Friday 28 March 2008

Something We Must Achieve

“the good dancer choose carefully the moment to introduce something flashy; when, and only when, he is in complete control.”

“pick up signals from the follower about how she feels and where she is and whether she is receptive to suggest about the different movements the couple may make as a unit. The leader proposes a movement but then listens to the way the follower responds and learns to amend future propositions accordingly. The music is the driving force that makes it all happen.”

“to complete each step fully before exploring all the available options our new state offer us.”

The technique is something we learn to forget. What the tango dancer wants is sufficient technique to be able to dance without thinking about technique at all, freeing up the brain for the music and the connection with the person in their arms.”

David Turner, A Passion For Tango