Originally Posted by
Gaucho100K
Hello NyTango-- (my guess is that you are probably a Purist when it comes to Tango). I don’t mean this in a negative way, what Im trying to say is that you are passionate about tango in its original and classic form.
IMHO, its rather harsh and unfair to brand a show like the one at the Faena Hotel as not being Tango or not being authentic. It is modern interpretation of Tango, it’s a dance that has many modern additions, is more physical and acrobatic, but most professional Tango dancers would take offense at the comment that they do not dance the real Tango. Just like any art form, I think there is room and also a market for the style of Tango (modern Tango) which is what is offered at a show like Rojo Tango.
Cheers,
Alex
Alex,, I don't disagree with most of your post and agree with almost all you post about BsAs ( except for driving without lights or dim lights) but that is an aside.
I confess to being a purist when it comes to tango. What most if not all the shows put on is an exageration of tango. Modern, Physical and acrobatic have nothing to do with real tango. In fact some electronic music is now called tango. Tango is the embrace, music and feeling. Most of the dancers in the shows are trained ballet and modern dancers who dance their version of tango steps.
This really is an ongoing debate and arguement in the tango community. Too much for this thread and not really important for tourists. Most of this is because the gov't of BsAs has learned that tango brings millions of dollars to the city. they now have ongoing seminars and workshops not for the dancers but promoters and business men telling them how to profit and promote show tango and even hold "championships" which were unheard of before.
All I am saying is that to really experience tango you have to go to local milongas and watch the tango how it has been danced for many years.
Go to the shows if you want but they will be expensive dinner shows with second or worse rate food.