Originally Posted by
David Franklin
Contrary to what I said above, in most drops the follower does not act like a rigid board, and the ballroom drop is no exception. Instead, of the feet being at one end of the body, the follow's supporting leg bends at the knee with the foot staying relatively close to the follow's center. This means that she is able to take far more of her own weight than your scenario suggests. I've certainly known follows I could comfortably drop while using only one finger (note we did NOT try this on a dance floor, crowded or otherwise!).
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