One of the most beautiful, comfortable and easy moves to good music is the Promenade The name comes from the French word for “walk”, and is a good basic description of the dance action. When executing the move, partners move side-by-side in a promenade position, and act as a single unit. Customarily the leader moves to the left of the lady, his right hip touching or almost touching her left hip.
Note that this promenade position is not the same as that promenade position defined in some ballroom dances. The leader usually decides when his left foot is about to go forward or his right foot is about to go backwards. Her front is facing the line of direction and he lets go of her right hand, turns away from her and they face a common front. Takes a little practice, naturally.
From there the promenade walk can be done, and go back to basic or do the rest of the movements in any dance. Yes, it can be done in a box step too and limited to only about 100 dances, watch it! We are talking basic dancing moves not disciplines and don't worry about your toe, toe, heel, flat, etc. Just listen to the music, get your timing and rhythm and move it.
Pub's Note: The latest from the Mainland, in the classier places they do not have Disc Jockeys anymore. Now they have Music Coordinators. How about that?
"Don't underestimate our social dancers. They know more than they say,
think more than they speak, and notice more than you realize."
Note that this promenade position is not the same as that promenade position defined in some ballroom dances. The leader usually decides when his left foot is about to go forward or his right foot is about to go backwards. Her front is facing the line of direction and he lets go of her right hand, turns away from her and they face a common front. Takes a little practice, naturally.
"Stranger In Paradise" by Tony Bennett
From there the promenade walk can be done, and go back to basic or do the rest of the movements in any dance. Yes, it can be done in a box step too and limited to only about 100 dances, watch it! We are talking basic dancing moves not disciplines and don't worry about your toe, toe, heel, flat, etc. Just listen to the music, get your timing and rhythm and move it.
"I'll Remember You" by Don Ho
Pub's Note: The latest from the Mainland, in the classier places they do not have Disc Jockeys anymore. Now they have Music Coordinators. How about that?
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