[Tango-L] The subject that never dies.

[Chris, UK]

> the cross ... 's taught to be done only when partners are outside
> right. Never, as one would expect in a truly improve dance, to be ok
> on either side.

Actually Floyd the cross has been taught (and learnt, and danced) on her 
right, her left, her right back, her left back, his right front, his left 
front, his right back and his left back.

> imho the lady has no moves at all to learn.

True in real dancing, but a class with guys that haven't learned the 
moves, she does have to 'learn' them, else in practice they won't get 
done. Unfortunately the prevalent class model greatly favours instructors 
that tell the girls to copy a move rather than teach the guys to lead it.

> why not teach followers the leads to follow instead of the 'move' being
> led?

No reason at all... except it requires a teacher who is able and willing 
to lead the student.

> Same with barrida, displacements, and similar single step moves... The
> women doesn't need to *learn* them...

Indeed she doesn't - for dancing. The only reason she might need to learn 
such moves is for the benefit of a guy who hasn't learnt them and/or an 
instructor who hasn't taught them.

--
Chris