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Tips On Western Dancing: "Partners"

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Cowboys - Leaders, be aware of your abilities as a dancer. Dancing is supposed to be a pleasurable experience for both ! ( Ladies dont like to be dragged, yanked, or forced on the dance floor).

Cowgirls - Do not give your partner the "death" grip, when dancing. Keep fingers open & build enough resistance so that the joined hands remain centered between the partners.

Cowboys - Always give your lady /partner, time & space to finish her turns. Dont force it.

Cowgirls - The man must be allowed to lead the dance.

General: Both the Cowboy & Cowgirl should brush up on their Dance Floor Etiquette, so they know where they belong on the dance floor ! Always remember to have fun !!!

TIPS ON LINE DANCING :

Keep your eyes forward. Dont look down at your feet while you dance. It's good to keep your chin up.
Be aware of your posture. Dont slouch, twist or lean. Think of your rib cage as the center, let it leadas the rest of your body follows.
Dance into the floor. Keep your center of balance over the foot with the weight on it, keep your knees soft/slightly bent, so you dont bounce to much.
Dance to the music. Listen to the song and try to coordinate steps to music.
Never walk through a line of dancers to cross the floor - always walk around the outside or wait for the dance to finish
Never stand on the dance floor to talk - if music is playing leave the dance floor to chat
Never hog floor space to 'perform' - if the floor is full take small steps, and watch for collisions
Never stop in the middle of a dance to teach, as you'll be in the way. Go off the floor to teach
Never let your feet, knees, arms or elbows become dangerous weapons on the dance floor
Never show off. Crazed variations, turbo spins, high kicks and jumps just put people off - YOU!!
Always leave the outside edge of the dance floor clear for partner and couple dancers
Always give way to dancers around the outside of the floor
Always dance with the 'flow'. The Line Of Dance (LOD) is anti-clockwise
Always show appreciation to, live acts, instructors and DJ's - they work hard for you.
Practice, practice, practice your dancing.
Smile, & have fun when you dance!

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