Comments on: Tango is Zen

By: Johanna

Johanna — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:08:52 +0000

How I love the “hover”. Beautifully written. So close to my own experience.

By: Camille Cusumano

Camille Cusumano — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:30:46 +0000

Thanks, Chris – yes it is. Nothing like it.

By: Tango Chris

Tango Chris — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:15:45 +0000

Tango is the most awesome dance ever.

By: Camille Cusumano

Camille Cusumano — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:06:17 +0000

Hi Kathryn – definitely NOT a religion – spiritual yes, a way of life, a way of seeing the world, a prism through which to see and embrace all the possible colors of being in the world.

By: Kathryn New Gallo

Kathryn New Gallo — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:29:04 +0000

I never knew dance as a sort of relegion. Perhaps the tango.
Spiritual yes, perfect maybe. Very inspiring speech. I thank you for a reminder of beginner’s mind. Though unexperienced in the tango, it certainly is tempting to adventure. Portland has a great number of distinct and interesting amusements indeed. But for a Cherakee form is always new and different. Thank you. Peace & Love

By: Camille Cusumano

Camille Cusumano — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:47:10 +0000

John, thanks for your beautiful, thoughtful comments. You remind me that I think of tango (like many martial arts) as a means to inter- and intra-personal peace. I hope we meet and dance in Portland—or somewhere. Namaste

By: John Chang

John Chang — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:49:27 +0000

It’s said that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.. well, my first humbling experiences with tango put the fear of God in me, and maybe I’m all the wiser for it..!

Like you, I saw the connections with Zen early on – probably due in no small part to two influences: my own training / background in aikido and my early mentor / main teacher, Roberto Riobo, who was a student of esoteric arts and philosophies.

Since then, it’s been quite a journey on my path to “enlightenment.” I’ve met incredible people and shared some amazing experiences thru tango.

God willing, I’ll be back in Portland for this year’s Tangofest and maybe early enough to catch your reading?

I look forward to walking among the fall colors of the Northwest up there, stopping only for some good coffee and, of course, my next dance.