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Beginner uses concrete, stiff associations.
Intermediate student uses abstract visualizations, concerned not so much with what they see, but with what they feel.
Beginner thinks "Ok, I step here and move my arm here..."
Intermediate student thinks "In a natural, free motion, the energy will find it's way... like a powerful ocean wave" <--- only less FRUITY
All the little resistance tricks that the uke may put up will be overcome be the completely free, all enveloping movement. Like water goes around the rocks.
10-01-2003 02:55 PM 