If a dancer is feeling off balance while working on his footwork in a dance, it’s very likely his or her weight isn’t properly settled on the leg that the dancer is supposed to be standing on. A dancer should feel as if the dancer’s weight has completely shifted over onto one leg before the…
For some reason, as dancers learn ballroom dance technique they will frequently take steps that are too big. The forward step is a good place to check your footwork. If your step is too long you’ll find that your body will be left behind the foot. Your body center will not be above your supporting…
If you find yourself losing your count or falling out of time while dancing, it’s probably because you are trying to do too many things at once. If you’re thinking about your posture, your footwork, where your partner is, which way your head should be, etc., you probably won’t have room to think of the…
If you can relax into your posture, it should feel easy to breathe, even if you’re moving. You shouldn’t be holding your breath or straining because your shoulders are too tense. The goal is to make your hold firm enough that your partner can feel where you’re trying to move and how you want to…