한국말 잘못해서 영어로 하겠습니다:
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I have been in Korea for over a year and now it's time for me to return to my country. I just want to say thank you for all the good memories.
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I remember when I first walked into the 연습실 and feeling pleasantly surprised at the sight of so many young people dancing tango with such energy. I was expecting to see many 아줌마s and 아저씨s as is the case in New York and many other cities outside of Buenos Aires. It felt so good to see so many young people showing their excitiemnt in tango.
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And when my tango friends from New York would email me asking me about the tango scene, I would always reply by saying that the dancers here may not dance so well now but I really appreciate their energy and excitement. I would also tell them that the dancers here have a lot of potential and it would only be a short time before they would become wonderful dancers.
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During my time here I got a chance to see many new faces. I was able to see very beginner dancers progress into the dancers that they are today. It was just a warm experience for me.
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I wish everyone here could have a chance to experience so many great things about tango. I wish that everyone could learn tango regularly from famous masters. I wish that everyone could experience tango in Buenos Aires. I wish that everyone could dance in front of live tango music.
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There are so many things I want to share with everyone about tango. I think to truly appreciate this dance, you have to understand and experience as much as you can about tango.
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I want to start by talking about the history of tango:
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Tango was formed in the early 1900's. There was a mass wave of Italian immigrants into Argentina around this time. That's why if you look at all the names of the dancers, the composers, the neighborhoods, then you will notice that they all share a common Italian origin. Composers like DeCaro, Calo, D'Agostino, D'Arienzo, DiSarli, DeAngelis, Fresedo, Pugliese all come from an Italian origin. When the immigrants arrived on the boats they settled along the riverside and docks in the area of Buenos Aires which is called La Boca. These people were poor and belonged to the low class of society. The young men of La Boca danced tango so they can impress the women at the brothels. So tango was originally danced among the men who practiced with each other. Then they would go to the brothels and show off with one of these women. Over time tango became more popular and was danced in secret tango bars and clubs throughout other neighborhoods because it was still seen as a forbidden dance, a dance in the brothels. Girls would have to sneak out at night to secretly enjoy this dance. And then came the tango singer, Carlos Gardel. Carlos Gardel went to Europe and introduce his tango music across Europe. He had instant success. This recognition of tango by Europeans gave the validation to the Argentines that tango was now a real dance. And from that point forward, the high class people in Argentine society accepted this dance and it wasn't forbidden anymore.
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The music has evolved over the years. From the bland rhythms of the early 1900's to the rhythmic beat of Juan D'Arienzo to the playful beats of Francisco Canaro to the vals expressions of Alfredo DiAngelis to the elegant tunes of Carlos DiSarli to the dramatic evolution by Osvaldo Pugliese to the modern avant garde of Astor Piazzolla. One of the main reasons for the quick music beats in the early history of tango was because the milonga spaces were very small and limited to just walking, so as a result the tango bands had no choice but to play their music to that style.
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As the music evolved, so did the dance. Tango started off as a walking dance and later had fancy steps such as ganchos and turns. This way of dance is known as the old-close-embrace-style where each partner leans his/her weight into the other partner. Then about ten years ago, people such as Pablo Veron, Gustavo Naveira, Fabian Salas, took tango to another whole new level with more complicated movements such as secadas and boleos. This became to be known as the New School Style where each partner stands straight on his/her own axis and the embrace is more open. And finally, people such as Mauricio Castro and El Pulpo have taken the New School Style and added elements and movements which make Pablo, Gustavo and Fabian awe in astonishment.
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To truly understand and experience tango you must go to Buenos Aires. It is a tango experience like no other. There you will understand the true meaning of tango--the embrace and connection with your partner and dancing to the music. You will see the custom of making eye contact first and then the man asking the woman to the dance floor. The music and the atmosphere will raise your sensitivity and level of dance. You will understand that tango is not about doing fancy steps, but about dancing with your partner. It's about trying to make the woman look good. You will really feel the music. You will understand what it means to dance from your heart. You will have a new perspective about tango.
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I am sure that there's more I can say about this dance, but it's late now and I have to go to sleep....
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I believe that everything happens for a reason and everyone has his/her own path in life. My path brought me half way around the world to my birthplace in Korea. This past year I learned a lot about my roots, my family, the culture, and the people. As a result, I have grown a lot as an individual and have become a better person with a new perspective. Life is full of adventures--I just finished a memorable one and it's time to start a new adventure....
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I am sad to be leaving now. I made a lot of friends here in tango and I will miss everyone. I will have the wonderful memories and again thank you.
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Daniel 승민 Kim
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P.S. I will teach my "spin" move before I leave as I once promised. So this Saturday from 6:00-7:00 I will teach the principals and concepts behind the spin move. It will be good for tangueras to attend as well as tangueros because it's a very interesting movement. 꼭오세요! Hope to see you!
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Hi, Daniel! Remember me ? Samuel, like your brother's name. Two months ago, I enjoyed talking with you at a Korean style restaurant. I asked you about many questions how to learn tango at Manhattan. Get in touch with you after next March in New York. My e-mail address is seungnamshin@hotmail.com
Daniel showed us "Pivot to the Back"(Refer to the D. Di Falco & C. Zokaski's Lesson Video for Tango Waltz Figures) at Bonita. I have a happy memory to have opportunity to practice that Waltz figure with M. Brufman who was one of Forever Tango Dancers in Seoul 2002 at Bonita.
첫댓글 I like you! s(ㅠ_ㅠ)z
별로 대면은 잘 못했지만, 반가웠습니다. 전에 보니따에서 탱고레슨을 받았지요. 고마웠습니다. 좋은 추억이 되시길 빕니다.
으앙~~~~ 마누엘에 이어서 또 영어당... 사간날때 읽어야지.
가르델까지 읽다가 쉬었음.... 아후....다들 뭔가 가르치고 싶어 하는 군
이번 토요일이 다니엘의 마지막 밀롱가인건가요? 세월도 빠르군요 작년에 1년 정도 있을거라고 더듬거리던 말이 생각나는데
음... 뭔지 모르겠지만 파트너를 이쁘게 보이게 해야 하고, 음악을 느끼고 심장이 원하는 바대로 춤을 추라고(?) 한부분... 햐~ 멋지군요. 난 도대체 음악은 듣기나 하는지 원.. --; 감정 살리고 살리고~~
꼭 이런 글 보면.. 학생이 숙제 잘 썼나 검사하는 선생님같은 마음이 들어서.. ^_^... 역시 다니엘이 휴먼공학자 (카스트로)하고 낙지맨 (풀포) 팬이군요.
참 어제 보니타에 이번 여름에 뉴욕에서 다니엘을 만났다는 보스턴에서 오신 여자분을 만났는데. 8월말까지 서울서 한국어와 태권도 배우고 가신다고 하더군요. 프란체스카라고 아직 한국말을 잘 못하시니, 보시면 춤신청 좀 해주세요.
Hi, Daniel! Remember me ? Samuel, like your brother's name. Two months ago, I enjoyed talking with you at a Korean style restaurant. I asked you about many questions how to learn tango at Manhattan. Get in touch with you after next March in New York. My e-mail address is seungnamshin@hotmail.com
앗 또 다른 프란체스카?....우리가 알던 프란체스카도 이번 연말이나 새해초에 한국에 들를 꺼랍니다..곧 중국으로 출발한다고..아주 기뻐하더군요
음.. 다니엘 글 잘 쓰네요.. @.@ 열정에 불타 단숨에 쓴 것 같습니다..
음 아르헨티나에 가야겠단 생각이 또다시 불끈 -ㅅ-)/
나도 만약 스페인어 동호회에 갔다면 언어를 가르쳐 주고 싶어했을 꺼에요. 조금은 마누랑 다니를 알 수 있을 것 같기도 해여.
우~ 영어는 머리아포. 머라는거지? 모든 대화가 작업성 멘트였던 다니엘, 그 휙~하고 도는 잼난 스핀을 이제 맛볼수 없단말인가! 토욜날 잘들 배워두시길~~
I'll be missing you..
만나자 헤어짐이라구...Daniel과 이제야 조금 알게 되었는데..아쉽다.. 잼난 스핀도 이젠 빠빠이인가~~~만나서 반가웠어요..뉴욕에서두 건강하구... Daniel.... I'll be missing you...
Daniel showed us "Pivot to the Back"(Refer to the D. Di Falco & C. Zokaski's Lesson Video for Tango Waltz Figures) at Bonita. I have a happy memory to have opportunity to practice that Waltz figure with M. Brufman who was one of Forever Tango Dancers in Seoul 2002 at Bonita.
누가 좀 해석좀 해줘용~~~ 암튼 잘가요 다니엘~~~ ^^
그 멋진모습을 항상 훔쳐만 봤었다는...-0-;; 근데..떠나시네요...건강히 부디 안녕히~~