Ok, I'm not saying that I can define the dance roles of the man and the woman
in
Argentine Tango. But, I would like to begin a discussion of it and welcome all
who would like to join in.
One of the differences in roles that most impresses me is how the man is
responsible for the dance itself.
In my early days of dancing tango(first few years or so), I would think nothing
of approaching men in my community and asking them to dance. If I liked the
music and wanted to dance with a particular fellow who was not otherwise
occupied, I'dsieze the initiative. At that point in my tango journe
--- On Fri, 10/29/10, Jack Dylan wrote:
"Sean, you may well be right but I'd like to hear more about your views."
Jack also wrote: "The man is the leader and must surely take responsibility for
the dance."
Sean replies: I normally don't attempt to lead the woman. I dance, and I trust
her to
he can pull it off (this song) with her help..." Dancing is
a partnership. The woman doesn't dance to assist the man in "pulling it
off." BOTH of them "pull it off" or it wasn't a good dance.
Michael
I danced Argentine Tango --with the Argentines
From: "
ot;pulling it off." BOTH of them
"pull it off" or it wasn't a good dance.
Michael
I danced Argentine Tango --with the Argentines
From: "Mario"
Subject: [Tango-L] Male / Female - Defining the different roles.
One of the differences in roles that most impresses me is h
- Original Message
> From: Mario
>
> What I'm saying is that in that narrow sense; the woman should
>not ask the man to dance and why. >
We all choose to dance with people we think we'd like to dance
with - usually based on what we've experienced with that partner
before or based on
Mario wrote:
One of the differences in roles that most impresses me is how the man is
responsible for the dance itself. That is; he sets the cadence the movements
the vital feel of the dance.
Sean Here:
This is the man's archetypal fantasy of tango. It is so important, that if you
take it aw
sean - good answer :)
-Original Message-
From: Trini y Sean (PATangoS)
To: Tango-L
Sent: Thu, Oct 28, 2010 1:35 pm
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] Male / Female - Defining the different roles.
Mario wrote:
One of the differences in roles that most impresses me is how the man
is
Sean, you may well be right but I'd like to hear more about your views.
The man is the leader and must surely take responsibility for the dance.
All the steps, pauses, cadence and tiempo are determined by the man.
Yes, the lady can make great contributions with what happens between
the steps an
Now I understand comments from Mario and Sean. Sometimes, the woman takes
control of the dance. The best class I ever took was at the New York Tango
Festival. Virginia Kelly taught a class on Interleading. (I didn't find
anything on youtube but I found some google links if anybody is interested
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