Dance-floor tips for Drops & Seducers
Pease read and help keep our social dance floor safe
FOR THE GUYS
1 ALWAYS Ask your partner if they're ok with drops, seducers, lifts etc. (Before you try them!)
2 ALWAYS Listen to your partner and respect her wishes
3 ALWAYS Avoid moves that twist, bend or pull on your partners back (Check First)
4 ALWAYS Protect your ladies head if you are tipping her back on a crowded floor
5 ALWAYS Keep your back straight and strong throughout the move
6 DO Make sure your partner hears & understands your verbal signals
7 DO Warm up before you attempt these moves
8 DO Keep the move simple, stylish, gentle and safe
9 DO Tell you partner if you are going to lead her into a drop (especially advanced moves)
10 DO Make sure your partner knows and is happy with the move
11 DO Try to lead your partner into a clear space Don’t send her crashing into other dancers
12 DO Be aware (& beware) of the other dancers around you. Keep it close on a busy floor
13 DO Learn the move with a regular partner before you practice on a stranger
14 DO Attend classes & workshops to learn drops, seducers, lifts etc. properly
15 DO Use simple moves until you are comfortable with your partner & she with you
16 DO Tell you partner clearly if you do or don’t dance these type of moves
17 DO Tell your partner if it feels wrong or hurts your muscles, back etc.
18 DO Maintain a steady and strong stance throughout the move
19 DO Keep the move within your centre of gravity. (If you don’t understand this ask).
20 DO Remember these moves require close contact. Dry shirts, deodorant etc are a MUST
21 NEVER Do airsteps or floor level drops on a busy dance floor
22 NEVER Lead a move that causes the ladies head to whiplash
23 NEVER Never crunch or impact the ladies back or head on to your knee (or the floor etc.)
24 NEVER Lower the ladies head below your waist level on a crowded dance floor
25 NEVER Try moves beyond your (or your partners) ability or physical limitations
26 DON’T Try advanced moves with beginners. This does not impress anyone!!!
27 DON’T Copy the guy next to you. His moves probably look great because he practices!
28 DON’T Assume it's ok Some ladies only do these moves with selected partners - respect this
29 DON’T Rely on strength, there is no substitute for skill, technique and ability
30 DON’T Assume it is ok to dance these moves-Your partner may be suffering from a injury
FOR THE GIRLS
1 ALWAYS Tell you partner clearly if you do or don’t dance drops, seducers, lifts etc.
2 ALWAYS Make sure your partner hears & understands your requests
3 ALWAYS Try to support your own weight (on the leg nearest to your partner if possible)
4 ALWAYS Tell your partner if it feels wrong or hurts your muscles, back etc.
5 DO Tell your partner if you have not warmed up or are not ready for drops etc.
6 DO Make sure (whenever possible), your partner knows and is happy with the move
7 DO Attend classes & workshops to learn the move(s) properly
8 DO Be aware (and beware) of the other dancers around you
9 DO Try to avoid crashing into other dancers - keep it close on a crowded floor
10 DO Tell him if you don't hear or understand his signals. If in doubt let go (before the drop!)
11 DO Try to hold onto something firm (behave– this is serious), but not his neck
12 NEVER Anticipate the move. If the guy cant lead it he should not be dancing it
13 NEVER Dance any move, at any time, with anybody if you feel at risk or if it hurts
14 NEVER Throw your head back. It's the first thing that hit's the floor in a fall + risk of whiplash
15 NEVER Never Never throw yourself into a move - allow your partner to gently lead the move
16 DON’T Try moves beyond your (or your partners) ability or physical limitations
17 DON’T Trust a man. (I'm referring to when you are on the dance floor!). But……………
18 DON’T Be afraid to say no if you consider a move (or a dancer) unsafe
19 DON’T Assume it is ok to dance these moves-Your partner may be suffering from a injury
20 DON’T Lean your body-weight away from the man-Try to keep arms & legs close in to your body
Tell the organiser if there is a 'menace' on the dance floor- Organisers: deal with the menace!
This has been prepared by Peter Phillips, the advise is given free and it's sole intention is to make our social dance floor safer and increase our enjoyment of modern jive in all it's genre's.
Please don’t be a menace.
Peter is a leading teacher of Drops & Seducers and holds comprehensive workshops for intermediate and advanced moves throughout the country.
He can offer an evening class at any venue in the South for safe dance floor dips.
For further information on Drops & seducers or If you would like copies of this leaflet for your venue, please contact
Peter Phillips:
dropinnjive@btinternet.com - 01323 760700 or 07767358079
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