[Tango-L] Krasimir, peralta vs gustavo

[Trini y Sean (PATangoS)]

--- Krasimir Stoyanov <krasimir at krasimir.com> wrote:

> You missed the point. I said that she does what is needed
> for a good  dance, but not always. And I am puzzled why.
She may dance well for a tanda, or for the whole milonga,
but then, it may be a week or more, before it happens
again. And, as I feel my feet shaking, I cannot continue
with the teaching, the foundation is not stable,if it  
> happens just by occasion.

And she's only been dancing/learning for about 2 months? 
Give her a break.  You try walking backwards all the time. 
I'd be more worried at 6 months.  Having one good day a
week isn't bad for a beginner.  

I second Keith's thoughts that she might be getting
nervous.  Or else she's bored and you are not keeping her
attention focused on you.  You can try using suspension,
subtle movements, or varying your step size and timing to
keep her focused on you.  It can be a useful exercise to
figure out what kind of day she's having (maybe her job was
stressful that day) and adjusting accordingly.

If you want to teach her to anticipate less, then when she
does go off on her own, let her go.  Loosen your embrace
and just stand there.  Wait until she's done, as if saying
"are you done, yet?".  It may mean that she stumbles or
falls into a step.  Let her.  Otherwise, she's not going to
figure out on her own that she anticipated.  From a
follower's perspective, that's going to be a more effective
learning tool than a guy who is constantly compensating for
her.  As long as you're still dancing at her level or
slightly above, it's fine.

Hope this helps.

Trini de Pittsburgh

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