Blues is one of the hottest dances in the history of mankind. Dance about love and passion, dance about a man and a woman, dance-play, dance - seduction … The culture of blues dancing varies greatly depending on the country and the dance school. However, there are some general rules that will allow you to successfully start dancing to blues music.
It is necessary
- - partner / partner,
- - slow blues music,
- - a room with a suitable floor (preferably wooden),
- - clothing that does not hinder movement,
- - comfortable shoes.
Instructions
Step 1
Preparation
You don't need a partner for this step. Turn on the music. Stand so that your feet are directly under the body at a short distance from each other. Practice shifting your weight from one leg to the other in time with the music. Make sure that the weight is strictly on the left or strictly on the right leg and never between. This is one of the basic rules of the blues step.
Step 2
Closed position
The blues is danced in a closed position: facing each other. The legs are positioned as follows: partner's left leg - partner's left leg - partner's right leg - partner's right leg. The partner's right hand hugs the partner and is located on the "bra line". The partner's left hand rests on the partner's hand, creating good contact. The partner's left hand is holding the partner's right hand.
Step 3
Contact and maintenance
Leading in the blues is carried out by the partner's transfer of weight from one leg to the other and steps in any direction. In order for the partner to be able to understand what movement the partner is "communicating" to her at the moment, the couple must be in contact. There are two points of contact in a closed position:
- the right shoulder (hand) of the partner and the left shoulder (hand) of the partner
- the inner part of the partner's left thigh and the outer part of the partner's right thigh.
If there is contact at both points, it is very simple to lead the partner in the right direction and make her shift the weight.
Step 4
Balance
In order to comfortably dance the blues, you need to find a balance in a pair. To do this, try, while standing in a closed position, at the same time sit down, giving each other the same amount of weight. When doing this exercise, make sure that your hips are directly under your shoulders and your back does not sag.
Step 5
Practice
Play a blues tune and practice shifting your weight from one leg to the other together. Think about balance and points of contact. After the partner begins to manage the transfer of the partner's weight from one leg to the other, you can try to take steps in any direction.
