I think some Leading Ladies and I were just discussing this today. This came out on Facebook a couple of minutes ago (Saturday, January 11 in the evening) and I had to share.
From well-known tango dancer and author, Gustavo Benzacry Saba.
My translation below and the original follows.
[column size=”1-2″ last=”1″]Follower at the milonga,
If HE, the leader, smells badly, stop dancing.
If he hurts you, stop dancing.
If he crashes you into someone on the dance floor, stop dancing.
If he talks while dancing, stop dancing.
If he is trying to show off and do his show tango moves on the dance floor, stop dancing.
If he dances for himself and your presence is only an excuse, stop dancing.
You can always stop dancing with a smile and a simple “thank you”. Choose Well. Respect yourself. Help your community. Encourage the leader to study. Love the tango.[/column]
Bailarina de milonga
Si él no huele bien, no bailes.
Si él te hace doler el cuerpo, no bailes.
Si él te hace chocar en la pista, no bailes.
Si él te chamuya mientras bailan, no bailes.
Si él quiere hacer un show mientras bailan en la pista, no bailes.
Si él baila para él mismo y tu presencia es sólo una excusa, no bailes.
El baile siempre se puede detener con una sonrisa y un simple “gracias”.
Elige bien. Respétate. Ayuda a tu comunidad. Impulsa al bailarín a estudiar. Ama el tango.
Smile and have a great week!