Joy in Motion

Full Interview with Alex Krebs, Part 1: Connection & Flow

Since posting an article about my interview with Alex Krebs at Tangofest in 2008, I have received several requests to publish the fully transcribed interview. It is finally here in two parts (due to length). Revisiting this interview was a great experience; Alex is an excellent dancer, musician, instructor, and thinker with a great perspective on the dance. This first part covers how Alex fell in love with tango as well as his reflections on connection and flow. The second part, to be posted later this week, will cover his approach to musicality and his unique experiences with forming a tango orchestra and learning the bandoneón.
In case you are not already familiar with Alex Krebs – or even if you are – here is a video of him dancing with Luciana Valle. Watch the video, then dive into the interview. Enjoy!

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