Tango is not a dance.
Because Tango is not a dance it is not about steps. Because it is not
about steps I do not want to dance with those who focus merely on
steps. Steps are not really important.
Tango is concerned with focus. Because it is concerned with focus I
want to dance with those who strive to focus. Focus is important. I
wish to dance with those who search for me in the intervals between our
steps.
Tango is not a dance. Because Tango is not a dance it is not concerned
with achievement. Because it is not concerned with achievement I do not
want to dance with those who want to achieve. Achievement is not really
important.
Tango is concerned with empathy. Because it is concerned with empathy I
want to dance with those who care to empathise. Empathy is important. I
wish to dance with those who desire to share humanity and harmony with
me.
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Tango is not a dance. Because Tango is not a dance it is not a
performance. Because it is not a performance I do not want to dance
with those who dance as performers. Performance is not really
important.
Tango is concerned with personal commitment. Because it is concerned
with personal commitment I want to dance with those who choose to
commit themselves in a personal way. Personal commitment is important.
I wish to dance with those who yearn to reach into the secrets of my
heart.
I wish to dance with those who will enter the social space that Tango
uniquely creates; who will employ technique solely for the purpose of
connection; who will be considerate towards others around them in the
milonga; who will dare for a moment to reveal a part of their heart to
a stranger; who will bring themselves, their joy and their pain, to the
dance in whatever way they can; who are ready to explore together
echoes of feeling, story and personal cadence during the life of a
Tango; who are willing to take part in an exchange from which they may
emerge surprised, comforted, renewed... to discover love and healing.
"Tango is not a dance. It is a therapy."
Ricardo Vidort
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