Clubs Quote by Robert Duvall
“The tango is a very interior dance. It's not an exterior - it's not flashy and all over the floor. It's a very interior dance when you see the old guys dance in the clubs. I learned everything from the old guys in the clubs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Making of The Great Santini, 1979
The tango is valued for its intimate, subtle connection rather than flashy display.
In simple terms: Tango is an intimate, internal dance.
Key Takeaway
Focus on connection over showmanship.
Themes
dance
intimacy
authenticity
Mood
reflective
intimate
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- dance lessons
- social gatherings
- performance art
Key Concepts
cultural expression
body language
Questions to Reflect On
- How does interior focus change your experience?
- What can other arts learn from this?
A Different Perspective
Not all dances prioritize external spectacle.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
![“[Could you show us how Lana Del Rey dances in a club?] That would be illegal.” quote by Lana Del Rey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/002/lana-del-rey-1196_clubs_could-you-show-us-how-lana-del-rey-dance_11205.jpg)
