What is da kine? Well, it is not just moving to music anyway you feel like it. You have a partner and there have to be some obligations, rules and some goals. In most cases you both accept that you want to look good.
"To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research."
You're dancing, having fun, enjoying your partner and getting some exercise. If you are not in front of an audience, it doesn't matter that much what you look like as long as you are enjoying yourself. However if you have higher aspirations and would like to look good, it will take more than just moving to music.
"My Cup Runneth Over" ... Max Bygraves
So for most of us it becomes hard work to acquire good technique to make our dancing stand out as something special. Many ballroom dancers could benefit from the basic training common to jazz and ballet. Avoid LAGS and do what you can to improve your posture. Get frank opinions from your good friends. Tall men have a tendency to hunch over when dancing with short women. Your friends will tell you if they think they are helping.
No one becomes a great dancer overnight but if you integrate the right basics with the rhythm you will naturally get better. Remember your partner is not a basketball. Many men seem to palm their partners like a basketball. Their fingers are spread wide. You must learn to lead, in the beginning it may be a little loud but with time it will only require a whisper.
If you get really good at it, Exhibitions, Competitions? Why not? Go for it! Happy Dancing. * * * *
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