[Tango-L] Tall Tango Dancers

[Stephen.P.Brown@dal.frb.org]

Mash:

I'm not 6'5", but I am taller than many tango dancers.

Knowing Alex Krebs and having seen him dance with numerous partners that 
are quite a bit shorter than he is, I don't agree with the assessment that 
he alters his posture.  Look at Alex dancing with Luciana Valle on 
YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKm_fScjyWc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJcuRuAj9W0

My suggestions for tall leaders are as follows:  Keep your posture at your 
own height; don't bend down to lower dancers.  Lower your left hand to her 
shoulder height.  Lead with the belly and chest as normal and recognize 
that much shorter dancers may be less able to take big steps backward. Let 
yourself get familiar and comfortable with each follower before asking 
much of her and yourself.

With best regards,
Steve