Tango. Dancing it. Breathing it. Loving it.
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What does it take to become a wonderful leader?
TechniqueIf your long-term intention is to dance as comfortably and pain-free as possible, then the basic technique will become your favourite subject. Learn to be well-grounded, have good spiral spinal movement and dynamically align your body at any time. Oh, and, please, forget adornos for now.
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MusicalityIf there is one element that ALL followers agree on, when asked what makes a wonderful leader, it is the musicality. As soon as you start consciously developing and integrating it into your leading, your dance experience will be brought onto a whole new level. Just wait and see the melting of followers in your arms...
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MindfulnessMindfulness is this fancy new word for the old wisdom of presence, inner calmness and sensitivity. These are all the essential intangibles in tango, the soft skills you cannot afford to ignore. Mindfulness brings depth to your dancing. And yes, it can be nurtured, if that's what you were going to ask.
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Navigation skillsLeaders do not just dance with the follower in their arms, they dance together with all the other leaders on the dancefloor. It takes a lot of mind-blowingly rapid decisions to create a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone, but it is a skill that can be learned.
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ConnectionTango is the masterful dance of deep connection between the partners. It has the magic power of blending two individuals into one being for the duration of their joint dance. In my classes and blogs you will find out about the perks and pitfalls of the connection business.
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Self-awarenessNo real tango can happen without honest emotional engagement. You can be leading with joy, melancholy, admiration or love, but you need to acknowledge and own whatever you feel. With time you will discover how to bring more self awareness into the picture.
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Women can turn into wonderful leaders.If you have been thinking about starting to lead - or have started already, but want to improve - you've come to the right place. I love working with women who are learning to lead.
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Learning to lead well takes a lot of time and effort. Yet many advanced followers find it incredibly rewarding. It opens a whole new dimension of tango for them, they say.
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There's nothing more satisfying than teaching a man who wants to become an even more pleasurable leader. |
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It takes a certain kind of man to take advice from a female leader. But if you do find the courage to join my leaders' class, you might hear secrets that only a woman can share.
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