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Soft & Easy

Posted by Dave

12/22/2005 6:31:00 AM

What are some of the key elements that go into making our dancing look light(soft) and easy.

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Posted by John

12/22/2005 9:08:00 AM

One is soft knees

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Posted by phil.samways

12/22/2005 9:23:00 AM

exactly - soft knees is top priority.
2)Perfect togetherness is important. This means good leading and following.
3)Also, perfect balance at all times.
4)sensible (not exaggerated)use of body sway, as this gives turning actions a 3-dimensional aspect, minimising the appearance of stiffness

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Posted by Juice23

12/22/2005 2:36:00 PM

In standard top line should have tone but not be tense or stiff.

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Posted by John

12/23/2005 3:07:00 AM

Turning the correct amount between steps so there is no stopping and starting of the body rotation or movement. Flowing from one figure into another so they all look as one.

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Posted by Onlooker

12/24/2005 11:54:00 PM

Use your feet and ankles as well as the knees. If it is Quickstep you should have a higher contact point than if you were doing the Waltz or Foxtrot.

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Posted by Jane

12/25/2005 5:19:00 AM

Smile ? It always makes a couple relax and look as though thay are not working.

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Posted by John

12/25/2005 6:34:00 AM

Jane you are so right. I think this is more impotant than soft knees. When we don't smile we are more likly to overwork not letting our body do the work for us by move the body naturaly.

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Posted by Dave

12/25/2005 6:36:00 AM

Onlooker could you explain how we use our legs and knees to dance softly,thanks Dave

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