[Tango-L] learning and advancing

[TimmyTango@aol.com]

In Cleveland it seems that the experienced dancers do not want to dance with 
the new people and help them advance. It's true dancing with beginners does 
keep one from advancing and holds you back. 

But we all have to remember when we were beginners. Where would we be if no 
one danced with us? 

A persons looks doesn't always mean you will be asked to dance. In Ann Arbor 
this past weekend I took one of my female students who is very attractive. 
Trouble was she sat most of the night. So in Ann Arbor it's better to be an 
experienced dancer than a beginner. 

Another item I feel keeps people back is instructor who teach a student what 
the student wants to learn instead of what the student needs. So many times 
I'll get a new student who can do great Gaunchos, or Calgattas, what can't walk 
a decent walk, or know where his partners weight is. A good instructor should 
teach a student elements of tango in an order that will help them become 
better dancers. Walking and musicality go hand in hand should be the first things a 
person learns. And nothing else should be taught till they understand this.

Then you have students showing other students dance steps above their heads. 
Wanting to help, they only confuse the new person. What do we do with these 
people? How do you stop them?

I'll think of other item and get back.
Timmy 
Cleveland