Re: [TANGO-L] Follower's axis, contribution to the dance (was 1 foot, 12 inch...)

[astrid <astrid @RUBY.PLALA.OR.JP>]

> Carlene also subtly makes the point that the body's "center" is not the
chest....  a very important statement - the center is right around the belly
button, or at least in that region.
>
Dear Dan,

I have yet to meet the man who leads with his belly button. I wonder what
would happen if I followed the movement of his belly button instead of the
turning of his chest when he initiates a giro.Fact is, while the chest is
moving into the giro,the belly button is still facing the same direction his
hips are.
Other than that, may I suggest you try holding on to and moving a flag pole
somewhere near the bottom and see what happens as opposed to holding it near
the top. And that you ask a tiny, but very strong woman, who is also not
very well balanced herself, esp. in turns, to lead you in the dance using
her arms, while you are wearing 3 inch spike heels. We can talk after that.

Astrid
P.S.
If you have successfully tried any of the above already, I will take your
statements regarding perfect balance as based on good knowledge.. I also
believe, that being very tall you have not been observed dancing with a
woman who is towering over you. Though I am sure, that in theory, this would
not bother you in the least, right ?