tango

This piece hails as one of my all-time favourite dances.

The story depicts a blind and retired Lieutenant Colonel who finds little meaning to life, and is in the process of ending his.  Despite his blindness, he asks a young lady, who is awaiting her date, for a dance. His ways are not of ill-intentions.

There are no fancy effects, dramatic costumes or complicated choreography. Instead the elegance and joy of movement is encapsulated through its simplicity and innocence.

My heartstrings were unknowingly tugged when the Colonel’s face brightens. His partner, initially hesitating and perhaps slightly even embarrassed, accompanies him while softly radiating a gentle smile.

Personally however, at the heart of this piece lies a lady graciously dancing with a blind stranger, the smile she brings to him and the delight to the onlookers through their dance. A strange but contagious movement.

Indeed a kind word or gracious act goes a long way – beautifully enchanting.