[Tango-L] improving discussion in our forum -- sugestions

[Jack Dylan]

Certainly not from Buenos Aires! I'm currently taking classes with Susanna Miller in Mlongueando 2009. Almost her first statement was that .... "the idea that milongueros lead from the chest is a myth - they use their hands and arms". For the last 2 days, after years of leading from the chest, I've been struggling to lead a lady's Back Ocho while keeping my chest perfectly still. 

I also take privates with Ana Maria Schapira. Same thing. She says to lead the Ocho Cortado, I need to use a strong inward pressure with my right forearm, otherwise the lady is likely to cross behind and not in front.

And please don't flame me and tell me thing EVERYTHING can be led from chest only. I also believed that, but I'm not about to argue with Susanna Miller or Ana Maria Schapira. 

Jack


> From: Myk Dowling <politas at gmail.com>
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> And what on Earth is _wrong_ with using your arms to dance? Where did 
> this whole "no arms" schtick come from, and how has it become elevated 
> to such a high level of worthiness?  
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