SLO Tango -- rotating

[jeff berkman]

Hi all,

This is Jeff from the Salsa world and  I wanted to share my opinions about rotating.  I believe that in any group lesson, except those involving dangerous lifts and tricks, rotating should be strongly strongly encouraged.  I'd go one step further by arguing that advanced Tango dancers should rotate with the same sex, so that they learn the follow and lead.  Tango originated this way, did it not?

Here's why rotation should be obligitory:

1. It's more inclusive.  All those single dancers out there will want to take the class that let's them participate, obviously.

2. You'll learn how to dance with many types of leads/follows.  Do you really want to be a great dancer with your parter but no one else?

3. Work out bad habits more quickly.  If you learn with only one partner, he/she may not be able to catch everything you are doing wrong.


4. Stronger bond between participants.  You will make your Tango community stronger by rotating.  It sounds cheesy but it's true.   

5. Better way to gage the different levels of dancing.  You'll have a better understanding of what makes a good dancer and what makes a bad dancer by learning with the good and the bad.

6. Chance to take a mini-vacation from partner.  Do you really want to dance the whole time with your partner, anyway?  

So that's about it.  It's an interesting debate but I think rotation wins hands down.  Good luck and I hope you figure out what is best for you and your Tango community.  -Jeff.



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