[Tango-L] Rhythm or Melody?

[Noughts]

Dancing on the beat is definitely a beginning place.... hence why I
say beginners.

Obviously as you become more skilled, you can dance to both more
levels and more instruments and specific instruments have specific
actions.....  Joaquin Amenabar will also confirm this.  This is also
taught by Naveira, Arce, Chicho, Gonzalez and really, any teacher that
understands the music and what happens with each instrument - not
forgetting the voice.

Dancing to vocals is one of the most enjoyable aspects of tango and
takes a great deal of skill.  Understanding them, even better ;-)

Often, you will have the leader dancing the beat, the follower the
melody, but just as often it is reversed (watch Arce Montes for this
especially in Milonga Criolle - recent youtube posting - sorry, no
link... at work).  Sometimes dance the piano, othertimes, the violin
and most consistently, of course, the bandoneon.

Enjoy your dancing
Damian