The Argentines say that Tango is not a dance, but rather a feeling that is expressed through music and poetry and is danced. It is the feeling of Buenos Aires. The milongueros seem to agree that they have a responsibility to the music, their partner and everyone else in the room, in that order.
So, if the music moves the dancers, we can say it is Tango, but if the dancers are focused on doing all the steps they have learned in class, the situation is not clear.
Likewise, if a dancer dances to impress rather than please his or her partner (and others in the room), Tango cannot occur.
Finally, if one dances to ‘stand out; rather than ‘fit in’, the spirit of the milonga is sacrificed.
Our endeavor is to bring people together with respect for the spirit of Tango so that we can experience the miracle of ‘El Tango’ in the milonga.
