[Tango-L] Leading with arms or hands

[Tango For Her]

> I always wondered what is wrong with a well executed lead
> done utilizing or invoving as a complement other body parts
> than the torso.
> 
> Do you have an opinion in this respect?
> 
> Notice that I said "well executed" lead. So
> please do not include 'bad habits' of people that do
> not know how to lead.
> 

On placing my arms and hands in different places:

Early on, I had a very stiff torsoe.  Some very valuable instruction was to place my hands and arms on various places on my follower's body.  This worked wonders to free my mind from doing everything the same way all the time.  Imagine, for example, placing your right hand on her left shoulder.  Lead from your center, but, notice how much more aware you are of yourself and of her motion.

On leading with my belly:

My left foot has been hurting for years, now.  At times, I will take one dance and let my belly be the connection point.  Now, I am thin, so, I have to go out of my way to make it more pronounced.  But, (1) it takes a lot of pressure off my foot and (2) my partner loves the change.  Actually, it makes me more aware of leading a more dramatic molinete.