[Tango-L] Leading and following

[Andy]

astrid schrieb:
> This sounds bizarre. Like, while they step, they would be off their axis.
> How can you "pass through your axis"??
>   
It means for a split of a second the center of gravity of the body must 
be on a vertical line over the foot. This is the point where the leader 
can change the direction without force. One can argue it is always like 
that when you walk, but try to walk in slow motion. Most beginners begin 
to wobble and stumble. In a normal speed walk there is a inertia force 
which keeps you in balance, even when you are not over the foot.
Another effect of not passing that point is "falling" on the next step. 
The ideal "cat walk" is to keep balance an one foot, place the other 
without shifting weight and shift first when the foot is in place. In 
this case there is not one moment when you are out of balance. The 
movement is completely reversible at any point and any speed, especially 
important to avoid collisions when someone is suddenly crossing the way. 
Ideal cat walker: Miguel Zotto.

Andy