tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984549794951310324.post7166485337008256911..comments2015-08-07T16:33:50.566+02:00Comments on LadyLeader: Searching for ImprovisandoLeadingLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01962460209335459383noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984549794951310324.post-71949833105173666862011-03-05T07:22:18.420+01:002011-03-05T07:22:18.420+01:00I agree! The difference of the two roles was a big...I agree! The difference of the two roles was a big shock for me when I started to lead! So many follower years and I did not have an idea about the difference.<br /><br />When I was a child women never drove a car - but today even the most ferminine lady can handle steering wheel. During my long life I have seen several of this kind of transitions of boundaries. In the beginning I had difficulties to find a mental picture what I was heading to, but when I accepted that my body is too feminine to be mixed with a male leader and the leading skill is the thing I share with male leaders, I relaxed. <br /><br />I want to have a stable, firm, comfortable abrazo and a good flow based on music. Last summer I got my first feedback when an experienced follower told me she had forgotten my gender during the tango and just felt to be taken care of.LeadingLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01962460209335459383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984549794951310324.post-63123480659845049592011-03-04T22:55:09.314+01:002011-03-04T22:55:09.314+01:00I like how you phrased it -- movements/flow like t...I like how you phrased it -- movements/flow like the music. That means not only listening, but really knowing the music well before we can expect to dance in harmony with it. <br /><br />There is a big difference in the two roles of tango. I prefer to dance the feminine role. I wrote about "women trying to be men in tango." I'm completely satisifed allowing men to take the lead. They're better equipped, and that's fine with me.<br /><br />I urge you not to become too good as a leading lady; returning to your natural role may be difficult.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984549794951310324.post-1808556254861066442011-03-04T20:14:58.427+01:002011-03-04T20:14:58.427+01:00I understand the improvisando state as a total con...I understand the improvisando state as a total concentration on music and a relaxed awareness of the bodies.<br />I think we agree about this!<br /> <br />I think the steps must be taken effortless, softly, naturally so they do not disturb the concentration on music. As well as the changes of directions! We should not be aware of the steps or turns - we should only have an awareness of movements/flow which have same quality as the music.<br />What do you think about this?<br /> <br />Some maybe get this naturally but I have had a hell of work to get towards this goal! My first leading steps were unstable, I was trembling from side to side and nobody was relaxing that evening! After lot of physical training and dancing the situation is another today. This is my understanding of training needed.<br />Does it fit your experience?LeadingLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01962460209335459383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2984549794951310324.post-51010431701007109842011-03-03T22:54:02.258+01:002011-03-03T22:54:02.258+01:00The path to improvisation isn't through techni...The path to improvisation isn't through technical ability, but having a deep love for the music. Then each step comes from the heart, not the head.<br /><br />I conclude from my observations, dancing and conversations with the milongueros in BsAs during the past twelve years that they don't think tango, they feel it. I, too, go to another place when dancing tango.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com