> From: Dubravko Kakarigi
>
> a deeply rooted and focused intent coupled
> with moving from the core gets transmitted to and organically understood by
> your
> partner who is sensitive and tuned in and vice versa.
>
Dubravko, you're right, of course, but some of us just can't help thinking
>Inhaling deeply to lead a side step would kinda send a mixed message? <
One application of the side step in tango:
A side step allows for a release of tension between couples, and being
more "grounded to the floor". When the couples are too straight with locked
knees tension builts up, and we
rom: Jack Dylan
> To: Tango-L
> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 4:40:40 AM
> Subject: Re: [Tango-L] How do you create a connection?
>
> > From: Trini y Sean (PATangoS)
> >
> > Funny, usually inhaling has the opposite effect of suspending the movements
> ...
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> From: Trini y Sean (PATangoS)
>
> Funny, usually inhaling has the opposite effect of suspending the movements
> ...
> ... When the man exhales, her knee softens and she can step.
>
This is a good subject for a thread, but that's exactly what I was thinking.
'Inhale to suspend a movement a
--- On Tue, 9/8/09, Trystan Spangler wrote:
> In another lesson before a milonga, a woman I was
> practicing with took a big breath right as the music swelled and we did a
> side step. Wow. Did you know some followers can lead a step just by when
> they exhale?
>
> So what tricks have you dis
What ways do you know of improving the connection when dancing with
someone?
As a leader, I've noticed that changing the size and duration of my
steps forces us to really listen to each other. Also changing the
amount of waiting between individual steps can relax a beginning
follower. Afte
