Ballroom dancing is difficult to learn but a lifetime experience once it is learned. |
The Nitty Gritty of Ballroom Dancing Leading In ballroom dancing, the man leads and the woman follows. This does not mean the man hauls a woman around the dance floor, yanking and pushing her through complicated movements. It does mean that a man signals his movement before he moves his foot. Leading starts with posture. A man stands tall with his upper body inclined slightly forward and his weight on th balls of his feet. He steps toward his partner, keeping his hips and upper body directly over the supporting foot. Steps are direct: directly forward, to the side, or backwards. Many beginners, fearful of stepping on their partner's feet, perform a kind of "duck walk" while attempting to step outside the woman's feet. Gentle pressure from the man's right hand is use dot lead a partner. The left hand is only used when the partners separate. |
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