In a message dated 4/11/2011 6:37:36 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: "I'm looking at the communication between the performing couple and wondering where / how is the lead and follow being executed? They stand back and look at each other...then, the male moves his head/arms (?) in one direction indicating / suggesting a reply from the woman...she embellishes and awaits the next suggestion? I estimate that less than half is lead by the body within an open stance and that the woman is often 'on her own' so to speak?"
They appear to be dancing at the end of a class and the dance usually incorporates what was taught in the class. As far as lead and follow this couple is amazing. Open embrace is lead 100% with the right and left hands in the proper positions and with the bodies moving in unison. They have perfect balance, axis and posture. They do throw in a couple of “nuevo” moves but they are dancing more of a show tango then a traditional tango you would see danced at a milonga. To answer you're question every single step is being lead by the man she is not doing anything on her own she is following his lead and it’s not a choreographed routine it’s improvisational. _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
