tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819457662362650663.post176665618204196019..comments2024-01-31T09:07:07.862-06:00Comments on In Search of Tango: Partner-Centered Leading vs. Self-Centered LeadingPaul Yanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10850021582471988048noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819457662362650663.post-11784427181694635612022-02-21T06:24:16.030-06:002022-02-21T06:24:16.030-06:00Who is at the center should not be limited by the ...Who is at the center should not be limited by the style of the dance, but in a performance-oriented dance style, partner is more likely to be neglected, thus should be more vigilant.Paul Yanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850021582471988048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819457662362650663.post-40432944516387944692022-02-20T03:07:28.957-06:002022-02-20T03:07:28.957-06:00I would say that really accomplished leaders can b...I would say that really accomplished leaders can be centered on their partner even in open embrace and while leading more complex technical moves, take for example Jaimes Friedgen.Ardixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819457662362650663.post-37121162765849898682020-10-12T12:56:51.611-05:002020-10-12T12:56:51.611-05:00Here is another example of self-centered dance. I...Here is another example of self-centered dance. I cannot even watch it for more than 20 seconds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YdCVwQ0lccAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346791884387921705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819457662362650663.post-68947278352723688182020-01-29T10:08:27.486-06:002020-01-29T10:08:27.486-06:00Well I would say the big difference is the fact th...Well I would say the big difference is the fact that the first couple does e more show dance and the second just salon dance... thus it depends whether you expect to see show or salon.....to be really precize you would have to compare 2 salon-dances......;-)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564794909045015052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819457662362650663.post-29229476278628632922017-12-19T16:32:23.394-06:002017-12-19T16:32:23.394-06:00These are two really good examples, thank you for ...These are two really good examples, thank you for putting them on show!<br /><br />It reminds me what to work on myself. The more experienced I become, the slower and more patient I am dancing. I agree with Patricia that it is a result of inexperience (and insecurity). The same applies to the ladies for embellishments and show moves.Ricardonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819457662362650663.post-42839719138564720152017-12-19T01:54:20.420-06:002017-12-19T01:54:20.420-06:00Yes, well put, Paul. The connection between the pa...Yes, well put, Paul. The connection between the partner-centred couple is palpable. <br /><br />I find it very hard to enjoy dancing with a self-centred leader. It feels like he's trying to make me perform HIS set of tricks, rather than really dancing WITH me. However, I suspect that some ladies may enjoy being put to the test - perhaps to show they are able to keep up with him.<br /><br />Of course, there are also ladies who dance in a self-centred way. I'm referring to ladies who feel the need to embellish, regardless of whether it fits the lead and the music; or those who move ahead of their partner in anticipation of what he might be leading.<br /><br />Could this 'self-centredness' (of men and women) be a result of inexperience? Perhaps a result of teaching which focusses on performance rather than social dancing? <br />Patriciahttps://tangosalonadelaide.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.com