Comments on An Ever Fixed Mark: The Last of the Longas....

Thanks for this post, Debbi. As usual you've put y...

2008-10-01T13:35:00.000-04:00

Thanks for this post, Debbi. As usual you've put your finger on a piece of the tango experience that really hits home :)

This was my second Longa. I fared better than last time in terms of time spent dancing, largely because there were more Boston folks in attendance, but I agree with your thoughts on the Darwin effect.

It's definitely a reality check to remember there's a much bigger world out there beyond your own little circle, where all bets are off.

For me, both Longas were distinctly bittersweet- not just because the milonga is ending- but also because of the way it feels to watch an impressive and unfamiliar crowd. Inspired and mesmerized by the beauty of the dance, yet sobered (and more than a little intimidated) by how far I have yet to go... I guess I'd better get working!

This was my second time there. Last time I was the...

2008-10-01T03:10:00.000-04:00

This was my second time there. Last time I was there it was virtually empty. So it was great to see what it was supposed to be like :) I'd like to be positive about the future...

I found your view of the milonga quite interesting and agree that it felt a bit like a micro-festival. That unique feeling of going to a place where you are never able to be totally in the comfort zone. Too many good dancers and the darwin thrill kickin' in. :-)

I guess people now know me a bit in boston so it makes things so much easier to be able to dance than ever before. I still distinctly remember going to a sunday practica and being too frightened to ask anyone to dance with. I learned a lot by watching some people though...

I like the darwinian effect. In a good way. It drives me to think and try stuff in the dance. To better myself. Always trying to get away from the tango-stale feeling. I feel the best thing about it is how it makes for a great humbling experience.

Debbi, I like this entry. I have much to say, but ...

2008-09-30T11:18:00.000-04:00

Debbi, I like this entry. I have much to say, but for now I will agree that the last LongaMilonga was indeed bittersweet. I kept looking around, thinking, this is how it used to be! It is sad to know there will be no more. It is great that it ended on a high note.