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Dancing the Tango with Ronnee Strickland

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 THE ORIGIN OF THE TANGO, by Ronnee Strickland October 5, 2019 Tango is incomplete without a partner. It was initiated in the Rio de la Plata that is in the middle of Argentina and Uruguay. This dance was performed in public houses like bars and brothels along with musical bands who entertained the customers. There are two types of tango dance popularly known today – Argentine Tango  is the unique form of tango. This form can protect the original and traditional form of tango dance which was enjoyed in the 1880s. Spanish Andalusian Tango is a dance by a single woman, which was spread in Central America. The earlier form of tango dance is not recognized because with time even the Argentine tango has changed and reformed. The dance has been made simpler for people to move on rhythm smoothly. Any two partners can now dance on Argentine tango music. The music is all about sadness, and expressions of lost love. Ultimate Tango provides  Argentine tango classes  for adults ...

What kind of paint is best on pottery/clay, by Ronnee Strickland

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  What kind of paint can you use on pottery? RRonnee Strickland, April 21, 2019 What kind of paint can you use on pottery? What color will your paint be and where will you apply it? These are all very important questions to consider before you start  painting pottery . When you first start learning how to paint on pottery, the best thing to do is take a class. Or read a great book on the subject and practice.  But a class will probably save you money.  And if you plan to bake your pice of art after painting, be certain the paint will withstand the heat.  It is usually written on the bottle in which you purchase the paint.  If you purchase it from Amazon, this is usually included in the “details.”  You can often find inexpensive classes at your local community center or even go for an evening at  Pottery U Paint .  What you want to do is bring enough paint with you so you won’t have to come back later to change colors. This way you don’t have ...

Ronnee Strickland, Zumba

 Ronnee Strickland and Zumba  During the Covid pandemic, Ronnee has practiced Zumba daily and says it is what has helped her save her sanity.   Zumba Description Description Zumba is an exercise fitness program created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto "Beto" PĂ©rez during the 1990s. Zumba is a trademark owned by Zumba Fitness, LLC. The Brazilian pop singer Claudia Leitte has become the international ambassador to Zumba Fitness.  Even though it might not seem like it, Zumba is kind of a tough exercise to describe. We know what you’re thinking, “ isn’t it just dancing, because I cannot dance.  I have no rhythm.” First of all, you’re  kind of  right, but not exactly. No matter what you think you know about Zumba, I here to tell you this—Zumba is  so much more  than just a bunch of people gathering together somewhere to dance their hearts out and get their groove on. I did it in a zoom class.  No one could see me in my dirty exer...