Exactly as with the shoes, there is no universal practice or care routine where one size would fit all. Find an active approach that feels fun, doable, and makes sense to you. And remember: it’s not just about muscles. See any conditioning and technique as something that allows you to become more of a sensing being that is free to creatively express through movement.
Read MoreWhile collecting data for this blog series, I asked tangueras in my local group:
What do you do to take care of your feet? What issues do you have to deal with, and what did you find helpful?
I was hoping to connect with a few local dancers and get to know my tango community better. But what followed was a deluge of comments, questions and messages from all over the world.
Read MoreOne of the first changes I noticed during my professional training was how much I began looking for sensory comfort in daily life. … When it came to my footwear, I gradually got rid of anything that restricted my feet or their movement in any way, and anything with heels. This included what most people would call “flats”: 0.5 cm heeled shoes.
But what actually happens when you wear ANY heeled shoe?
