s always important to discuss the rules of social dancing like this, to continue learning the good costumes of respect at dance.

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Bookmarks for July 27th through July 31st | dekay.org — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:02:18 +0000

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By: jantango

jantango — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:57:53 +0000

One’s experience as a dancer doesn’t matter as far as the codes are concerned. Everyone should learn them from the beginning because they are an integral part of dancing. Buenos Aires milongas have codes that aren’t used in the USA, so one has to observe, listen, and learn.

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:16:32 +0000

Good stuff … thank you for your suggestions! Your comments are helpful explaining what actually happens on and around the dance — I’ll try to incorporate as much as I can. Your comments also remind me, that like with learning to dance tango, each of us is limited by the point at which we find ourselves on the tango curve today. For example, we learn one new thing and all of a sudden we understand three more things that didn’t make any sense to us earlier. My next step might be to develop basic códigos for the absolute beginner, as well as more nuanced (is that a word?) códigos for the more advanced dancer. Thanks again!

By: jantango

jantango — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:44:09 +0000

Nice job putting together a list to help keep things under control.
Codigos:
Combine #1 and #2. A man invites a woman to dance while seated at his table using some head movement or facial expression directed towards her across the floor. A man can raise an eyebrow, tilt his head, or smile. Whatever works to communicate the invitation and receive a response. A woman may respond in kind to him or she may look away.
#3. A man crosses the floor making eye contact with the woman and waits for her to meet him on the floor. He doesn’t approach her table.
#4. Those who can keep pace with traffic dance in the outside lane on the dance floor. There are two or three of them moving in concentric circles around the center reserved for stationary dancers.
#5. The social floor does not allow for stopping in one place. Keep moving so you don’t halt traffic.
#6. When the cortina music begins, it signals the end of the tanda. A man then escorts his partner off the floor by putting his hand on her back or waist, walking beside her to the edge of the dance floor near her table.
Floorcraft:
#8. If you bump or accidentally kick another dancer, it is appropriate to promptly apologize for the offense by a nod or hand movement to the other man. The middle of the floor is not a practice area. It is for dancing. Do your practicing at a practica or at home.