Modern Tango World N° 9 (Rome, Italy) | страница 7

Maurizio Fabbri: Tangram was born in 2015 after experi-
ences with various street tango events in Rome. Sharing and
freedom are the only advice I can give. Socialization and culture
are always the true purpose of the group — dancing Argentine
tango on the road. Our goal was and remains to have people
live abandoning themselves without any other initiative.
Despite the help of some friends, the economic commitment
on my part has been great. Even with the small donations,
the expenses have been a lot higher than I was able to re-
cover, especially considering that the amplifiers had limited
life. They often had to be replaced. Over the last ten years,
we regularly paid the SIAE royalties.
Question 2: Are there places in Rome that
make tango more fascinating? Does the tan-
go movement contribute to making places in
Rome more livable?
Cesare Magrini: The places of Rome have
always influenced culture and art. Surely, this
has also happened with regard to tango. I
think that the Tangocontemporaneo initiative
has produced an influence that will remain
an important practice and style. Above all, it is
in the feeling and the ways of dancing tango.
I think this has been part of a path of prog-
ress and innovation, making a contribution in
some ways that may have led to a change.
Fatima Scialdone: Rome’s places certainly
make the tango more fascinating. Dancing
in front of the Colosseo, al Campidoglio
or the Terrazza del Palazzo dei Congressi
is a peculiarity that makes everything more
magical. Certainly the music is the indispens-
able element, like humanity that embraces
itself silently and begins to tell a story danc-
ing. Considering the struggle to make it pos-
sible, watching the dancers, is one of the most
beautiful spectacles in the world.
Maurizio Fabbri: Rome is undoubtedly a great open-air
theater that gives endless scenarios in which to develop
its own idea for us to dance Argentine tango. That’s why
the participants in the various events contribute consciously
and responsibly to improve our quality of life from time to
time and make the space around us that is magical and
enveloping.
Question 3 : In a world more and more dependent on
consumerism, how can a tango idea survive without paying
an entry ticket?
Cesare Magrini: A free initiative can only be motivated by
a true, strong and sincere passion. Of course, I have always
supported it with my personal efforts and my time for the
research and implementation of these evenings.
Over the years, the evening at the arcades of Augusto Im-
peratore Square have always been respected and appreci-
ated by milonga operators. Even if for them it was for an
historic evening, it was still a focal point for many people,
Now the times are changing. We need to look for new ho-
rizons — search for new places. For some time, I’ve been
disatisfied with the evenings at the arcades. But ...
Fatima Scialdone: When it comes to historical sites, I think
tango should require an entry ticket, wherever it is organized.
But no doubt that you need contrib, utions. Unfortunately
nothing can done without money. Our association has al-
ways been nonprofit, often with our investment. It has been
necessary for the City Council and other entities to favor us
with free services. But, the work of technicians, installers and
other professionals always have to be paid.
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