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Ideal partner height?

Posted by John H.

10/15/2003 4:30:00 AM

Hi!

What do you think is the ideal difference in height for ballroom (international standard)? Since women wear higher heels, I would have thought that she should be between 5 and 15 cm (2 to 6 inches) shorter. Does that sound about right?

re: Ideal partner height?

Posted by John H.

10/15/2003 6:48:00 PM

Thanks for these replies. What about the minimum height? Is it more to do with the level of hips, i.e. she could be much shorter if her legs are relatively long compared to her back? At least I find that it's hard to dance with someone whose hips are much lower down than mine. Esthetically it might be better if she isn't much shorter, no matter how high the hips are? What do you think?

re: Ideal partner height?

Posted by foreverdancer

10/16/2003 6:45:00 PM

Originally posted by John H.:
Hi!

What do you think is the ideal difference in height for ballroom (international standard)? Since women wear higher heels, I would have thought that she should be between 5 and 15 cm (2 to 6 inches) shorter. Does that sound about right?

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