[Tango-L] No arms?

[DocDAS@aol.com]

I have been dancing tango for quite a while - approximately 10 years and  
find this topic rather interesting. In my opinion the lead in tango should come  
mainly from the torso because therein resides the ultimate power - the HEART!( 
 The Emperor/Empress .)  The controller of the SPIRIT and the essence of  
life! However, the Spirit needs the assistance of the arms and legs to move  
through the universe. Herein lies the conflict. In it's purest and ultimate form  
Tango should be 'danced' only from the energy of the Spirit maybe  without 
assistance? Then off course there is reality!! How depressing at times.  I am a 
strong advocate of the 'frame' in tango which includes the arms. A  perfect 
balance between the leader and follower must include a tension,  sometimes 
subtle, sometimes intense between the left hand of the leader and  the right hand of 
the follower to unite the couple and bring attention to both.  This energy 
allows a momentary separation of the leader and  the  follower and a greater 
equality in the dance as well
With All Due Respect,
Daniel  



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