[Tango-L] Tango reflects society - introduction

[Igor Polk]

All right, I sort of busy, so can not wait too long without loosing
momentum.

There is no line to specify "between 'following like a man' and
backleading", Jake.

As far as I understand "backleading" is something bad, but I am talking
about something good there. So these things are incomparable.

Technique of "following like a man" is exactly the same as technique of
following like a woman. At least in major parts. The difference is attitude.
Woman makes a boleo for pleasure of the dance and deliver pleasure to her
partner. To show a beautiful leg, if you wish. A man's boleo is an evasive
action and then probably an attack. Do you feel what I mean?

Or it could be done like two partners are doing something together. Like
same-side warriors in a combat. Then boleo could be a "reinforcement", help.

I know two ways of "SWAP"ing the lead ( without changing the embrace; it is
like playing chess by white and back): lead can be given or taken. "Given",
it is pretty clear. In the first man-to-man dance it can be used as a
"setup" only. In the second, it is used routinely. "Taken", or interception
of the lead can be used in both.

Of course, if two partners "take the lead" at the same time and no one gives
up, it could lead to a dance halt. Which is not a bad idea by itself if it
lasts reasonably short. It is a dance, not a fight, so it should be some
rules played.

That is what I know about it.
Igor.
PS. Anyway, could someone tell me what is generally understood under
"backleading"?
PSS. Who said that men in a man-to-man dance should be always men?