FROM VAUGHAN
Basic Isn't Easy
The box Waltz is usually the first thing anyone learns in Ballroom. Forward, side, close. Back, side, close.
And yet, as a professional, I used it all through my career. So did the top dancers I trained with. Swing, flight, driving action, posture, hold: every mechanic of Ballroom dancing can be improved through this one simple movement.
So please don't be fooled. This may be basic, but it is not easy.
Here's where most dancers come unstuck. Not the pattern. The weight change.
"Which foot do I use?" If you're ever asking that, it means the weight change isn't automatic yet. Get it right, and you never have to think about your feet again. You can think about where you're going, how you're turning, and, with a partner, leading and following.
That's also why solo practice matters so much. If you're a good solo dancer, you'll be an amazing partner. It's not your partner's fault if the dancing isn't working. It's usually something you can fix on your own.
So tell me: when you practise, do you ever dance on your own, or only with a partner? Hit reply. I read every one.
Vaughan
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"If you're a good solo dancer,
you'll be an amazing partner."
This Edition's Tutorial
Waltz Basic Steps for Beginners (Solo)
Problem: You know the box pattern, but your weight changes feel clumsy and you keep wondering which foot to use.
Promise: Master the box Waltz footwork and weight change on your own, so your feet become automatic and you can focus on your partner.
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