My dance partner is taking lessons from
a different studio than I am. I would like to mention the studio, but I know I shouldn't. Where is this on a syllabus?

He says he is learning the run around that can be done in any dance (not in time to the music) and as many times as the man wants. I don't like it.
When he tried it with me in the foxtrot, I could do it for 2 or three times but then I felt I was ready to come out. He has not done it yet in the waltz with me. Maybe it will feel better.

Would someone explain to me really what this is and the woman's part, footwork,coming out lead, etc. He just tells me to follow.
Needing help in getting the feel of this so I don't get perturbed in doing something that doesn't seem like dancing.

Thanks, I need some feedback on this.

Youve described a " movement "-- name of step ,please ( and the dance )

I am sorry but that is what he calls it. It can be in Waltz, Foxtrot any dance.

He is taking Bronze level II and I am wondering if it is Run and Box.

I did it in swing with one of the instructors and we just ran around each other in a tight circle and finally came out on the rock step.
Swing worked OK.

Does that help. I will try to get more info.

Gloria,
Terence2 is correct. Run-around is not a step, per se, that I have ever seen taught, though some studios may call it that.
It almost sounds like you are describing maybe the grapevine or something similar? Grapevine is a step that can be used in most every dance.
Some of the experienced instructors on this site can help you, for sure.

Glorial. Standing Spin is the name you are after.
Standing Spin to the left.Can come after a Same Foot Lunge in the Waltz.. Turn continuously to the left on the ball of the LF. Whilst the weight is centred over the LF, the RF assists the rotation with strong pressure on the ball of the foot..
Lady take full weight forward onto left foot remaining in contact with the inside of the man's right leg and hip line. Continue to run forward in a circle to the left around the man's standing leg. If you can, find Marcus Hilton on Ballroom Competition Figures 2 for a demonstration.It is not a hard step to do. The amount of turns will depend on the ability of the couple to keep balance, rhythm and shape. To finish for the man simply check forward LF on the count of 1. replace to RF on 2 step to the side LF on 3. Can finish with a Chasse but watch your direction. Do the Checking action diag. to the wall against the LOD. If I were you I would make a copy of this. Some of you others might do the same then you will know what a Standing Spin is. Good Luck

Serendipidy, do you think this is what it is.

If I understand your posting, my left leg is between and I am moving to my left forward with my right foot outside of the man's left leg.

What is my body position, and shape to the man's centre point? I feel I should be running with my feet close together on the balls of my feet. With him I am turning to my right.

Rhythm to him is all fast qq's. He must not have it yet. He stops spinning then waits for a slow and comes out. This is when I finally feel back in time with the rhythm.

Thanks for helping me,

Would you have done this runaround if the music were not quick notes, meaning if there were slows?

Is this stepping only suitable in certain situations in the music. I feel I look silly running in a circle with all these quicks where there is a qqs or sqqs type of music going on. Once around, maybe twice but once the third time comes I am ready to get back with the proper timing.

My partner thinks it is the latest thing, and that we should be doing it whenever he feels like it. I sound annoyed, don't I, and I guess I am. Sorry.

I cannot figure out why this studio is teaching this to beginners when there is so many other nice things to learn in waltz, foxtrot, etc.

I didn't get what you meant when you said you were both stepping forward in a curved feather action where the lady in stepping backward.

Standing spin - in FOXTROT and WALTZ, sometimes, in TANGO

1. start in a left whisk position,
2. In 4 quick steps(1 measure in waltz, and 4 beats in foxtrot or Tango), Woman circles the man (clock wise)for almost a full circle.
3. Ending: man ready to move his left foot backward, and woman ready to move her right foot forward. The ending is similar/identical to the ending of a natural turn.

Hope this helps.

Q. stand.spin was the obvious answer--but-- if they were doing Amer.style, it may be something entirely different.

my guess is this--- if you are at the level of O.S.spin -- surely you would know the name ? ( probably true for amer.style as well )

As to the timing-- A well known Amat. once asked A. Moore, " how fast should I go ?" -- he replied " as fast as you can my dear " !

Terence2, it is American style, and you are right.

I did find out other names from him. He says it can be called, Natural and reverse Fleckerl, Running Wing.

Now that I have the right names to help everyone, what should I be aware of to be able to do this well with him.

Since I don't take lessons with him, what tips do I need to follow him well.

Thanks, once again