[Tango-L] Leading Cross

[Keith]

Igor,

If it's so easy, why don't you tell us?

Various teachers have taught me to lead the cross with;

1. Forward body movement and a body turn to right;
2. Forward body movement and a body turn to left;
3. No turn, but forward body movement and slight movement to the left;
4. No lead necessary;
5. Forward body movement and put the girl into the cross.

The fact is that if the girl knows when and how to cross, all the above will work [except maybe 4].
Equally, if the girl doesn't know when and how to cross, nothing will work. The cross cannot be lead
unless the girl knows it. If you don't believe me, try it with a complete beginner.

So, come on Igor - tell us your easy method for leading the cross.

Keith, HK


 On Fri Aug 24 12:42 , "Igor Polk"  sent:

>Hm.. Why dance not leading cross when it is so pleasant to lead it and to be
>lead to it!?
>
>One reason is probably those who do not lead cross just do not know how to
>do it.
>
>I remember - in 6 month of everyday lessons not a single soul (even some
>local Argentineans) was able to tell me logically how to lead cross.
>
>Until I have figured it out myself. And it is so easy.
>
>Igor Polk
>PS. Obviously, all good dancers know how to lead cross.
>
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