The Anatomy of A Tango: The Conscious Receiver – What It Means To Be A Follower

Let us now take a closer look at tango’s second position. Far from being subordinate, the follower has equal status to the leader and in fact, is instrumental in being the initial impetus for the dance to commence. Being a follower in tango teaches us how to be a true follower beyond the ballroom floor and into the world of relationships. In this world that’s dominated by social media, the concept of followership has been muddled and reduced to a mere click of the like button. The art of tango teaches us how to be more discerning as to where we place our trust on and hand over our power to. Follow Linda Sutton’s lead and reconnect with the true essence of followership in the dance of life.