The dance steps of the slow four-step ballroom dance are as follows:
1. Long stride forward (slowly, quickly, quickly, ***4 beats)
Dance step essentials: Men In the first step, the left foot is forward, walking from the heel to the sole of the foot; the right foot is forward, the same is strolling from the heel to the sole of the foot; in trot, the sole of the left foot is fast, the sole of the right foot is fast, and the feet are flat. In the first step, the woman steps back with her right foot, steps back with her left foot, and continues to step back with her right foot.
2. Long steps back (slowly, quickly, quickly, ***4 beats)
Dancing steps essentials: The first step for a man is to dance with his left foot, and then step back slowly with his left foot; Step back slowly; continue to step back with your left foot; move your right foot towards your left foot faster. During this section, the body does not turn. The first step for a woman is to move her right foot forward, right heel to sole; left heel to sole; right sole; left sole.
3. Step forward and sideways (slowly, quickly, quickly*** 4 beats)
Dance step essentials: In the first step for men, the left foot moves forward slowly; the right foot moves forward slowly; The foot passes the right foot to the side quickly; the right foot passes the left foot quickly. In the first step of a woman's first step, the right foot steps back slowly; the left foot steps back slowly; the right foot passes to the left and goes sideways quickly; the left foot goes to the right quickly.
4. Step back and sideways (slowly, quickly, quickly*** 4 beats)
Dance step essentials: In the first step for men, step back slowly with the left foot; step back slowly with the right foot; step with the left foot Quick to the side; quick to the right foot towards the left. In the first step of a woman's step, the right foot moves forward slowly; the left foot moves forward slowly; the right foot steps sideways quickly; the left foot moves forward quickly toward the right.
5. Step forward and turn left (slowly, quickly, quickly*** 4 beats)
Dance step essentials: The first step for a man is to move his left foot forward slowly, and his body begins to turn left. ; The body continues to turn, with the right foot forward slowly; the left foot forward quickly; the right foot forward quickly toward the left foot. In the first step of the woman's step, the right foot moves back slowly in an arc; the left foot continues the arc and moves back slowly; the right foot moves backward quickly; the left foot moves toward the right foot quickly.
6. Step back and turn left (slowly, quickly, quickly*** 4 beats)
Dance step essentials: The first step for men is to step back in a straight line with the left foot and slowly; step with the right foot in an arc. Next to the body, turn the body to the left; step with the left foot to the side; move the right foot towards the left foot. In the first step of a woman's step, her right foot moves forward slowly; her body turns to the left, and her left foot arcs forward slowly; her right foot moves sideways quickly; her left foot moves toward her right foot quickly.
7. Step forward and turn right (slowly, quickly, quickly*** 4 beats)
Dance step essentials: The first step for a man is to move his left foot forward slowly; turn his body to the right, right The foot moves forward slowly in an arc; the left foot steps sideways quickly, and the right foot moves forward quickly towards the left foot. In the first step of the woman's step, the right foot retreats slowly in a straight line; the body turns to the right, and the left foot retreats slowly in an arc; the right foot moves sideways quickly; the left foot moves toward the right quickly.
8. Step back and turn right (slowly, quickly, quickly*** 4 beats)
Dance steps essentials: In the first step of a man's left foot, step back slowly in an arc; with his right foot, step aside slowly ;The left foot passes the right foot forward quickly; the right foot passes the left foot quickly. In the first step, the woman's right foot arcs forward slowly; the center of gravity shifts to the right foot, and the left foot moves sideways slowly; the right foot is retracted and moved backward quickly; the left foot moves toward the right foot quickly.
Standard hold and key points
1. Standard hold
Standard hold is an important means for both parties to form an integrated structure. It plays a decisive role in dance that cannot be ignored. It is not only related to the beauty of the shape, but also affects a series of issues such as the transmission of information, the stability of the center of gravity, the correctness and uniformity of force methods, and the use of special techniques. Therefore, it must not be taken lightly.
2. Key Points
Feet should be parallel and close together, and must not be spread out in an "eight" shape; the toes of the right toes should be aimed between the feet of the dance partner; the center of gravity should be concentrated on the soles of the front feet ① But you can't lift your heels.
Hand, with the palm of the male partner’s right hand facing inward, rest on the lower edge of the female partner’s left shoulder blade; form a straight line from the tip of the elbow to the fingertips, hanging naturally at an angle, with the five fingers together, neither Raise your wrists, let alone control the dance with the back of your hands; your arms are basically flat and spread out in an oval shape.
Head and viewpoint, while keeping the shoulder lines of both sides parallel, turn their heads 45 degrees to the left and look straight ahead; the female partner should also make full use of the joints of the thoracic and cervical vertebrae. Function: starting from the xiphoid process, the thoracic vertebrae can be expanded back 15 degrees, and the cervical vertebrae can be expanded back 15 degrees to form a straight and straight curve, creating a unique female curve. Be careful not to interpret it as lying back or stretching your abdomen.
The body starts from the diaphragm and ends at the thigh surface, forming a slight adhesion between the two sides; on the basis of raising the center of gravity and opening up the "interval", look for the sense of "joint force" between the two sides.