[Tango-L] Getting to Expert

[Jay Rabe]

Wynton Marsalis’ 12 rules of practice (paraphrased for dance):

1. Seek professional instruction (private lessons)
2. Make a schedule, and keep it (not just when you "gotta dance")
3. Concentrate while practicing, and take breaks when you cannot (a good 
artist knows when to quit)
4. Set goals. (it's not enough to say, "I just want to be good")
5. Practice slowly and relax
6. Practice hard parts longer
7. Dance with expression
8. Learn from your mistakes
9. Don’t show off (don’t dance for others)
10. Think for yourself
11. Be optimistic
12. Look for connections/analogies to other fields


     J
     www.TangoMoments.com


----Original Message Follows----
From: Tom Stermitz <Stermitz at tango.org>

Interesting article in the New York Times about expertise and
excellence...