Most of the times when something goes wrong on the dance floor it is the Lead's fault. However, the follows can be at fault if they do not follow properly. I thought it would be fair to write about how to be a good follow after my last entry for the leads.
Tips for being a good Follow:
1. Keep a comfortable distance with your partner. You dictate how close you want to be. Also, don't stand right in front of him, stand slightly to his right.
2. Keep your fingers curled. Pretend you are holding an egg with your middle finger and thumb - that is how you should keep them all the time to provide a natural hook.
3. Keep tension in your arms in order to effectively follow your lead. Not too tense, not too wobbly.
4. Pull when you are being pulled and push when you are being pushed. Remember to keep tension in your arms and not let your elbows go behind the side of your body.
There are a lot of other details to point out but that will be written at a later post.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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ReplyDeleteI love to work with people on their connection! Women especially, seeing as how, I am a woman...
ReplyDeleteIt's really important to read your lead and respond to what he is communicating to you, not what you THINK he is trying to do. My best advice, let go... don't think to much and respond by feeling your partner... You may be surprised!