5290  The Cross :: To unwind, or not to unwind, that

Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:47:15 -0500
From: Robin Tara <rtara@maine.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] The Cross :: To unwind, or not to unwind, that
is the question...
To: <alex@tangofuego.us>, <tango-l@mit.edu>

I like this question.
And like most questions about followers' choice, it depends mostly upon the
music.



Robin

>
> What's the general consensus...after leading a follower to the cross (with a
> juicy pause immediately after the cross)...and transferring her weight to
> her left foot...should she keep her right foot behind (in the crossed
> postion) (not "unwinding")...or should she "unwind" (uncross) her right foot
> and bring it to the collected position?

From: steve pastor [mailto:tang0man2005@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 1:02 PM
To: alex@tangofuego.us; tango-l@mit.edu
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] The Cross :: To unwind, or not to unwind, that is the
question...

Alex:
?
"When her right foot is crossed behind, it makes a forward or side step
awkward if not impossible, and the only option is a back step (for her)."
I'd have to disagree with this statement, but it depends to a large amount
on how well your partner, and you?dance. Her right leg, which is behind
her left, ideally should be available to follow your lead.
?
You can play with this yourself by standing in the "crossed" position. If
all
of your weight is on your left foot, (as it should be if it was a weight
change
onto that foot) the right foot and leg is free to move: first a bit
backwards,
then to your right as it clears your right heel. From there you have
addtional
possibilities, including just collecting.
?
So, you could say this involves moving the foot back, but not taking a step
back. These kinds of movements can add a lot of variety to your dance.
?
The woman does this same sequence on her own if she "unwinds" without
being led.
?
You should also be able to lead it, given enough connection and technique
on both of your parts.
?
What is it?the majority is supposed to say?

Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:01:46 +1100
From: Victor Bennetts <Victor_Bennetts@infosys.com>
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] The Cross :: To unwind, or not to unwind, that
is the question...
To: "tango-l@mit.edu" <tango-l@mit.edu>
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If I am going to lead a forward or side step out of a cross I should lead the unwind. You can feel the woman is in the cross in close embrace so I think this should happen naturally anyway. Here is my wife's views:

I think there is plenty of time to unwind when it a side or forward step is led even if you are crossed. By that I mean that you unwind when you feel the lead to step forward or to the side but not really before.

Victor Bennetts

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