[Tango-L] Head Tilt

[Michael]

I think the correct question is "Why is there is a need to tilt the head?" Tilting the head is probably a compensation. I remember when I'd reach for the woman's cheek, pulling my head ahead of my chest. My teacher told me not to reach. It's the woman's decision if she wants to make cheek contact. In other situations, tilting of the head is a compensation for difference in height of the dancers. My BA guide reinforced the importance of seeking women my height. 

The focus has to always be on the partner. Yes, I saw Argentines looking at me dance, especially since I was a stranger. I couldn't let that impact my dancing.

I suggest Alexander Technique which will improve your posture and head position. 

Michael
I dance Argentine Tango - - with the Argentines


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Dylan" <jackdylan007 at yahoo.com>
To: <tango-L at mit.edu>
Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 12:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] Head Tilt



> From: "larrynla at juno.com" <larrynla at juno.com>
> 
> All of this is leading up to this question: How do we learn not to tilt 
> our heads? And: Do we need to look down? If so: When? And if not, 
> How do we learn not to?
> 

Susana Miller teaches very strongly that the man should look 
straight ahead with no looking down, or even glancing down.

The problem I have is that I start to feel very self-concious seeing 
all the faces in the crowd who are sitting out the tanda. And, yes, 
I know they're not looking at me but I still feel more comfortable 
glancing down even though I now know it's better to look straight 
ahead.

Jack