Tango Diaries 2, or, Pet Peeves

Notes for tonight:

• When doing forward ochos, knee-toe-heel-step, then move body weight. Don't lead with the head. Lead with the foot. Keeps the center of gravity in the middle.
• Keep knees together, collect feet together at end of ocho.
• When stepping over his leg, don't lift the foot and step. Drag it, knee first, over his foot, then PLACE it. Hold there, wait for the check.
• Before kicking, connect with his thigh. Then you'll know where his leg is. The kick should not connect with his leg-the connection is already there.

And some pet peeves!

• Young, male dance instructors. Who are taking the class as students. Who think they're all that, show off their moves (not very well, I might add) and flirt OUTRAGEOUSLY with all the older women. Oh my gosh, hello Ashton Kutcher. No, you're not attractive. Shoulder length hair looks greasy, not dashing.
• Leads who smile and nod condescendingly at you when you "do something right." Yeah, that step finally worked because I back-led you into doing it right.
• Leads who think they're teaching you and encourage, critique, and advise you through the dance. Pay attention to your own feet, you just stepped on mine, which is why I tripped. Numb nuts.

Tango Diaries

Notes from tonight's lesson.

-Always extend the leg as far as you can when stepping.
-Be grounded. No need to hold upper body so stiff.
-Don't tilt head like in standard. Look forward, balance will be better.
-Knee-toe-heel-body weight.
-Let the left arm rest on his. A little bit of pressure.

I'm taking an Argentine Tango class. Oh yes I am I am!!!!!! And the dance high is GRRRRRRRREAT!

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