I am 5'1" only, my dance partner is 6'1", so even if I wear heels, I am still much shorter than him. We are thinking of taking argentine tango lesson together. Would it look really weird when we dance together? Sould I find someone who is closer to my height?
2007-11-05 04:51:25 · 4 answers · asked by Frances 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
It would look just fine, but learning and dancing will be more difficult whith this much of a height difference. I suggest you two go to a beginner group class. In beginner classes, the teacher will ask you to rotate partners. You will get a chance to see for yourself if the height difference makes it much harder or it feels ok.
2007-11-05 14:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are certain moves which will need adjusting, and some that are difficult with height differences, but all in all, it can work. There are two very important points for both of you:
1) Stand tall! He should dance at his full height; it looks better than crouching, and gives you a solid frame to work with. You should also dance at your full height, and straight rather than bending your head back to look up (maybe once in a while, but for the most part your head should be even). On the other hand, you should /not/ tiptoe or stretch up; since it's harder to balance if you aren't grounded.
2) Focus your energy! Even though ye're standing at different heights, your connection should focus on the space between. He should focus on the connection through somewhere between his lower ribs, or his bellybutton, and you should focus the connection through somewhere between your sternum up to your collarbone. This doesn't necessarily mean you're physically connecting at these points, but you are working to keep them in relation to one another.
A much shorter way of saying the above: Be who you are, and meet where you meet.
I'll also agree with a previous answer about beginner's classes; Tango is a social dance, so you get to dance with everyone, and classes often get people to switch partners
2007-11-06 00:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by Zachary A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Height is not important, talent is!
You can take advantage of the height difference, if you have a good program.
2007-11-05 05:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree, its the passion and execution you bring to the movement, get some Carlos Cardal records and practice. good fortune to you both
2007-11-05 05:36:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋