Isabella Szymonowicz & Alicia Pons… part 3
1. Please tell us what you mean when you say “tango is life”.
Alicia: Tango holds different states of mind, at times happy, at times not. Like life we have connections that are more strong with some people and weaker with others. We need to have dialogues, because in our heart a TANGO ALWAYS PLAYS.
2. Can you explain the main difference between milongas in Buenos Aires and North America?
Alicia: In Buenos Aires you BREATHE tango in the milongas, the ENERGY is created by each couple and at times all TOGETHER. It almost looks like the floor moves. Each person dances with their partner creating a row of precious pearls and each dance opens the door to an emotion within ourselves that we express to our partner.
3. What do you think is missing in the milongas in North America?
Alicia: The sentiment. They are too pre-occupied with steps done well and not for what the couple feels.
4. How important do you think it is for students to spend time practising on their own?
Alicia: It is important to practise to feel secure on the dancefloor. But, I always say that “tango is produced in the moment”. At times one practises a lot and then when dancing forgets everything.
5. You are a wonderful milonguera, why do you think so many people love to dance with you?
Alicia: Thank you. I think I put all of my being into each dance, I express how I feel and let go so that I can FLY!
6. What can we do to keep this dance alive?
Alicia: Keep dancing and always learn more.
Practica El Beso 
February 21, 2012 at 9:35 pm
love the photo! You both look so happy and relaxed.
Namaste.
Andrea
February 21, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Yes, it was a wonderful time. It was actually very exciting then because we were both at Milongeando 2011.
February 27, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Good idea to practice first then just dance!