Re: [TANGO-L] Randy Does Rio, Part 5 - the greatest secret of molinete

[WHITE 95 R <white95r @HOTMAIL.COM>]

Hi Richard,

I agree with you. The turn for the woman is one of the hardest steps of
tango. We spend time in every class teaching and showing the women how to do
the turn with good technique. Most people have a terribly difficult time
learning to pivot enough before doing the back cross so they end up away
from the leader.... To make matters worse, the leaders must learn to
actually lead the turn while doing their own steps at the same time the
woman steps. Of course, if you only do the ocho cortado or a half turn, it's
easier to accomodate for poorly done steps. However, even then the technique
must be practiced. This ability or technique is what separates the best
dancers from the not so good.

Manuel


> From: Richard deSousa <Mallpasso  @AOL.COM>

> I disagree with you, Igor.  The molinete is one of the most difficult steps
> for a woman to execute as she has to rotate exactly around her partner
> without
> pushing or pulling him off his axis.  The most critical portion of the
> molinete is the backstep and few women can do that step correctly without
> lots of
> practice.  Unfortunately, most teachers do not emphasize this to their
> female
> students
>
> El Bandito de Tango

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