gaze

The Gaze:
What I find interesting about the gaze is that it isn't something that we need to practice. While the tango is surely filled with certain etiquette points, it seems to me that the gaze comes naturally for everyone. This being said, while dancing the tango is physically difficult - the gaze seems to be one of the most nerve wrecking aspects. It is funny though, because while I feel uncomfortable looking for a dance partner through eye contact, the second contact is made it seems natural and fitting. I suppose this is because everyone feels a bit nervous. I am curious as to how the tango might be if there was no gaze, and rather just oral interaction. I don't think it would be as exciting.