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 Strength is essential, but otherwise unimportant.

I think that quote is by John Roebling, but I can t
find the source. If anyone knows for sure, please let
me know. Regardless, it refers to great structural
design. Modified for great dancing, it might read:

 Technique is essential, but otherwise unimportant.

If you prefer Euclidean logic, consider:

You might say:
 All great dancers have excellent technique.
But you can t logically say
 All dancers with excellent technique are great.

Most of us prefer to dance with partners who have both
passion and technical competence. But if I can t have
both, I d much rather dance with a passionate beginner
than an experienced but sterile technician. If I can t
evoke an emotional response from my partner, I finish
the tanda feeling used and abused; and I won t ask her
to dance again.

Sean


--- LGMoseley  @AOL.COM wrote:

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"Great dancers are not great because of their
technique; they are great because of their passion."
Martha Graham
1894-1919, Dancer,  Teacher and Choreographer


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