[Tango-L] front ochos or crosses in close embrace?

[Jack Dylan]

I agree.

Contra-body torsion is extremely important in tango and requires a flexible spine. 
One of my favourite warm-up exercises is to stand backing a wall, a short distance 
away. With hands up, palms out and without moving the feet, twist as much as you 
can to place your palms on the wall. If you can twist enough, you can place your 
forehead on the wall. The aim is to twist enough so that your shoulders are parallel 
to the wall but this is difficult.

If you have a practice partner, it's fun to do it while backing each other, twist in 
opposite directions and place palms against each others. Check who's the most 
flexible - it's usually the lady :-).

Jack



----- Original Message ----
> From: Joe Grohens <joe.grohens at gmail.com>
> 
> For Mario - you might try more contra body torsion for both you and her.
> 
> -joe