Related Readings: Four Basic Positions and Steps for Cotillion
Four Basic Positions
Positions, which are the basis for the changes in dance steps, are meticulously and rigorously categorized into more than a dozen types. However, we only need to master the four most basic forms below, and then we will be able to generalize.
C.P. (Closed Position) * closed position, also known as the joint position, closed position, or basic position. The main point is that the shoulder lines must be parallel, and must not be confused with the Closed Position, where one side is wide and the other is narrow and sideways.
P.P. (Promenade Position) *Promenade position, directly translated, is the walking position. It is also known as the open position, walking position, V position, half-coupled position, and so on. The main point is that the right side of the male partner and the left side of the female partner, while the other side is relatively open, the two sides of the shoulder line thus forming a "v" shape change. Both sides of the point of view is also focused on the direction of the extension of the handshake.
O.P. (Outside Partner) is the right outside position, the fork is called the right cross position, the right hip is leaning against the right position, the right side of the same foot, etc. The point is that both sides are in the body of the partner, and the other side is relatively open. The main point is that both sides are on the right side of the partner's body to carry the step.
P.O. (Partner Outside) is a left outside position, also known as a left cross, left hip to left hip position, same foot left position, etc. The point is that both partners are moving on the left side of the partner's body.
These four positions are the basic positions that are often used in the structural changes of the dance, and must be memorized and used skillfully. For friends who specialize in learning international standard dance, you should also remember the name of the English abbreviation. In order to use.
Step method
Step method, is one of the important basic skills of good social dance. Different kinds of dances have different special requirements for the method of transportation:
First, the feet are parallel, straight into the straight late. The toes must point to the front of the body, never to the side of the body. This basic method and principle must be followed even when advancing synchronously in a proud position.
Second, landing in order, in and out of different. Forward dribbling, the first foot should first drop the heel, and then in order to drop the heart of the foot palms toes; the second foot should first lift the heel, through the palms of the feet and toes to push the ground to move. Backward step is the opposite, the first foot first drop toe, and then in order to put down the toes of the foot palm heel; the second foot needs to be lifted up the toe, and then push the ground with the heel to move.
Third, the foot to the center of gravity. The upper body must always remain in the center of gravity foot on the vertical line of movement, never appear ? Trial foot? The first step is to make sure that you have the right foot for the right position. The center of gravity is late. state.
Beginners, before entering the dance, it is best to use what has been learned about the standard brain grip and its four postures, according to the above three points, to carry out the different postures of the eight directions of the step practice. During the practice, people will definitely feel the actual situation: if the feet are not parallel, it is easy to be stepped on by the other party; if the heel and toe procedures are not followed, it is difficult to achieve the ? Foot to the center of gravity to? And the foot to the center of gravity is not, it is inevitable to appear? Puckered buttocks? The hips, the buttocks, and the buttocks are all in the same position. Stomach? The body's body is not in a position to be in a position to be in a position of strength. Tilt the upper body? and other push-pull knocking phenomena, making it difficult to maintain the standard grip norms. It can be seen that the correctness of the method of transporting steps is crucial.
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