Speaking without words

I had such a memorable and moving evening yesterday. I went with a friend to "Tango Fire," a show incorporating tango dance, music and song. The show was breathtaking and the talent of the dancers, musicians and singer simply blew me away. I never knew how technical tango dance was....how energetic and acrobatic an art form.

What struck me though was how art, in this case dance, can speak to you without words. Tango is a particularly sensual, expressive and sexual dance. There was one dance set in last nights show which was so moving.....almost portraying the great love of the two dancers and the pain, joy and energy of being in love. The dancers in their moves and facial expressions were so emotive, that at one point I noticed a tear strolling down my cheeks, quite unexpectedly. That moment brought home to me the power of art, how it can touch, teach and influence.....as long as our mind and hearts are open to it......open to experience, learn and enjoy. It made such a refreshing difference to be touched without anyone ever having uttered a word.......to understand a language that any culture or nationality could comprehend.

Note to self, I must attend more such evenings.....