Argentine Tango is a partner dance -- it's the woman's dance too. There are those on the list who insist that every follower's movement in Argentine Tango is led by the leader, including the cross.
If that is so, please explain to me how you lead embellishments or adornments by the follower? And, if you do not lead embellishments, but do lead the cross, what if the follower's embellishment is a crusada/a cross? As an example of embellishments (also known as: chiches, firuletes, adornos, ornaments, decorations, etc), and there are many among the tango videos on Youtube, see Jennifer Bratt's channel on embellishments: http://www.youtube.com/user/BewitchingBlackLotus And, for those leaders who do not allow a follower pauses, or time, or space for an improvised, unled embellishment in their dance, I suggest you to learn to do this. It will add another dimension to your dance. Marty Waxman _______________________________________________ Tango-L mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/tango-l
