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[Ingrid Peterson <georgous1 @HOTMAIL.COM>]

Dear Tango People,

I have a favor to ask all of you. . . One of my friends (female) has
recently decided to be brave enough to try to learn how to lead.  As a woman
who also leads and follows, I support her whole-heartedly but she has
encountered some unfortunate events which has made her drive to do so
falter.

I ask all of you to answer some questions.

I want to know what other women think about fellow women learning to lead. .
. and if they find it strange to dance with women who lead. . . god knows
I`ve definatly encountered such an issue.  Remember, we need to help
eachother and fuel the passion that is known as Argentine Tango!!  I call on
women all around the world, if you find yourself in a position where another
woman asks you to dance, be willing and helpful and dance with her.

MEN. . . I reckon there are going to be a wide divide between those of you
who are old school and think that women should not lead at all and those who
think nothing of it.  I ask those who disagree with such a thing to be
patient- maybe there is something you can learn from these women. . . those
who do agree, ask these women to lead YOU around the dance floor!!

I have encountered enough to know that everyone is entitled to their
opinion, but that should not include shutting people out because they are
trying even HARDER to learn more about such a wonderful dance.  I have to
say, knowing how to lead and to follow has helped my following technique
quite a bit. . . also, I find I can help leads to better their technique and
they can do the same for me.  PLEASE know that we are just trying to learn
and that ostrasizing us will not help the situation.

Those of you who read this (men), and think that I have lost my mind, I
welcome you into my craziness.  I welcome any thoughts on this topic and
welcome emails where I have to defend myself on this topic.  Bring it on!!

Ingrid.

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