![]() Dance has dated back hundreds of years, and traditionally, dance moves are named after what the lead does. In this book, we will assume the leader is a "he" and the follower a "she," because it is easier to write and understand "The leader positions his arm to his left and spins the follower around to her right" than to say "The leader positions the leader's arm to the leader's left 1'o and spins the follower around to the follower's right."Īlso, dance moves, although the names vary, have common names. This is not bigotry, males and females are fully capable of filling either role, it's simply a way to ease explanation of dance moves. We will use this precedent when discussing lead and follower moves simply for the sake of clarity. Traditionally in ballroom dance, and in east coast swing, the leader is male, and the follower female. But if you are taking your first ever dance lessons, public lessons can provide you with fun, connections, and encouragement to continue dancing.Ī note about move names They can be fantastic for increasing your performance and ability in dance. That's not to say private lessons are useless. In a public lesson, you'll have a lot more fun and variety when you're dancing with more than one person, it's nice to have someone else who's not an expert around.Like having jogging buddies, when you have colleagues expecting you, the pressure to show up and fulfill your promises to yourself is higher. In a public lesson, you will meet and make friends, or at least good acquaintances. ![]() There will be times when you're just exhausted and don't feel like dancing. With a private lesson, it is very easy to quit out of laziness.If you're just starting dance, private lessons may burn you out if you don't have an extremely upbeat, positive, or determined attitude. Private lessons are, more often than public lessons, better for dancers with months and months of experience looking to hone their skills.Private lessons take more out of your pocket weekly.Although a private lesson will get you more individual attention, it may discourage you from dancing for the following dancers: Some dancers believe that they will become a better dancer if begin with private lessons, because they will get more individual attention. Lessons are rarely so expensive as to be unaffordable (Average for public lessons is more or less $5-6 per person per hour, but prices will surely vary per studio).Īlthough private, one-on-one lessons may be tempting, if you are just starting dance, you would be wise to ignore them in favor of public lessons. The difference between reading words on a page and actually getting out there and learning from a professional how to dance is huge. You get a feel for dancing, and what dancing is actually like.Dancing is fun! Dancing with others doubles the fun!.Dance instructors are often connected to, or know of, dance locales and the dance scene in your town.Other dancers are able to catch mistakes that you would normally have trouble noticing yourself.Most of the time, dance lessons are small enough that a dance teacher is able to pay attention to you personally and help you out on what you're having trouble with, or something you're missing.You can ask questions of the dance teacher on how to perform certain moves if you are unsure.A dance teacher will often have knowledge and experience, the kind that cannot fully be conferred through a book or pictures. Many dance moves have nuances to positioning and style that a book cannot accurately describe. The key benefit is that a book is guaranteed to miss things. ![]() The benefits to taking lessons are numerous. But if you really want to dance well, you would be wise to take lessons. Practice and getting to know the movement of your body is one thing. Even a book with illustrations will not make you into a skilled dancer. ![]() I am saying all this for the benefit of those who wish to learn this dance and because it is something I am passionate about.To be blunt: you can not learn how to dance from a book. Swing dancing in general is much more relaxed than any of the other ballroom dances and having the proper frame is necessary, as it is one main difference. I am a teacher at a college swing dance club, and I know that this is important to correct. The follow’s left hand should be resting in the middle of the lead’s right upper arm near his triceps. The lead’s right hand should be on the follow’s left shoulder blade (not too high) so that the lead can control and direct her core. I have experienced this and it is confusing for both dancers. After this, these same arms should be completely relaxed if they remain up, this indicates a false lead to the follow. The lead’s left hand should be offered like a cookie jar, and the follow’s right hand reaches into it (mostly just her fingers, thumb is outside). The way you are holding hands is incorrect. I am inclined to bring this to your attention:
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