It’ s long been a concern of mine. The drinking culture in Australia. Or the lack of it perhaps. Maybe better described as the total obsession with “getting para” (drinking until you can’t stand up). It’s so sad to think that many young people know little other form of recreation than glorified inebriation and all the maladies that come with it. The drinking age seems to be constantly on the decrease, and it will cause serious social, economic, and medical problems for future generations.
I know I’m preaching to the converted. You dance. And that could be a wonderful culture that gradually supersedes the formerly described. So I want to ask you a favour. If you know a young person, and you have their trust, bring them along to a tango class. It might take some convincing on your part. But wouldn’t it be great if you could walk through downtown Melbourne, and see something like this (see clip), rather than girls sitting in the gutter and drinking? Or you opened the paper and heard about this (see clip) cultural revolution taking hold of young Melbourne, rather than another knifing incident?
I love everything about this clip. The young couple, the colours, the background noise. This is La Boca! I take inspiration.
How glorious – My new love for Tango is now cemented.. Thank you for this. Pure poetry. Tango you have my heart! Ciao – Cici x
Beautiful clip Ania!! Thanks for sharing it
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I totally agree with the comment about the youth. I often think it would have been a magical time when my Dad went out social dancing as a youngster. I love the website and have recommended it to a few friends. Keep up the good work.
Thank you SO much! Just trying to post another one right now, bar a technical glitch! All the best, ania.