How I did it: Like many things, it was a matter of degrees.. the 1st few introductory lessons before an event gave way to group classes.. to workshops.. then festivals and even international events!

Consistency may be the hobgoblin of little minds, but 5 minutes a day is better than 1 hour a week. Human nature is to look for shortcuts, but there's really no substitute for the basic willingness to persist.

Lessons & tips: Be patient with yourself - tango is a patient dance.

Be humble and value the fact that we're all learning - whether you've danced 8 minutes or 8 yrs!

No, really - followers, appreciate the fact that the leader is really trying! Leaders, this should be a given for you, too! Your real skill is to allow the follower to shine no matter what level they are!

Resources: Initially, excellent teachers who taught about life, as well as tango.

Then, friends who helped to make the journey a little less lonely.

Finally, some special connections - ones that I cherish and take with me into each tango yet to be danced. "You dance your life," the old milongueros implore.

Sep 30, 2008, 08:15PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer