Jan says...
This looks very good; Henk takes long steps, position himself well in front of the partner, holds himself straight.
Jan
Jan
posted by David at 2:02 PM
Saturday, May 06, 2006
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I assisted Henk in today's lesson, and I can add some observations about this figure. First, his left arm tends to pull back and he loses his frame. He tilts his right shoulder in stead of keeping shoulders level, and that makes me lose balance.
At step #5 when he crosses behind in preparation for his step behind he puts his weight forward and this does not leave me room for my forward ocho.
When I pointed these things out he was able to correct them, very good Henk!
I can agree to this. Thuy's following was very helpful because it makes very clear when my lead is weak. When I dance with Jan the shoulders are less of a problem because of the similar height. With Thuy I have to make an effort to keep my shoulders horizontally. The solution is to turn my body somewhere about the hips, I'm not sure. Over all, it was great to have Thuy's following because, contrary to Jan, she does not anticipate my next move at any time, and instead she just waits and does nothing.
HI Thuy,
Sure, the frame needs to be firm, but it only can become constantly firm by habituation. It takes time to acquire a habit of a firm frame and leveled sholders. As long as it is something Henk needs to think of while performing some new footwork his frame will occasionally be incorrect. With respect to the ocho and Henk's cross behind; he needs to make a little povot for himself and lead his partner to it at the same time to make your step forward and his move back comforatable. He knows that but it is difficult to put all new thins together at the same time. It will take some time to make all the new instructions working.
Jan
Henk - GREAT molinete with Thuy !!!! VERY impressive given the small amount of time you have been learning tango- but NOT surprising given your wonderful teacher (Jan) and your tremendous enthusiasm & motivation (plus your motivating friend David!). : ) Ken Grauer
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