Related reading: four basic postures and walking methods of ballroom dancing

Posture is the basis of dance changes, and there are more than a dozen meticulous and strict classifications. But as long as you master the following four basic forms, you can touch the analogy.

C.p. (closed position) * closed position, also known as closed position, closed position or basic position. The key is that the horizontal lines of the two shoulders must be kept parallel and should not be confused with the position of the shoulders because of their width.

P.P. (walking posture) * posture, literally translated as walking posture. Also known as open position, line step position, V position, semi-closed counterpoint, etc. The key point is that the right side of the male partner is attached to the left side of the female partner, while the other side is relatively open, thus forming a "V"-shaped change in the horizontal line between the two sides. The views of both sides also focus on the extension direction of handshake.

O.P. (outer partner) pounces on the right position, the fork is called right cross position, and the right breech position includes counterpoint, right position with the same foot and so on. The point is that both sides are walking on the right side of the partner's body.

P.O. (outside the partner) the servant lies on the left side, also known as the left cross position, with the left buttock close to the counterpoint and the left position with the same foot. That is, both sides walk on the left outside of their partner's body.

These four postures are the basic postures often used in the structural changes of dance steps, so we must keep them in mind and use them skillfully. For friends who specialize in ballroom dancing, you should also remember English abbreviations. For use.

Walking method

Walking is one of the important basic skills of ballroom dancing. Different kinds of dances have different special requirements for walking:

First, the feet are parallel, straight ahead and straight back. Toes must point directly in front of the body, never to the side of the body. This basic method and principle must be followed, even if we advance synchronously in arrogance.

Second, land in order, and advance and retreat are different. When moving forward, the first foot should be placed on the heel, and then the foot center, sole and toes should be put down in turn; The second foot should lift the heel first and move through the sole and toes. Walking backwards is the opposite. The first foot falls on the toe first, and then the toe, sole and heel are put down in turn. The second foot needs to lift the toe first, and then push the ground with the heel.

Third, the feet should be centered. The upper body must always move on the vertical line between the center of gravity and the feet, and must never appear? A tentative foot? what's up The center of gravity is late? State.

Beginners, before entering dance learning, had better use the standard brain grip and its four postures, and practice walking in eight directions in different postures according to the above three points. In practice, people will definitely feel that if their feet are not parallel, they will be easily trampled by each other; It's hard to do it without following the heel and toe procedure? Foot to center of gravity? ; And if the foot does not reach the center of gravity, it will inevitably appear? Pouring your ass? 、? Stand up? 、? Pitch your upper body? It is difficult to maintain the standard grip because of the bump phenomenon such as push and pull. It can be seen that it is very important to walk correctly.

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