The Tango is a great dance. I loved it and am enjoying it. And I am not even missing the steps.
As I started in this group program, the instructor said to the leaders (guys) you are too limp for the tango. Lead with your body not your feet, he said - center of your body. Everybody was a bit uncomfortable. So they still moved their feet first. I on the other hand followed the instructions and was often getting a bit too close for comfort. At that moment a nice blond happened to be my partner. I did not want anyone to get the wrong idea. So, I quitely asked the instructor what I should do.. and he said, no just worry about your own steps and keep on going. She needs to follow her instructions.
At the end, and a few crashes later, flustered and embarrassed at my own actions, I tried to explain myself to her and you know what she said. Lets practice after the class…. I need to get my steps right.
Moral of the story: Follow standard operating procedures. Even a muck up can be a good thing.
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