Graciela's tango-specific principles
(summarized by Julia von Flotow with input from Lori & Joyce):
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Have confidence in yourself - to entrust yourself to another -
To follow your feelings (not your thoughts) -
To open to and receive the ground - (open your feet and receive the ground) -
Feel the connection between “el perineo“ and the diaphragm/solar plexus - to centre, connect with, activate and manage your energy from the inside out (“zipper” analogy) - energy moving up like a fountain from perineum to hands -
To be fully present, aware and in contact with the ground throughout the dance (the foot of the loose leg stays connected to the ground) -
The loose leg belongs to your partner -
Energy directed to 1st floor balcony - to the person with whom you really want to dance
The more active upward-flowing energy, the better your balance
Arms, hands, posture, balance is the woman's problem - no weight in arms on man's shoulders
Legs like oil - don't think about or with the legs
“Lioness” resides in perineum
