DIFFERENCES
TRADITIONAL TANGO
The
follower follows the leader > learning about posture + movement.
The
leader indicates when and in
which direction, the
follower moves, following
the movement of the follower
> learning about posture, movement, dance steps + navigation.
=
Top down leadership > the dominant partner decides who moves and
when.
= Spontaneous development of values by adapting to each other and
other couples using rules.
TANGO NUEVO (FFPD)
The
follower lets the movement of the leader, move her > offering a
point of connection, transporting his energy to her free foot.
The
leader moves the frame the follower creates, with the
counterpressure the follower provides > shifting weight
+ navigation.
=
Bottom up leadership > the subdominant partner provides the
connection to be, or not to be moved in her most preferable way by
the dominant partner.
= Spontaneous development of values by adapting to each other by
dividing tasks and exchanging roles.
development
from competition to cooperation
development
from partner preference to
enjoying differences.
development
from group formation of
like-minded people to connection with other cultures.
development from keeping control to leaving this control in the hands of others.
