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How to dance with a partner reviews the traditional closed dance hold used in such ballroom dances as the waltz and foxtrot.
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How to dance with a partner reviews the traditional closed dance hold used in such ballroom dances as the waltz and foxtrot.
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How to Hold Your Partner
- The closed position is the most common hold in ballroom dance and is quite easy to do. The "leading partner" is traditionally a man. The "following partner" is traditionally a woman, but no one's going to be traumatized if you shake up that formula. There does, however, have to be one leader and one follower.
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How to Lead
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- The man, or the person assuming the man's role, traditionally leads his partner around the dance floor. This means that he determines the direction the couple dances in, whether they stay in one place or move around the floor and which steps they do. The following tips will help you take a strong lead:
- Maintain good posture.
- Move as a unit with your partner.
- Use your right hand (the one cupped under your partner's left shoulder blade) to guide your partner.
- Pushing with the heel of your right hand will guide your partner to the left.
- Scooping and lightly pulling the fingers of the right hand will guide your partner to the right.
- A gentle pull will move your partner towards you.
- A gentle push will move your partner backwards.
- Start with simple steps. Don't push your partner to do moves he or she may not know or be comfortable doing.
How to Follow
- Following is just as difficult as leading, particularly if you're dancing with a poor lead. If you're following, you must pay close attention to your partner's body. Your partner's chest and shoulders will usually lead the movement. You should maintain enough resistance in your upper body to be led, but not so much that you're leading. It's a tricky balance, but one that can be learned by dancing with partners of varying abilities. Here are some additional tips on how to follow your partner's lead:
- Don't lead. Even if your partner isn't a particularly good lead, pay attention to his or her body rather than pulling him or her around the floor.
- Support your own weight. You're following, but you're not a rag doll. Just because you're following doesn't mean that you're completely passive. Dance on your own two feet.
- Try to anticipate your partner's lead.
- Communicate with your partner. If he or she is trying to execute steps you don't know, let your partner know that you only know the basics. A good lead can and will adapt to whatever his or her partner is comfortable doing.
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