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Exploring Musical Flow: Tandas at Dance Eclectic
At Dance Eclectic, music has always been at the heart of how we connect and move. This week, as our lesson introduces Argentine Tango, I’m weaving a subtle thread into the dance’s playlist—drawing inspiration from the tanda structure used in tango.
A tanda is a small group of songs with a shared musical essence, creating a deeper moment of focus and flow. For this dance, I’ll be experimenting with grouping certain songs in a way that enhances connection—not just for tango, but across different styles. You might notice sets of songs that share a common rhythm, mood, or cultural influence, offering a chance to settle into the energy of a dance before transitioning into something new.
This is just a gentle experiment—nothing about Dance Eclectic’s overall variety is changing. It’s simply a way to deepen the experience for those who find it meaningful while keeping the night open and inviting for everyone. If you're curious, I’d love to hear your thoughts on how this feels on the dance floor!
Here is the beginnings of the playlist for the 3/30 Sunday Dance. It's a llittle tango friendly due to the beginners tango due to the Tango lesson that day from Steve and Hannah. Its definitely a work in process and will change based on feedback I get. Let me know if you have any feedback.
Waltz Eclectic
A typical Playlist for Sunday Waltz Brunch with waltz, swing, latin and NC2S
Blues Eclectic
Playlist of all styles of blues, including blues swing, fusion and Alt tango.
World Cafe
A playlist that brings together music from around the world for an evening of dancing
Swing Eclectic
A playlist focused on Swing- both east and west coast and including music from the classic swing of the 40's to current electro swing.
PDE Favorites from Apple Music
Weekly Apple Music playlist created from the music played at our dances over the years
Fusion/ Alternative Tango Playlist
Danceable music crossing many genres and cultures. Great for starting with a dance you know and letting the music inspire you.
Director Park - 2019
Playlist for the 2019 Encore Ball at Director Park, Portland, Ore
Dance Eclectic - Americana playlist
An eclectic playlist of danceable Americana and Roots music.
August 18, 2022 Waltz Brunch
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