There are scientific principles and theories EVERY time you move !.. whether dancing, walking, sitting,

or running...

Kinetic energy is present in all actions that require progression..

The musical adaption ( and technique ) to the " motion ", is the artists embellishment .

The Art of Ballroom Dancing is being able to adjust or readjust. We have the natural ability to do just that. Man has danced since the beginning of time. Even before it was found that if we beat a hollow log music was created. They new nothing about kinetic energy or basic scientific principles. Do we need to know or shall we just dance. Hold on. Shall i scientifically sit down in my chair. Or shall i just sit down.

You seem to have missed the point (AGAIN!)

You stated that dance was, or infered, ONLY an art form.. well after teaching for nigh on 60 yrs, I can tell you that the majority of students never reach that plateau .

And, yes , the dynamics of movement as applied to " dance " have to be taught to achieve ANY standard, even to the social beginner ( and will continue to be taught thru higher levels ).
As a Coach, were I to ignore these principles, the results I have been able to achieve for my students, would not exist .

When is a zig zag not a zig zag. I suppose when it becomes a grapevine??.

Strange question.

When is a Zig Zag not a Zig Zag? When it's not a Zig Zag.

If you mean to ask what the difference is between a Zig Zag and a Grapevine, it is my impression that they are synonymous, Zig Zag being the English term while Grapevine is American. But we should ask our English friends to be sure...

Regards,
Jonathan Atkinson
www.ballroomdancers.com

same, same .. except.. as you know, less Quicks

The Zig Zag i learnt in the Quickstep has the lady starting in Promenade and only turning to face partner at the end. In a Grapevine the lady as well as the man turn to face the other way and back again. I was under the impression this came from English Old Time Dancing. A dance they do called the Balmoral Blues which has been around for ever has in it two Grapevines.