Beginner's class: Slow Nite Club . .
Slow Nite Club is an easy-going (somewhat soft) dance that is danced to most of the popular slower songs.
We
learned several dance steps in this dance, but we also talked about
several factors that are VIP as per dancing in a relationship with
another person. Only 1 person can lead, and I think it was determined
that that would be the man. Ha! Leading isn't about muscling your
partner around - pushing, pulling, shoving. If the man holds a good
& sold frame with his arms, then all he has to do is to move
wherever he chooses to move, and she will move with him because she is
connected w/in his frame. But this is a partnership - both parties have
to contribute to the success of this connection. The women need to
"tighten" the connection to their partners. They do this by pulling
their head weight back over the back of their heels, and at the same
time - extend their arms forward into the man to create a constant
resistance. That way, when he steps forward, he will not crash into
her. This takes practice - a lot.
1st step: Side
Sways - (always starting with his L foot, and her with her R foot), they
step to to side, swinging the other foot to the 1st; and then repeat in
the other direction.
Forward & Back Walks: 2
steps forward, starting w/L foot, for the man; and 2 steps back (R foot
starting) for the gal. Back Walks - he steps 2 steps backward, and her
forward. **Note: dance the side sways before, in between, and after
each set of (2) walking steps
Promenade to Reverse:
Man steps out to his L (forward) - 2 steps - L, then R, leading the girl
to walk forward in the same direction. He then releases his R hand
from her back, does a 180 degree reverse turn, and they both dance 2
more steps backward along the same line of dance. He then turns to face
her (replacing his R hand onto her back), and they both do the 2 Side
Sways.
Now . . they need to turn around, as this step
only travels in one direction. This is accomplished by doing a Pivot
Turn. He takes a side step onto his L whilst turning 1/4 of a turn (vip
that he turns with his whole body, not just his foot). He then turns
another 1/4 turn whilst stepping his R foot forward between her feet.
Voila - they are now turned around 180 degrees.
On the last week of dance lessons We have a "wrap up party". Dance classes are not open to the public – members or guests only.
All students bring a food item – ie: appetizers, quartered sandwiches, veggies, or whatever. All foods are placed on tables at the front, and everyone helps themselves buffet style at intermission.
Students can bring their own water, pop, or juice.
