Beginner
Lead and Follow
Beginner Level
The foundation — what every new dancer needs to know
The art of suggesting movement to your partner through your body — not forcing, not hinting, but clearly proposing what comes next.
Beginner focus
Lead with your center of mass, not your arms. Arms are the postal service, your body is the sender.
Tips
- •If you had to use force, you didn't lead it
Common mistakes
- •Leading with arms instead of body
- •Leading too early
- •No space for the follower
Practice drill
Dance with only one hand contact. If you can lead direction changes and turns, your lead comes from your body.