Tails for American smooth?

I will be perfectly honest, but our tango is completely based off our our int. rumba. We literally went to Larinda and said this is our Rumba can you "tango-fy" it? So watching our movements it does look a lot more latin-y than most and I've seen a few couples try some of the moves we have (they just happen to have similar moves in their routines) and they weren't previously latin dancers and it looks awkward sometimes. So I agree completely, the tails nowadays wouldn't fit in, but I'm sure a suave guy could make it work. But I would think they have to have really good dancing because the tails will draw lots of attention to you and if the dancing isn't there, then thats no bueno.


Also, I might mention that the tails do need to be made for dancing. In another thread I posted a video, to show a picture line I needed help with, and in it there is someone who is wearing tails, but to me I don't think those tails were even made for dancing. They sort of look like the ones worn by musicians, and it makes me think the guy repurposed them but didn't realize that when he lifts his arms up, the shoulders are going to pop way up to his ears...

You just spoke my mind.

So I went back and dug through this thread again for some, ahem, personal choice-making help, and I thought I'd just leave this here for everyone to see ... Tails look pretty great to me, whatever the choreography.

omgomgomg thank you -- where DID you find this?

I don't think of 2000 as being that long ago, but the changes in filming and video technology really emphasize that it's over a decade ago...

(Also some of the fashion, ballroom and otherwise, heh)

Whatever my opinion of tails in Smooth, it's a better choice than some others in the background of that video... O.O

Let us all give credit to sync for finding this.

Cheers. Sync nentioned he posted it on FB, so I went, saw it, and my eyes bulged out of my head at the awesomeness. Apologies for the original lack of attribution.

I also want David Hamilton's outfit. No joke. It's awesome.

I am now rethinking the idea of tails for American Smooth! lol What a classy look!

best part of that vid is 4:18..... toni redpath in a bikini


oops sorry kiddding

I really really dislike Ben Ermis' outfit. He looks like he's at a wedding reception.

Yup, I've got mad respect for him as a dancer, but I'm glad that that's not something that's representative of the current style.

Kidding about what?

WOW!!!
That bring back fun memories,I think the Tails look great..

Especially the shoes - otherwise you might be uncomfortable

I thought you were joking, but she really is wearing a bikini (during an interview clip)