[Tango-L] To lead or not to lead

[Michael]

I understand and agree, Dubravko. However, the worst part is when the woman rushes it. I can understand if the man rushes the lead. However, there's no good excuse to lead nor follow a rushed cross when the music is a S-L-O-W sensusal DiSarli. My favorite DiSarli, El Jaguel, is so slow and emotional, it defies anyone to rush.

Another example of a rushed step is the stepover. This is an opportunity for the woman to play with the music (and the man). However, so many women just step over the foot like it's an obstacle on the sidewalk. Too many dancers concentrate on the "what" and not enough on the "how."

Michael Ditkoff
Washington, DC
Danced in NY last night then took Greyhound home at 3:45 AM. What I put myself through for tango. My parents will never understand. 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dubravko Kakarigi" <dubravko_2005 at yahoo.com>
To: "tango-l list" <tango-l at mit.edu>
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] To lead or not to lead


A cross, which can happen in many, many situations and in many ways, is for me, as a man, the most beautiful and sensual moment in tango if done well. I absolutely love it when a woman allows me to co-design it, because then I can play with it, with its many elements. It is a moment of absolute unification of the two dancers - it is a bliss of tango for me, the most magical moment in its simple and yet so extraordinary beauty. Yes, you guessed it, I could go on and on talking about it, but I'd rather dance it. Anyone?
 
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