'El Flaco' Dani at Porteno y Bailarin

Strange that I've come across a number of older-generation teachers and dancers since I left Buenos Aires in December! A few of them are still travelling, but it's hard to find the schedules of the less commercialised teachers. It looks as if I'll just have to tangocommute across the Atlantic again.

'El Flaco' Dani was someone I came across in February, and I suddenly realised I'd seen him at Porteno y Bailarin every night I was there. He'd come in looking, for some reason, as if he'd been swimming all afternoon, very healthy and active, and happy to meet up with his mates for another great night out. I only saw him dance once, and that was during a show organised by Carlos Stasi. The star attraction was Miguel Zotto, and there were two singers as well. I filmed Zotto, but just two days ago I discovered I had filmed the whole show, and it was a real pleasure to discover this video of 'El Flaco' with Silvina Valz. He has the reputation for the fastest feet in Buenos Aires when it comes to milonga, and I've enjoyed watching clips of his dance. He also has the most effortlessly straight back. Needless to say, he's visited and taught in Europe but not London as far as I know, and whether he comes again is another matter. After all, I understand he's 72 now...