Hi All!

I'd appreciate your help - on weight changing in the International Tango. Reason is that I wish to buy a video/dvd that addresses this point.

But first the problem:
- Let's say, I lead a kind of swinging step: Step to the left with the left foot (LF), then with the right do a tap near the LF. Step to the right with the RF and tap with the LF near the RF. And again, LF to the left, with the RF closing to the left, etc.
- Next, I plan a slow backward rock, leading back with the LF. I must weight change from the LF to the RF. Then, with the LF step backward for the slow rock.

Now: How does the lead communicate the need to weight change to his partner?

My current dance teacher says I hacve to learn everything by heart and never do anything out of sequence - always doing the same thing - irrespective of circumstances. That sounds impossible - and dreadfully boring.

Can you help?
Can you advise me?

And then, can you recommend a video/dvd that teaches these aspects of leading-and-follwing?

Look forward to your reply
Bye
GrahamB

Simple answer: don't do swing steps in tango - they are totally out of character!

More complicated answer: tango does not have tapping actions, because in tango closing the feet on a quick implies a weight change (except that in the leader's case, he can fake it to get on the same foot as the lady)

From the suggested choreography, it seems you teacher does not actually understand the international tango, and therefore cannot imagine how to make it leadable.