No resistance, no weight? No! Really.
2026-02-21
I am at a loss to understand why so many Argentine tango teachers insist that, “We don’t share weight; we don’t offer resistance; we are
I am at a loss to understand why so many Argentine tango teachers insist that, “We don’t share weight; we don’t offer resistance; we are
The February 2026 issue of AOPA Pilot magazine recounts an event at Palm Beach International Airport where Air Traffic Control guided a non-pilot passenger to land safely after the pilot became incapacitated.
Those transcripts are gripping human drama. They are also a master class in how to teach someone a complex, high-stakes skill in real time.
The big lesson?
Stop teaching only Steps (figures).
Start teaching Strategy—the operating system that makes any steps work.
Cheat codes for tango: learning like a (playful) cheater What if we think differently about cheating? A person is looking for shortcuts in a game
Practice to perfect, then let the dance flow. See how ancient and modern philosophies of “Doing Without Trying” can give our dancing freedom and flow.
Argentine tango literature and workshops are filled with poetic attempts to wrap our arms around the concept of Connection. I was surprised and delighted to
Let’s take a strategic approach to learning and perfecting the fun, fancy moves.
Do they dance together? The oil pumps are pecking at the ground like dinosaurs.THE HIGH ROAD: Texans Have Perfected the Art of the Roadside Rescue
The article critiques the notion that dance partners should move independently with no resistance. Instead, it argues that balanced resistance is crucial for effective partnership in dance, enabling dynamic movements. Techniques such as weight shifts and pivots are discussed, emphasizing how preparing oppositional movements enhances the fluidity and communication between partners.
In a Facebook post, tango writer and promoter Dimitris Bronowski asked for references to online tango musicality courses. I suggested we also look beyond tango
Based on Argentine tango principles David@TangoTribe.com Apr 1, 2024 Solo practice — Explore and master moves to fit music, to prepare for partner dancing. Making