In the last article, we tackled the psychological reasons why ‘following’ in a ballroom dance may not be as bad as we think it is. Now, we look at specific techniques that help us connect and respond to our leader. Then we will finish off with a learning strategy to polish these techniques with minimal frustration. Continue reading "Leading VS Following – Part Two"
Finding that Ballroom Dance Connection
So, when was the last time you hit the dance floor and danced flawlessly, with no confusion from either side on what was going to happen next. Been awhile, hasn't it? For most of us, whether we are guiding the action, or responding to it, odds are our dance connection could use a little tweaking.
And if you feel like your partner 'just doesn't get you' no matter what you do, it helps to remember that dance connection is a two-way street. You may be the best in the world at connecting with your partner, and it won't be enough - he or she needs to connect back. But the least we can do is make sure we can hold up our end of the deal. Continue reading "Finding that Ballroom Dance Connection"