[TANGO-L] beginners tango teaching

[A Coleman <gurps_npc @HOTMAIL.COM>]

I think the following should be taught, to both men and women:

Basic concepts of following   (stay in front of his chest, when he leads a
step put your weight on it, don't just point your foot towards that area, if
he leads you forward take a step forward even if you think you might kick
him but try not to actually kick him, and if he does not lead you to move
DON'T move)
Walking in time to the musi, using both Crossed Feet and Parallel feet.
Walking backwards in time to the musi using both Crossed and parallel.
open vs closed steps.
Stopping in time with the movement.
How and when to do a cross.
How to do both a backwards and a forward ocho
How to lead both a backwards and a forward ocho
How to do a grape vine.
Beginings of balance, posture, embelisshments.
All the basic terms such as boleo, lapiz, giro/turn, sacada, even if they
are not ready to do them.
A bit of the culture/history

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