5592  The right size

Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:30:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mario <sopelote@yahoo.com>
Subject: [Tango-L] The right size
To: tango-l@mit.edu


I'm observing that there is an 'ideal' partner size for close embrace Tango. Namely that the woman must be to a good degree smaller than the male..this is my taste and I think that it's an aesthetic one..and a sexy
one, too. The whole thing is about Male and Female and while I am a bit
handicapped by not being a female, I am guessing that she is getting off
on hanging on this big hunk of a man...check this video out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNxld4XshCY
Now, I'm not saying that they are going to go to bed with each other
but isn't it obvious that the size ratio and the strength and leadership
of the male role is what is giving this feminine woman her thrills?
Anyway, that's the way I see it. I know that there must be dozens of other
size relationships that produce good, satisfying dancing but I'm only talking archetypes here..me Tarzan you Jane.

Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:02:36 -0400
From: Steve Littler <sl@stevelittler.com>
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] The right size
To: Tango-L List <tango-l@mit.edu>

I wouldn't agree. Though I've had very excellent dances with ladies
shorter than her, my personal ideal-ideal is a lady whose cheek reaches
mine or nearly so. I'm 6' 0.5" with 1.5" heels. If the lady is about
5'6" or 7" with 3" heels, is pretty awesome (especially if she is a good
follower!)

But if they are a good follower they can be smaller or taller and still
render a most excellent dance with good posture, warm embrace,
musicality and great connection.

Steve

Mario wrote:

> I'm observing that there is an 'ideal' partner size for close embrace Tango. Namely that the woman must be to a good degree smaller than the male..this is my taste and I think that it's an aesthetic one..and a sexy
> one, too. The whole thing is about Male and Female and while I am a bit
> handicapped by not being a female, I am guessing that she is getting off
> on hanging on this big hunk of a man...check this video out:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNxld4XshCY
> Now, I'm not saying that they are going to go to bed with each other
> but isn't it obvious that the size ratio and the strength and leadership
> of the male role is what is giving this feminine woman her thrills?
> Anyway, that's the way I see it. I know that there must be dozens of other
> size relationships that produce good, satisfying dancing but I'm only talking archetypes here..me Tarzan you Jane.
>
>
>

Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:24:10 -0400
From: "Michael" <tangomaniac@cavtel.net>
Subject: Re: [Tango-L] The right size
To: "Mario" <sopelote@yahoo.com>, <tango-l@mit.edu>

Mario:
I don't agree at all there is an "idea" partner size. You wrote "she is getting off on hanging on this big hunk of a man." When is hanging onto your partner a good thing? You're supposed to maintain your own balance and axis. As for the woman being smaller, take a close look at the man. He is hunched over her, compensating for her height. His head is dropping forward beyond his chest. How is that good?

This doesn't look like a match made in heaven.

Michael
Returned today from the wonderful Atlanta Tango Festival
Leaving next week for Buenos Aires for two weeks


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From: "Mario" <sopelote@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 7:30 PM
Subject: [Tango-L] The right size

> I'm observing that there is an 'ideal' partner size for close embrace Tango. Namely that the woman must be to a good degree smaller than the male..this is my taste and I think that it's an aesthetic one..and a sexy one, too. I am guessing that she is getting off on hanging on this big hunk of a man...check this video out:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNxld4XshCY
> Now, I'm not saying that they are going to go to bed with each other but isn't it obvious that the size ratio and the strength and leadership of the male role is what is giving this feminine woman her thrills?