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| Dance Notes |
| Copyright Carousel Ballroom, 2010. All rights reserved. |
Teacher’s Notes
After a group lesson recently, I was asked about arm
technique that some of the ladies were using. With that
question, a small group stood waiting for my response.
Having been there before I said, "Arm styling or technique, as
was asked, is something that I teach later in a student’s dance
development." First I concentrate on Foot Placement, Timing,
Weight Change and Directional movement. Arms and styling
come as the dancer develops; each one of us has our own
way of learning. The Private Lesson is designed to answer
the needs of the student. Group Lessons are designed at
Carousel Ballroom to show those who come here the hidden
potentials in a particular lesson.
Using one’s arms is important for balance and more, but it is
the teacher’s responsibility to show how and why it works and
how to modify the arms in dance. If the student is shown to
extend their arms while doing some cross step type
movement, they also should know how to change when
needed. Example: while dancing a Cha Cha, a lady throws her
in a strong extended movement, and as a result pokes
someone in the eye very hard.
The injury will have a very negative effect all around. It will
cause the injured person to seek medical help, and will cause
regret for both.
The students who were listening saw the truth in what I said,
because I was speaking from experience, having been poked
in the ear some years ago. I still feel the incident as if it was
yesterday.
We move in six directions on the dance floor. Now think for a
moment and answer this question...How many arm positions
are there? Ask you instructor to teach them to you, so you'll
then not injure someone while dancing. Remember that
others are on the dance floor wanting to have fun dancing, as
well as you.
Carlos
February 1, 2010
After a group lesson recently, I was asked about arm
technique that some of the ladies were using. With that
question, a small group stood waiting for my response.
Having been there before I said, "Arm styling or technique, as
was asked, is something that I teach later in a student’s dance
development." First I concentrate on Foot Placement, Timing,
Weight Change and Directional movement. Arms and styling
come as the dancer develops; each one of us has our own
way of learning. The Private Lesson is designed to answer
the needs of the student. Group Lessons are designed at
Carousel Ballroom to show those who come here the hidden
potentials in a particular lesson.
Using one’s arms is important for balance and more, but it is
the teacher’s responsibility to show how and why it works and
how to modify the arms in dance. If the student is shown to
extend their arms while doing some cross step type
movement, they also should know how to change when
needed. Example: while dancing a Cha Cha, a lady throws her
in a strong extended movement, and as a result pokes
someone in the eye very hard.
The injury will have a very negative effect all around. It will
cause the injured person to seek medical help, and will cause
regret for both.
The students who were listening saw the truth in what I said,
because I was speaking from experience, having been poked
in the ear some years ago. I still feel the incident as if it was
yesterday.
We move in six directions on the dance floor. Now think for a
moment and answer this question...How many arm positions
are there? Ask you instructor to teach them to you, so you'll
then not injure someone while dancing. Remember that
others are on the dance floor wanting to have fun dancing, as
well as you.
Carlos
February 1, 2010