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Originally posted by Aleks
I'd like to know if the men also have experience of vice-like grips and steel arms....does your lead need to change with the follower?? |
Very much so.
I'm currently dancing most weeks with a very nice lady beginner who is picking it up really well. For some reason she seems to want to dance with me and is always asking me for feedback...
But until recently she's been a bit of a workout, though I haven't said anything while she was just getting the hang of things - I'd rather they danced with a bit too much resistance than not enough - till last week when I was dancing with her, and said something like "ok, you've got the resistance/connection thing very good, now try it with a quarter of the force".
She cottoned on brilliantly, and when I asked her at the end whether (a) she could feel the difference and (b) did she prefer it that way, the answer was a resounding yes to both. From my perspective the "feel" of the dance went from "Ok" to "delightful" at the same time.
As aside, BTW:
There is far too much in the way of blokes attempting to "teach" on the dance floor, when IMHO they would be much better off concentrating on improving their own lead.
If I say anything about a lady's dancing, it is only when I'm on taxi duty, and sparingly if that, or if I am specifically asked.
Chris