| Discover ballroom dancing! As there are several kinds | | | | the man holds the back of the woman. |
| of ballroom dances, all of them have several | | | | 4. The forth position is left parallel position. It is quite |
| movements, positions and steps. If you have just | | | | similar to the third position, but quite opposite of it. The |
| observed those types, you would come to know that | | | | left hand of the man's hand holds the woman from her |
| every kind of ballroom dance whether it is tango, waltz, | | | | back. Next position is promenade position in which both |
| jazz or foxtrot, has different steps and exclusive | | | | partners stand with each other in such a way that the |
| positions. | | | | right side of the man touches the left side of the |
| Therefore, it is necessary to learn basic ballroom | | | | woman. This position is also called semi-open or half |
| dance steps and positions in order to improve your | | | | open position. The man holds right hand of the woman |
| ballroom dancing skills. Learning these steps enhances | | | | with his left hand and his right hand holds waist of the |
| your enjoyment, fun and pleasure with your partner on | | | | woman partner. |
| the dance floor. Several of these ballroom dance | | | | These positions are essential before learning ballroom |
| steps are quite easy to learn, while some are highly | | | | dance steps. Some of the ballroom dance steps that |
| complicated and only classroom lessons and practical | | | | must be learnt with these positions are ball change |
| teaching through a ballroom guru can improve your | | | | steps, kick ball, lock steps, grapevine and sailor steps. |
| steps. Some of the positions and steps that are | | | | These steps are fundamentals in learning ballroom |
| essential in ballroom dancing are as under. | | | | steps. A true ballroom dancer knows not only basic |
| 1. The very first position is open position in which | | | | positions, but also knows all these basic steps, for |
| dancer and his female partner stand with each other | | | | without learning these steps, it is impossible to start |
| with woman on the right side holding each other's | | | | ballroom dance. |
| hands tightly. This is a preparation position in which both | | | | Moreover, it must be kept in mind that nobody can |
| partners are ready to start steps. | | | | learn or master these basics on his own. Therefore, a |
| 2. The second position is called closed position in which | | | | teacher is required to teach how to take up these |
| both partners face each other standing about six | | | | positions and steps. The reason is that still an amateur |
| inches apart. The shoulders are in a relaxed position | | | | cannot learn how to step forward or backward |
| and man's right arm holds woman just below her | | | | without proper instructions. Therefore, it is necessary |
| shoulder. Her arm rests upon the right arm of the man | | | | to get some lessons in a good school for mastering |
| and her left hand holds his left hand. Both her hands | | | | these positions and steps. Once you have learnt them, |
| should be equal to the level of the eyes. | | | | you should practice them everyday in your free time. |
| 3. The third important position is called right parallel | | | | After learning these basic ballroom dance steps, you |
| position. In this position, the feet of the woman are on | | | | can start dancing in parties, functions with proper steps, |
| the right side of that of the man. The shoulders of both | | | | and bars. Then you can wow your friends on the |
| partners face each other. However, the right hand of | | | | dance floor without any hesitation and shyness. |
