Well if it is you dear Lory, it could be you leading me to the floor and wiggling around to get me started!
Must try that one.
I often start with a travelling return, especially if I have not danced with the person before, it is an easy intro and gives me a feel for how the person follows. (big step back, small step back, tug or no tug, glide, slide or steping etc.)
I usually start in jockey position, so we can just start off with weight shifts. What comes next depends entirely on music, my mood, my partner's mood, what kind of connection we've got, etc etc etc.
I normally start with something like a simple left-side pass, often followed with a travelling return. It establishes space on the floor (including the dreaded slot), gives me a good feel for the follow's frame and tension and can be easily tacked onto the walk onto the floor.
I have a Zen start. I start with nothing but a hand hold - usually LR.
I let the force equalise between us and see what the lady does with nothing so I can guage the strength of the force within her and serve her specific and personal needs.
Then I do whatever the voices in the music tell me the lady might like.
My pleasure is her pleasure.
Followers, don't read this. Secret lead stuff..
Tried the travelling return to start the dance tonight. Not only does it work superbly, but the look of surprise and delight from the follower is a fantastic way to start the dance.
No idea why they don't expect it, but it gives us both a chance to move to the music before I lead into another move and anything that puts a genuine smile like that on my follower's face must be good.
Happy.
"How to Start a dance?"
"You dancin' ?"
"You askin' ?"
"aye am askin'"
"Ok then.. am dancin'"
For some reason I almost always start with an Aerial YoYo. Random I know...
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Bookmarks