[Tango-L] No music at practicas

[Michael]

I'm not sure I've done a good job in explaining why I feel music gets in the way at practicas. 

First, I go to milongas to DANCE what I KNOW and go to practicas to PRACTICE what I DON'T know. If I can't execute a figure without music, I'm NOT going to have success with music. I want the freedom to stop when something goes wrong and try to figure out the problem. Why am I out of position? Why isn't the woman where I think she should be? I shouldn't do this at a milonga.

Lastly, this message was posted from Keith Elsaw:

In contemplation of each of those sentences, invert the premise of each.
Play a sincere game with yourself for a year of believing you think in
exactly the Opposite Way. And really give that way of approaching tango a
chance to see if it takes root in you.

Your dancing pleasure and that of your partners will dramatically grow.

Best,

ke
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I have no idea what he is writing about. I'm not convinced I'm approaching tango the wrong way.

Michael
Washington, DC
4 months to the NY Tango Festival