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Re: Relearning a new way for an old step.
Posted by Three Wise Men
9/24/2009  3:51:00 PM
A different country , possibly a different name. Rhythm dancing or the Rhythm Foxtrot is the one that has simular steps to the Basic Quickstep without any rise or fall.
We always teach this one first to a Beginners Class, but always, because this is a serious Dance School, we teach alignments starting diag to wall on the LF and make a quarter of a turn between steps 4 and 5.. Then complete the backward steps to face once again diag to wall. What we insist on is that we only turn after the step is completed and not to bend it by turning too early. This gives us precise clean lines. We are very carefull to teach that the person on the inside of a turn will take a much smaller step than the person on the outside of the turn and stay in the same position in relation to the partner. They learn this right at the beginning. All of this is imperative for other dances that will be taught later... So don't sell that old Rhythm dance down the river. It can be very important. It is also explained that dancing this dance in a confined space. like a Night Club or at a get together at home. The alignments will have to be bent to suit the environment.
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