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Originally posted by Lynn
I know its about balance rather than weight (I'm only about 7 1/2 stone) and I know it will be better for guys I dance with if I can control my own momentum and weight rather than them having to 'catch' me (not that I fall over, I'm not that bad! I just want to improve.) |
You already got some great tips from James and ChrisA, well worth practising the standing on the ball of one foot for as long as possible, will strengthen your leg muscles and help your spinning.
To help with general control balance, you might have to shift your focus slightly during the dance and rely less on your partner. Many Beginners rely on their partner's strength (pull / push / hold / momentum) to travel / get into positions, and this causes many problems, worst of which is stiff arms / yanking etc...
I recommend you practise 'air' dancing, where you follow your partner (pick a reasonably good lead for this exercize) without actually holding their hand, but keeping your hand an inch away from theirs at all time. This will make you much more aware of how you move, and force you to take responsibility for your own momentum.
Another (similar) exercize recommended by DavidB, was to use a 5 pound note instead of hand contact, trying to maintain a connection without tearing the note!
Good luck,
Franck.