[Tango-L] To lead or not to lead

[Trini y Sean (PATangoS)]

You can use suspension to slow her down.

Trini de Pittsburgh

--- Michael <tangomaniac at cavtel.net> wrote:

> 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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