Huck I agree. I don’t think it’s a matter of “correct” it’s a matter of how one is taught to dance. We all watch others dancing and form opinions based on how we were taught. Some might see an excellent dancer taking long smooth heel leads and think wow he’s smooth. Others look at that same dancer and see the front of his foot sticking up in the air on every forward step and flopping down on the floor. I’m not saying one is right or wrong I’m just saying everyone has an opinion about technique. David
In a message dated 5/6/2011 10:56:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 8:39 PM, Jack Dylan <[email protected]> wrote: > It's actually quite easy to learn - Actually it's not, or more people would be doing advanced ballroom. Plus it's not just which you land on, but whether or not you stay there after landing. > for the most part, long steps, counted slow, > land on the heel, short steps, always in pairs and counted quick quick, land > on the ball. That doesn't even begin to describe it, but let's move on.. > The point is, contrary to what someone else wrote, long steps are easier when > landing on the heel. Well that's true. I'm not sure "what's easiest" is always the sole criterion, however. I like what you said earlier about it being mostly a matter of personal style in tango. It's certainly not codified the way ballroom is, so it's curious that so many people seem to obsess so much wondering what is "correct." Huck _______________________________________________ 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
