Festivalito con Amigos 2025, Saarbrücken, Germany
In a social media discussion, a woman wrote eloquently of what it is like to dance with a musical leader:
"I don’t lead, but as a follower, when I dance with a great leader whose musicality is excellent, I internally bow to them, because to me it is absolutely incredible how you guys do it! How do you tell my body what to do, how and when, totally bypassing my own controlling mind and achieving precision as the result? Moreover, when the lead is feather-light, comfortable, and seems effortless, it’s pure magic to me. So… may this be an encouragement for those who are hesitant to learn musicality - it really pays off."
My response to her is the following:
