
Element of good social dancing
Leaning to social dance is a lot of fun. As with any other skill there are elements and skill set you will learn that will make your ballroom dancing great. Here is a great list of elements you will learn that will have you dancing like a star in no time.
- Walks, Weight Changes, & Chasses
- School Figures
- Rhythm and Timing
- Tempos
- Footwork
- Poise, Posture, & Hold
- Leading and Following (Body, Shoulders, Hand, Open)
- Five Foot Positions
- Top Development
- Turns (Natural and Reverse)
- Amounts of Turn
- Directions & Alignment
- Rise & Fall
- Sway
- Balance
- Vertical Rhythm
- Latin Movement (Typical)
- Style
- Head , Shoulders, Hands, & Arms
- Continuity of Movement
- Amalgamations
- Contra Body Movement Position
- Smoothness
- Musical Interpretation & Phrasing
- Body Lines
- Grace & Composure
- Body Flight