This week, Ann's partner, Chuck, came. It was great getting a new perspective on Tango, and getting a polish on my moves. I feel that some moves such as the front ocho, and back ocho have become more defined. Learning how to lead the woman into the circle seems to have opened a flood of combinations for me. I found myself in different postitions to lead into moves that I previously knew, such as the back ocho and front ocho. It simply feels natural at points to initiate these moves.
This weeks movie, secret in her eyes, was a very dark and chilling thriller. Although I didn't at first see many elements of Tango in the film, after discussing, and thinking about it more, there are things about tango that the movie may say. One, is the respect of touch between the man and the woman. I remember watching a movie, Take the Lead with Antonio Banderas. In the movie, Banderas plays a tango instructor in an at risk school. While some parents are in objection, Banderas' character states that "I am teaching these youth many things..." one of which is "respect of touch. I am teaching young men how to respectfully touch a woman, and I am teaching these young woman how to respect their bodies." This is not an exact quote, however, within the movie Secret in her eyes, the movie revolves around a rape incident. Tango, I believe, teaches this sense of respect. It teaches how to respect ones own body, and how to respect another person's body.
It is also becoming sad that the end of the quarter is coming. My time in class has been a great time to learn tango, however, next quarter, I'm unsure if I'll have enough time to dance at all. Dance is an important outlet in my life, and this class has been a great space of allotted time for me to utilize. Hopefully next quarter, I'll still be able to practice and dance.
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