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19/02/2009 by admin.
I taught a On2 class the other week and I was trying to get my students to dance a rotation (going round each other on the spot in a closckwise direction) in hold. The main points that aid this movement are:
1. You need to be at the correct distance from you partner. The distance will vary with different people - due to size, shape length of arms etc. Too far away and it will become ackward and too close you will loose the strength of the frame. An analogy could be that of a semi-circle with a straight edge not being as strong as a complete circle. With time and experience you will learn what this should be.
2. You need to be at correct position in relation to your partner. In this case you should be square on to your partner ie you chest should be aligned parallel to your partners, not at a slant.
3. You need to have the correct tension. For the guys they should lock their hold ie. arms should remain in exactly the same position. Ladies should think about moving their back slightly away from the guys and push forward slightly with their right hand into the guys frame.
4. You need to maintain this frame throughout the movement.
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