hbboogie1
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The shy, underconfident beginner: Not sure if they can tango too timid/delicate with movements backs away from partner during beginner’s class. Everyone else in the group encourages them to have more confidence.
The overconfident, know-it-all beginner: They think they're Tango experts after the first week of classes; they jump right into the line of dance, but they lack control. Imagine themselves experts because they've read a lot about Tango on the Internet, but they haven't lived any of it yet. Everyone else in the group just sighs.
The eager-to-learn-but-not-terribly-physically-gifted beginner: Happy about learning Tango, but somewhat of a walking disaster, because they lack one or all of the following: strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, body control.
The musically/rhythmically-handicapped beginner: Whose greatest struggle is dancing on beat moving to the right rhythm. Everyone else in the group admires their enthusiasm but wishes they would slow down.
The Stage-happy beginner: Attracted to Tango for the fancy movements wants to learn lifts and aerials before getting down the basics. Everyone else on the dance floor hopes that someday they will understand what's really important in dancing social Tango.
The overaggressive beginner: Wants to play the hard game right away, kicks at every opportunity causing injury to others. Holds up the line of dance. Teaches on the social dance floor. Everyone else in the group finds them difficult to play with.
The "natural" beginner: The lucky few who are physically and musically talented, who pick up everything from the walk to the rhythm after being shown just once. Everyone else in the group wishes they were like that when they started.
The "inverse" beginner: Consistently does everything to the opposite of what they're supposed to do: Often confused with the overaggressive beginner. Everyone else in the group wonders if the hemispheres of their brain are switched, and tries to avoid dancing next to them in class.
The martial-artist beginner: Has good balance and body control because of extensive experience in other arts, but trouble adjusting to new techniques. In tango forgets frame and resorts to TKD/karate/judo/kung-fu stance out of habit. It’s important not to collide with this beginner, his hands are registered lethal weapons.
The overconfident, know-it-all beginner: They think they're Tango experts after the first week of classes; they jump right into the line of dance, but they lack control. Imagine themselves experts because they've read a lot about Tango on the Internet, but they haven't lived any of it yet. Everyone else in the group just sighs.
The eager-to-learn-but-not-terribly-physically-gifted beginner: Happy about learning Tango, but somewhat of a walking disaster, because they lack one or all of the following: strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, body control.
The musically/rhythmically-handicapped beginner: Whose greatest struggle is dancing on beat moving to the right rhythm. Everyone else in the group admires their enthusiasm but wishes they would slow down.
The Stage-happy beginner: Attracted to Tango for the fancy movements wants to learn lifts and aerials before getting down the basics. Everyone else on the dance floor hopes that someday they will understand what's really important in dancing social Tango.
The overaggressive beginner: Wants to play the hard game right away, kicks at every opportunity causing injury to others. Holds up the line of dance. Teaches on the social dance floor. Everyone else in the group finds them difficult to play with.
The "natural" beginner: The lucky few who are physically and musically talented, who pick up everything from the walk to the rhythm after being shown just once. Everyone else in the group wishes they were like that when they started.
The "inverse" beginner: Consistently does everything to the opposite of what they're supposed to do: Often confused with the overaggressive beginner. Everyone else in the group wonders if the hemispheres of their brain are switched, and tries to avoid dancing next to them in class.
The martial-artist beginner: Has good balance and body control because of extensive experience in other arts, but trouble adjusting to new techniques. In tango forgets frame and resorts to TKD/karate/judo/kung-fu stance out of habit. It’s important not to collide with this beginner, his hands are registered lethal weapons.
