THE DANCE WAR [To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
the French Tango kill Jazz ? The Savoy Orpheans' • director, perhaps the leading authority on the old regime, declares it won't. And he welcomes the new dance for the not very flattering reason that it will keep people from weary- . ing of too much " syncopated music."
I beg to disagree with that view. It was recently' my privilege to act as one of the two British judges at the Inter. national Congress -of Dancing, Boulogne, and while there nothing struck me more than the popularity of the new Tango, From what I could see and hear, the attitude of at least four- fifths of those present was one of definite antagonism to Jan and all that it signifies. Already amongst ourselves the French Tango is conquering the dancing rooms so rapidly that bands, teachers and gramophone companies can scarce cope with the fresh demand upon their resources.
I trust that the whey-faces who are for ever moaning about other people's pleasures will take note of this tendency. Jazz has been a popular drug for young people with ragged nerves ; and the death of Jazz may well be the beginning of a greater dignity throughout our national life.—I am, Sir, &c.,
ADELE COLLIER.
124 New Bond Street, London, W.1.
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