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Ah ok. Makes sense. Re Henry's comment, my problem was also with getting weight over leg, but also body alignment (remembering to not turn it too much and break). If I remember that the pivots tend to work.
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At the point where you are coming forward, partner backing LOD, with your right foot coming forward and partner dropping foot back,well into knees, try and get the best connection you can here( contra body), both your weights should be forward towards each other. You don't really want to feel that you are fully over your right leg as that will take your weight into your partner. Even though you are on that right leg, by now you must try and develop a strong left side lead, and the partner does the same. You need to try and feel the volume in your top. As you come forward, I always think about my shoes doing the work ( the suede soles) and then keep the volume out to left, don't drop sides, feel that although my feet and going in a forward then back action, my body is forward to my partner thoughout all, body passing and around, then dropping my foot slightly backwards ready to receive my partner coming forwards. The person coming foward always has the power, even if lady comes forward in any steps, the lady then has the power. Think of that in weave actions.
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I've just created a new move by chance which not unexpectedly is an old move called the Boleo. I thought the Boleo was something else.
I lead a pivot and just before the follower lands, lead a pivot right back in the opposite direction. The result is a lovely outstretched flicking leg making an arc. I mustn't over do it though. |
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I understand that suede is the most appropriate. But surely leather is more slippy slidey and easier?
The soles can be / are as slippy/slidey as you need them or like them to be. |
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At the point where you are coming forward, partner backing LOD, with your right foot coming forward and partner dropping foot back,well into knees, try and get the best connection you can here( contra body), both your weights should be forward towards each other. You don't really want to feel that you are fully over your right leg as that will take your weight into your partner. Even though you are on that right leg, by now you must try and develop a strong left side lead, and the partner does the same. You need to try and feel the volume in your top. As you come forward, I always think about my shoes doing the work ( the suede soles) and then keep the volume out to left, don't drop sides, feel that although my feet and going in a forward then back action, my body is forward to my partner thoughout all, body passing and around, then dropping my foot slightly backwards ready to receive my partner coming forwards. The person coming foward always has the power, even if lady comes forward in any steps, the lady then has the power. Think of that in weave actions.
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I've just created a new move by chance which not unexpectedly is an old move called the Boleo. I thought the Boleo was something else.
I lead a pivot and just before the follower lands, lead a pivot right back in the opposite direction. The result is a lovely outstretched flicking leg making an arc. I mustn't over do it though.
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Indeed, it would have. There is a ballroom saying regarding weight distribution.."balls over the balls"...
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Never heard that. Easy to remember.
![]() ![]() I thought it was nose over toes. You must hang out in a different type of dance hall to me Jennifer! ![]()
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![]() ![]() I thought it was nose over toes. You must hang out in a different type of dance hall to me Jennifer! ![]() ![]()
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Complicated. Knees bent and volume to left and body forward to partner are main things for me to remember. I've only ever pivoted forwards on left foot to date (I think......). Have pivoted backwards on right though.
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This is an interesting thread. I am a dancer not a teacher. I have Gold Bar medals in all 5 ballroom and all 5 latin dances. I am currently trying to get to grips with the advanced choreography my teacher is writing in for me.
I will keep looking at this thread, I dont come on here much these days. |
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This is an interesting thread. I am a dancer not a teacher. I have Gold Bar medals in all 5 ballroom and all 5 latin dances. I am currently trying to get to grips with the advanced choreography my teacher is writing in for me.
I will keep looking at this thread, I dont come on here much these days. |
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I was answering this at work and my PC crashed, so I decided to go home! Simple way to pick up pivots is from 3 steps of a natural turn.
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![]() ![]() I thought it was nose over toes. You must hang out in a different type of dance hall to me Jennifer! ![]() ![]()
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I understand that suede is the most appropriate. But surely leather is more slippy slidey and easier?
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That make sense.
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This is what I bought. Incredibly light and very comfortable and very cheap.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Comfortabl...item232f225a70 |
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This is what I bought. Incredibly light and very comfortable and very cheap.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Comfortabl...item232f225a70 |
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I can't really see the soles clearly, but it does look like the suede type material I mean. So yes, they are leather, but a bit like suede? I'm sure someone will come up with the correct name.
One thing to watch is that as I brush one foot across and beyond the other they grip on each other and I almost fell over once. So I apply Vaseline on the insides. |
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It is an artificial leather / PVC blend (PU Leather) on the upper and a artificial suede on the sole.
One thing to watch is that as I brush one foot across and beyond the other they grip on each other and I almost fell over once. So I apply Vaseline on the insides. |
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Not my thread of course but I would say you can most definitely join in. You don't have to be a dancer or teacher to want information, or voice an observation.
Jennifer F - this is your thread, so hope I'm not "treading on your toes" with this answer to CC ? Quote:
No, not at all...I just started the thread as I can see that there seems to be a number of people more interested in technique etc this year. Everyone welcome to join in.
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great thread - great idea - will help with any questions that need answering
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great thread - great idea - will help with any questions that need answering
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Indeed, it would have. There is a ballroom saying regarding weight distribution.."balls over the balls"...
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Yes please! Great idea
Am always sad we don't learn more about this in the show, and it really bugs me that we see so little of the actual training ![]() I love dancing (previously ballet and modern, currently swing dancing) but have never learned ballroom/Latin. One day, when I find the time/money...! Jennifer_F (I think it was in your post), what is LOD please? |
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Hello Everybody - As other posters have mentioned, this is an interesting thread.
I'm not a teacher, but can dance (Gold Star Ballroom, Gold Bar Latin) but am not dancing at the moment. I don't contribute often to the Strictly forum (i lurk a lot ) but will keep popping into the thread to have a look.
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