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Originally posted by jiveoholic
I (humbly) think that the lady does neet the man's hand to stop! If not, there will be no connection between us.
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You are quite right of course. To clarify what I was trying to say, the ladies do indeed need the men's energy to dance and in fact many moves would be nigh on impossible to dance otherwise (Try the Ballroom drop!). Unfortunately, it seems that a common fault when starting is to overly rely on the man pulling / pushing / stopping / etc... creating an imbalance in the tension / release.
What I normally recommend (usually during workshops, but occasionally on the dance floor) is to try dancing without holding hand. This seems impossible to start with, but can be good fun, and certainly makes you aware of your own balance (or lack thereof).
For most step backs / turns and spins, the lady should be able to stop herself. Once this is mastered and comfortable, she can then exagerate the turn / spin / twist by using her partner's hand to pull against.
I hope this clarifies a bit.
Franck.