[Tango-L] Creating a strong connection

[Michael]

I guess the real issue is the definition of connection. If the context is the physical arrangement of the partners, then, yes, connection can be taught. However, if the definition of connection is the wonderful, exchange of emotional energy, that can't be taught.

You can plug a lamp into an electrical outlet. The bulb comes on when the switch is turned. How is connection defined? If the former, anyone can be taught to put a plug into an outlet. You can't be taught how to turn on the "emotional switch" and light up like a lamp.

I thought Virginia was writing about the "lighting up like bulb" connection and not the physical arrangement of the partners since she described the feeling she got from dancing with her partner and better leaders. I guess I'm the only person on the list who didn't understand what "making a connection" means as Keith wrote below.

Michael
I'd rather be dancing Argentine Tango
Two more months to the Atlanta Tango Festival-- and warmer temperatures

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith" <keith at tangohk.com>
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] Creating a strong connection



On Thu Jan 24  9:07 , "Michael"  sent:

I don't really know what Michael means here but I'm a simple, straightforward kinda guy and I'm 
going to assume it means what the words say - "Connection is not something that can be taught". 
In that case, I'm sorry, but I have to disagree and I honestly have to wonder why anyone would 
say this. 

I assume Michael means something else, but in the context of learning and dancing Tango, 
I hope we all know what ... 'making a connection' means - and it depends on technique, 
feeling, practice and awareness, not chemistry. That's something entirely different and I would 
agree that the right chemistry between a couple can raise the Tango to completely new heights 
and this is something that cannot be taught. The chemistry either exists or it doesn't. 

Keith, HK