Here's what I do while dancing to help resolve the problem, for whatever it's worth.
When I feel my partner consistently pushing off of my left arm (especially during giros to the right or back ochos), I first need to make sure I am not consistently throwing my partner off balance and then if I am not, I will just let my left hand go momentarily limp in non-critical moments in order to deny that unnecessary support. Most get the message. When teaching or practicing I will often practice open embrace my left arm and my partner's right arm down and behind or connecting in a open-palm-to-open-palm fashion with fingers extending straight up. The latter is a good exercise in its own right illustrating and practicing joint responsibility for maintaining the frame and hands connecting in the middle as much as possible. A more difficult problem to solve for me while dancing is my partner's "hanging" on my right shoulder. What I would do, is first make sure I am not lifting my right shoulder causing the imbalance and the "hanging" that way and, if not, "straighten out" my shirt (of whatever garment I may be wearing) on my right shoulder between dances. That works many times. ...dubravko =================================== seek, appreciate, and create beauty this life is not a rehearsal =================================== ----- Original Message ---- From: Keith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Tango List <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 6:41:45 AM Subject: Re: [Tango-L] any advice for bad shoulders? Thanks Carol that's what I always say if a new partner pushes too hard. Often the girl is quite relieved and says that someone told her to do that. I've now identified an individual in our Tango community who is telling girls to do this. But he's not a teacher and he's not one of my students so I don't see what I can do about it. Anybody have any ideas? Keith, HK On Mon Dec 24 12:41 , Carol Shepherd sent: >How about saying to the follow, "I have an injured shoulder, please try >not to use too much resistance with your right arm?" Not everyone can >make this adjustment but some can/will. > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> I have had prolonged bouts with bursitis in both shoulders, as well as >> small tears in my rotator cuff. I work with a trainer to strengthen >> and protect my shoulders as much as possible - but sometimes, esp. >> after a long night of leading or dancing with a follower who pushes too >> hard - my left shoulder really hurts. I was wondering if any other >> leaders have this problem and/or any suggestions? >> >> thanks >> b _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
