02-22-2008
The Wisdom of the Basic 8 Count - By Jean-Pierre Sighé
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When the enthused Tango student walks into the first class, the usual immediate impressions include a sense of embarking on unknown territory. Here, everything seems sophisticated and complex, somewhat intimidating. Hopefully, the student has opened the right door for proper and accurate information. In this case, words such as “walking”, “posture”, and “balance” should soon emanate from the instructor’s lips. They will help build the needed foundation in the student’s mind. The student will soon begin to work on the structure of the dance itself, as a composing exercise. The Basic 8 Count - perhaps mentioned once or twice during the course of the general conversation about Tango - will be studied.
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