Thread: Moves v Style
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Old 8th-August-2002, 02:00 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I could be wrong (it does happen) but I think most people's basic dance style is developed very early on, and doesn't usually alter - learning more moves certainly doesn't change it - the rough edges get knocked off and the moves become technically more proficient, but that's all.

Maybe there are a few basic styles that we fall into (obviously what follows are caricatures and we're all really mixtures, but usually one or other style seems to predominate):

These were once summarised for me by suggesting that men's styles were either that of Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly - ie probably "Smoothie" or "Powerhouse" in this list:

The Bouncer - energetic, vigorous up-and-down arm movements, prefers fast music

The Smoothie - graceful, sinuous arm movements, prefers medium/slow music

The Powerhouse - muscular, arms used for lifts and drops, prefers medium/fast music

The Sleaze/Tart - older than partner, arms used for close control, prefers slow music

The Athlete - slim/toned, can adapt arm-styles, no preference in music. (In fact, damn near perfect!)

AND OF COURSE, A CATEGORY FOR MYSELF:

The Wannabe Youngagain - best days long gone, arms occasionally in right place, can't hear music

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