[Tango-L] Tall Tango Dancers

[Barbara]

In addition to what's already been said, here's a 5.1" follower's 2 cents:

1) It's not just about posture. It's your whole movement. A medium-sized 
step of a tall leader is a *gigantic* step for a shortie :) .  If a tall 
leader goes slightly off-axis, it feels like a tornado to the follower. 
You can imagine the rest :) Point being, that a tall leader has to 
adjust his whole movement at a lower-scale. And yes, the follower does 
have responsibility as well, however I think it's easier to downsize 
than supersize, no? :)

2) hygiene! Picture a very tall leader and a short follower dancing.  
Where will the follower's nose be? Chances are, closer to leader's 
armpits and chest than any other body part.  Where will the leader's 
nose be? Most likely, over her head. Therefore, tall leaders, deodorant 
and clean shirts are your best friends! And for short followers, so is 
shampoo (preferably with not too-strong a fragrance).

Barbara