The GIFT and Publishing THIS WRITING

Helen and Mary want to give me a gift, but the gift arrived when they arrived. I GOT IT. What a pleasure to watch them- faces of joy  that come naturally when someone understands the music, the dance, and the life here in this amazing city. They GOT IT.
During our lesson with Carlos Copello yesterday at La Viruta, he asked what is the tango. There were many responses: feeling music, connection, movement etc. All the standard responses. Mike leaned over and whispered in my ear, "The heart of the dance is the Argentine people." He GOT IT!
This has been a truly perfect time here for us. If I can figure out how to put this blog into a little book, it will be a gift for my partner in life and my partner in the dance. TANGO.....Y NADA MAS!

Twice Through- Carlos Copello's Interview

FROM the interview  "CARLOS COPELLO Tengo una pregunta para vos"  Watch this over and over on YouTube.
This one is too good to miss- an hour  + of some amusing tango history. One day I will track down all the great dancers or friends he mentions and find clips of their movements. Forgive incorrect spellings.
PERA(PERITO), EL TURCO JOSE, EL NEGRO MANSILLA, POTROLEO,
ORLANDO(COCO) DIAZ, ALBERTO MORAN, OSCAR LARROCA,
PORTALEA(EL NEGRO), MIGUEL BALMACEDA, ANTONIO TODARO,
PEPITO AVALLENEDA (PEPE), RAUL BRAVO,
 FINO(FINITO),FRANCISQUITO,MILONGUITA, LAMPAZO, MARIANO MORES
.....and the women   MILENA PLEBS, TITA MERELLO, CARMENCITA CALDERON.
              Next a few of his quotes:
"My life is a milonga"
"Before it was about quality, now it's about quantity."
"If you wanted to learn, you had to watch." "Just watch."
"It's about feeling peaceful and satisfied."
"Real tango is for a few chosen ones."
"It's like you lose track of something."
"Embrace your tango."
"Each of us has a style."
"Tango changed my life."
"Tango gives you pleasure. It just delivers you to the dance floor."
"Everyone should dance his own style."
          Mike and I will dance with him again on Saturday- ahhhh!