Don’t wake her up
“You want to put woman into sleep in the music with you.” Javier said and Andrea translated. Hence the adjustment on the embrace, the posture and the walk; get rid of the little nuisance that disturbs the tranquility and learn to respect her space and her balance.
Use the body to lead, use the mind to dance, listen to the music, listen to her body. Keep these in mind, then one would not fixate on leading the steps but the quality of each step. It may sound abstract and it is difficult to do. One’s body has to develop the muscle and strength to move smoothly.
If you watch old milongueros dancing, their upper body maintain at even level regardless what they are doing with their feet. Upper body movement is smooth, circular and calm even though D’Arienzo is playing. Less is more: less movement, deeper connection.
“Let her dream in your embrace and in the dance. Don’t wake her up…”
—Javier Rodriguez
This is what I am working on…
