I just reached an important milestone on my leisurely path toward dual-role dancing

I wrote earlier this year about adopting a whole new attitude toward my following journey. Treating it more as play than as work, and accepting that it will be a years-long endeavour.

But a couple of recent experiences made me realize that I have actually reached an important milestone along the way …

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A timely and joyful return to the Cheltenham International Tango Festival

I’d first danced in Cheltenham in 2023, and immediately added it to my annual roster. Sadly I was out of action for the 2024 one, but signed up for this year the moment bookings went live.

Two days earlier, it had really looked like terrible timing. I’d had to say farewell to a much-loved furry friend of sixteen years (or 85 years, for her), and couldn’t imagine feeling like dancing a couple of days later. But that’s the thing about tango …

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