Hola Claudio,

I want to thank you for sending the message about floorcraft and etiquette to the community.

Peter and I are rookie dancers and recently had the good fortune of visiting Buenos Aires where the codes of tango in the milongas are followed (well at least by most -- no passing, cabaceo, floor cleared when the tanda is finished). Even though we're new to the tango scene we noticed the amount of passing and lack of cabaceo that happens here. We're aware that Vancouver is thousands of miles from BsAs, but the etiquette is extremely useful and a large part of tango.

We have experienced the magical feeling of everyone on the floor dancing with each other - it's one of those sublime moments that's quite zen-like. We love the fact that tango is not a race around the floor (unlike ballroom dancing) -- you use the time to enjoy the moment with each other and to fill up the music. However, when there are lots of dancers zigzagging in and out of lanes, it makes it very difficult for both the man and woman to truly enjoy the dance and the time together.

Good luck with your efforts! It'll make it more enjoyable for one and all to dance in our milongas.

Cathy