[Tango-L] Tango reflects society - introduction

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Igor (and dear readers),

You're absolutely right-- and I must now add something to my 
interminable notes.

Men SWAP leading when they dance with each other. Often, at any rate. It 
seems to happen more frequently with two fellas than it does with a 
man-woman pair, as the latter tend (from what I've seen) to keep their 
roles distinct for at least a song.

About your point, however-- I wonder if this more aggressive kind of 
following you describe can really be called good following. It's 
certainly not passive and boring; but where do we draw the line between 
"following like a man" and backleading?

Jake Spatz
Washington, DC


Igor Polk wrote:
> Thank you, Jake, I like your post so much!!
>
> ".. When two women dance together, there is still a pair of female legs to
> show off.." - two pairs!
>
> But I want to make an addition. I can not provide you with any links besides
> my own words, but never the less...
>
> Men follow men like men. Men who try to follow like women just do not get it
> or something.
>
> When men dance it is like a friendly fight with exchange of lead and follow
> on every step: fighting for the lead, fighting for a gancho, fighting for a
> surprise, attack and defense, ...
>
> Right?
>
> Igor Polk
> PS.
> And thank you all those excellent dancers we've danced in Denver together,
> each dance was unforgettable!
>
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