[Tango-L] Strong Lead

[Carol Shepherd]

I have heard the word 'strong' used very differently about leading 
(although I agree with you Igor on weak leading).  A lot of times women 
will refer to a 'strong' lead as a lead who uses a lot of pressure 
(resistance) in the embrace/frame/arms and maybe 'steers' the follow's 
body with the frame and or the hand on the back (as opposed to leading 
with the chest and body placement).  People prefer different amounts of 
resistance in dance, although I think the more advanced the dancer, the 
less resistance is desired, because it allows more nuance.

Igor Polk wrote:
> Dchester,
> 
> The lead. Antonyms: Strong and Weak, right?
> 
> There is only one way for the good lead: Strong. Weak lead is not lead.
> 
> Strong but gentle and sensitive.
> 
> It can be soft or sharp, insisting or freeing.
> 
> But it is always strong.
> 
> Strong lead does not mean rough, it does not mean unconsidering, it does not
> mean inexperienced, it does not mean "not with the rhythm", it does not mean
> shaky, it does not mean uncomfortable.
> Opposite to all of that.
> 
> But lead is strong. Otherwise it is not lead.
> 
> Good Strong Lead is gentle, sensitive, soft or sharp, considering, done with
> the great deal of experience, knowing what to do, precisely with rhythm,
> very stable, very comfortable, giving clear signals, playing with the womans
> resistance, surprising her, carring her, freeing her for anything she wants,
> moving her body and soul.
> That what it means - Strong Lead.
> 
> 
> And by the way, men - do not forget to dance while you are leading ! 
> Otherwise it is not a dance.
> 
> Igor Polk
> 
> 
> 
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