[Tango-L] What Does It Take to Dance Tango?

[Chris, UK]

Trini (a teacher) writes

> there is no point in arguing with people who will only listen to 
> their own viewpoints.  In other words, they believe that their
> experience is the only valid experience.

and then includes herself in the group she berates by proclaiming:

> As has been discussed before, women do need training.

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> By the way, I do teach the women that while men can be
> sweet and try to be helpful, they can also get a lot of
> bulls**t from guys who do not know how to follow.

I hope you also teach the women that while teachers can be sweet and try 
to be helpful, the women can also get a lot of bulls**t from teachers 
who do not know how tango is learned.

Gibson (a dancer) writes:

> I dance nearly every weekend with someone who has never had a lesson 
> in tango.  By the end of the song, you would never know it - at least 
> among the untrained eyes that look on.  Women who can do this are 
> angels - I know how hard it must be.  And I am thankful that my lead 
> is simple enough and clear enough that we can enjoy ourselves.

Angels indeed, and there are many of them. But no, it is not hard at 
all... except for those who've had their natural ability to follow 
sabotaged by step teachers. Give credit to your simple and clear lead.

Chris