“Sensitivity and Positive Intentions”: Celebrating International Dance Day
I recently revisited Sharna Fabiano’s wonderful article, Passion Container, and have added the following excerpt to my collection of quotes on connection and on Argentine Tango (you can find them in the Resources section):
“Tango dancers have the opportunity to become, in a sense, intuitive experts in body chemistry and body language. The tango connection, or embrace, is a way to develop tremendous sensitivity to the movement and language or the body as we synchronize with each partner. If our objective is the most comfortable and expressive dance possible, it’s in our best interest to pay close attention to the subtle gestures of our partner’s body, how he or she takes a particular step or simply the position of his or her shoulders. Noticing these details, often unconsciously, helps us to establish a better sensual connection, or better chemistry with that person. This highly tuned sensitivity and ability to adapt and synchronize is a defining characteristic of the very greatest tango dancers in the world. If, in addition to becoming sensitive, we deliberately apply positive intentions like enthusiasm, generosity, and sweetness to our dances with others, the tango becomes exceptional, even transformational.”
Happy International Dance Day!
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