From: hbboog...@aol.com To: tango-l-ow...@mit.edu Sent: 9/21/2010 2:04:55 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time Subj: The Basics Most of today’s so called teachers can't teach basic fundamentals of tango because they were never taught. After a few group lessons the shingle is hung and it’s the blind leading the blind. Just by reading some of the comments on this forum proves that point. The things we do right in tango have a logical explanation compared to what we do wrong. I'll give you two examples: The mans right hand should be cupped with all of the fingers closed near the woman’s waist so he can lead her with either the palm or the closed fingers, gently in either direction without inflicting any pain to her. Now could someone give me a logical explanation as to why a mans hand should be up in the middle of her back with the fingers spread apart like a claw digging into her back? Another good example (for the leader and follower) is holding the head up. The average head weighs about 12 lbs. and if you dance with the head up you can maintain balance and axis not to mention good posture. Now could someone give me a logical reason for dancing with the head bent down looking at the floor? This could go on forever so good luck in finding a teacher that can not only teach you but can explain all of the reasons we do what we do while dancing tango. David _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l