From what I've heard some women say about good leading it's difficult to describe or explain what happens but as I said on another thread the longer I dance the more I realise just how crucial the right tension is if there is to be good or clear lead and follow.
Some signals aren't really required if the lead is clear although it helps with some moves but what can prevent a clear lead is too much body movement. if the arms, hands, shoulders and most of the rest of the body are all moving the follower might have no idea what she's supposed to be doing. If the upper body is relatively still but the legs are moving it'll be clearer to the woman where the hands are going and so where she is meant to go.
DavidB could explain this much more effectively than I can we've discussed lead before and what it does open is the need for men to be led properly at some point so they can tell the difference between a 'good' and a 'poor' lead.
I've danced with a few men and Scot and Brady both lead very well and very clearly - both with one partner and in double trouble and this certainly helps when realising how we should be leading. Might also say something about how well we follow
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