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Category Archives: Form Tempo Intent
Diving in
Usually the recommendation I give to people starting tango is not to hold back and to jump in with both feet. However I think that the best analogy for truly committing and properly involving yourself with something should be that … Continue reading
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What makes a good dancer?
A good dancer is not the sum of their steps. Technique will only make you not bad. Being able to earnestly and honestly engage with your partner is the mark of a good dancer.
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The False Edge
Usually a single edged cut and thrust weapon, such as a sabre, has more than one edge. The top third of the back of the blade is often given an edge to add to the blades thrusting ability. Such an … Continue reading
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Height
The height of feeling in your kicks is more important to me than their distance from the floor.
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Checklist tango
It is safe to say that tango is not the easiest thing in the world to learn. It can seem to have so many bits. Feet, posture, embrace, intention. And it’s ok when learning specific things about each element to … Continue reading
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Form, Tempo, Intent 1
My Maestro di Arma taught with a mantra of “Form, Tempo, Intent”. For their attacks to be effective a fencer should have good form. For that attack to to pose a threat it must have intent and it must be … Continue reading
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