[Tango-L] The Basics

[Brick Robbins]

> Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:13:22 +0000
> From: Sergio Vandekier <sergiovandekier990 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Tango-L] The Basics
>
> Some people may choose to teach only close embrace.

It has been my observation that many people who dance exclusivity in a
close embrace have issues with posture and balance, of which they are
not aware. The ability to control one's own position and change of
axis without the crutch of using the partner as support makes for a
much better dancer, and the practice of dancing in an open embrace
makes these skills more evident.

Whether one choses to dance open or closed during a milonga depends on
the music, the partner, the venue and the space available, as well as
personal preference. However, IMHO possessing the skill sets required
to dance both open and closed make a better dancer, dancing any shape
of embrace.

YMMV
Brick in San Diego.