Women change their style - men rarely

[opendoor]

... was browsing again ;) and found this vid of Victoria Vieyra and Pablo Veron from 1999

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Lywh_SgN8

I only new the vids out of Victoria´s "Chico period" (NeoTango)

http://www.ar8.com.fr/bajotango/bajotango.html

and found, that she is quite versatile.

[jantango]

Women dance differently with every partner. Men have individual styles, and women adjust to them.

Victoria dances differently with Pablo Veron and Chicho Frumboli because they have different styles. They control what she does in the dance almost to the point of using her like a puppet.

I was worn out watching Veron run back and forth across the room. If tango was that much of a workout, I wouldn't be dancing much.

[Mladenac]

Men also adjust to a partner, maybe not so much but surely do.

As i am beginner i need a dance or two for adjusting

[Angel HI]

Not only beginners.... A good man will always adjust (accommodate) for his partner, as well.

[Mr Walker]

Not only beginners.... A good man will always adjust (accommodate) for his partner, as well.

Wow thanks for that...i adjust every dance because everything changes not only my partner..but also how others dancers around me..this way my partner not only can dance her dance but can remain safe...And if we meet again she may accept an invitation to dance with me...

[Ampster]

While it is (partly) true that men dance one style, and women have to adjust to each. It is also (very) true that each man MUST adjust the delivery of their style to each different partner. Because, no two followers dance the same.

Here's my take on the matter... I call it "Dialing in"--> Click here (http://ampstertango.blogspot.com/2009/05/dialing-in.html)

[Steve Pastor]

I'm going to argue that a man's "style" can change depending on music and the conditions on the floor, and your definition of "style".
I don't know how other people feel about my "style" (well, I have some idea because of whom I ask to dance whcih depends on how they react to both any invitation from me, and how they act when I dance with them (if they will have me!).
But, I sure don't dance the same way when the music has lots of energy as when it is soft and mellow, for example.

[waltzguy]

Welcome Mr. Walker.

I also strongly believe that men can adjust as much as women.

[Angel HI]

I'm going to argue that a man's "style" can change depending on music and the conditions on the floor, ....

But, I sure don't dance the same way when the music has lots of energy as when it is soft and mellow, for example.Isn't this a contradiction, or am I missing something (totally possible at this hour) :)

Welcome to the DF, Mr Walker.

[Lioness]

I think women's styles are more likely to change than men, because they get used to a different lead. I dance much much differently with my coach than with my partner for instance, because my coach has a different posture, and a greater understanding of leading. He is also a different height (DP is almost a foot taller than me) so we look different too.

[Mr Walker]

But, I sure don't dance the same way when the music has lots of energy as when it is soft and mellow, for example.

My style doe's not change because of what the music is doing, my energy changes to reflect the music so my partner has a base to work from. And
it's up to me to use my lead to deliver this information to my partner as clearly as i possibly can..

A warm thank you to the members welcoming me to this forum....

[Mladenac]

My style doe's not change because of what the music is doing, my energy changes to reflect the music so my partner has a base to work from. And
it's up to me to use my lead to deliver this information to my partner as clearly as i possibly can..

A warm thank you to the members welcoming me to this forum....

i agree with mr. walker

every woman has different posture, embrace (from boa constrictor to gentle ones), following technique

Good leader must adapt to a follower (good or bad one), and must put follower first than his interpretation of music and his own style.

maybe it is not change of style but it is adaptation to a follower

[Lui]

I adjust my style to the music and available space, then I adapt the complexity of movement to the level of my partner. What feels right for a Tuba tango is just not perfect for a Pugliese. The movement should keep her entertained and occasionally surprised, but never stressed or off balance. Since I choose step pattern and timing , we will both dance basically the same style, but the follower will add her own accents by embellishments