I think they're dancing to suit the space that's available. If it were crowded, they'd no doubt dance differently.
But, yes, the back-step, usually only one, is very common in the milongas of Buenos Aires unless it's very crowded. Jack > From: Ming Mar <[email protected]> > > I find it interesting that after he does 6-7-8 of the > basic, the next step is a back step. I also find it > interesting that he sometimes takes three back steps. > While some people might dislike the back step, it is > evidently authentic. > _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
