If the cross is done automatically, without input from the man, other than being "on her left" for two steps, the woman completes a series of movements which we refer to as "crossing". This precludes the introduction of variations which can occur during this "simple" move that actually consists of several parts. It is one example of the fact that while we say that tango is an improvised dance, in fact there are many prescribed series of steps which, once learned, become patterns that can be difficult break. Steve
Sergio Vandekier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I would like to know what is the benefit of leading vs. not leading the cross. Sergio Mar del Plata, Argentina _________________________________________________________________ Pack up or back up?use SkyDrive to transfer files or keep extra copies. Learn how. hthttp://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_packup_042008 _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list Tango-L@mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
