It has been a lot of changes again in the last four weeks. I did not do my best to stay away from emotional disturbances and conflicts. I have to try much harder. On the other hand, tribulations and torments are part of tango life. So it would be better if I learned to take it easier when I cannot completely avoid them.
I have had some new tango insights since I last posted. One important one about the axis. We were working on colgadas with my partner and his new teacher. That made me realize that the axis is actually what is inside me, inside my spine. I have to keep my own axis, even while taken off it. That means, my spinal cord is to remain upright, or straight, rather, and my sides even.
Next realization was about connection. I ought to keep my weight on the ball of the foot, forward, even while pivoting or spinning, in order to stay connected to my partner and his lead.
Another insight came from a group class teacher. He noted the same mistake other instructors had pointed out in the past, that my steps are too shy, not energetic enough, and as a result, often too short. His approach to that problem was for me to free my knees, to soften them, and, how he put it, "to go more into the floor".
And to my dismay, I have to say, that , after all this time, my molinetes still suck! Oh well.
I got to do something about my free foot/leg movements, to make it really free. I think not understanding how to move my free legs started holding me back, big time.
As for the mood, I feel a little sad right now. I hope I will be able to make "mental adjustments" to the new situation, sooner the better.
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