Before a class, I have a few "warmup" dances and mix some basic moves with a few that need concentration/precision/timing to pull off well. This highlights anything that I would need to be aware of when doing them later and how the lady would move if I did X, or Z.Originally Posted by MartinHarper
During a begginer's class, I learn precision, timing, movement and body position. {well, I try to } I normally try to do this while listening to the teacher rather than watching them.
During the first freestyle, I dance with begginers and newbies; so I normally dance simple, uncomplicated moves and try to lead well. I learn where I need to improve during this - anywhere that the lady does not go where I intend her to. {It's just working out why they didn't do what I expected.}
During the intermediate class I learn how to lead the lady into various variations and how to distinguish the difference between them. I learn various links and positions that I can incorporate into my dancing.
During the second freestyle I normally just dance, but am experimenting all the time; musicality, moves, timing, leading... If I find something that works I try really hard to remember what I just did { not that it works}. If something most definetly did not work, I try not to do it again. If something almost works I file it away for trying again later.
During an event (partys etc) I do the same as above - just dance and have fun. Every time I dance, it's a learning experiance. Not always the same thing, hardly ever noticable to my partner.
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