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08 Sep 14:46

Yes, I enjoy watching pros with ballet backgrounds because they’re so graceful, and naturally they would be at ease with relevé turns. But what you say really makes sense, that for most of us the best balance is not to be up on the toes, but not to completely flatten the heels either. I had seen that video before, but I picked up more seeing it again with your explanations. Thank you. :)

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29 Aug 14:13

Oh, so sorry that happened, and that it makes extra work for you, Emily. Perhaps there is a backup on the cloud or something, that would save you from having to redo?

In any case, thank you very much! 🙂

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27 Aug 11:53

Hello,
You may already be aware of this, but there seem to be a few glitches lately with the message board:
- Most of Emily’s replies seem to have disappeared.
- Yesterday I got an email notification for Emily’s reply to a post that was not mine.
- I tried deleting and reinstalling the app. Then to sign back in, after a few tries using email address, I never got the confirmation email. (However, it worked when using password.)

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01 Aug 13:15

Hi. Another question, please. ☺️

Are turns/pivots and spins/pirouettes supposed to be on the ball of the foot, or (almost) the whole foot? I have watched the pivot and pirouette videos, and it is taught that most of the weight should be on the ball (and three inside toes). But it appears like most of the foot is flat, and I have heard Brian say you should think about the depth of a sheet of paper between heel and floor. Yet I have often seen pros completely lift the heel.

By the way, I don’t know if there is a right or wrong way to do this, but I teach myself the footwork (of several patterns) first, till I have them down, then go back to learn the arm & hand movements.

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01 Aug 12:21

Thank you, Emily. I will try to note how and when the move is used. :)

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22 Jul 11:39

Hello! Well, we learn the various types of connections, so I was just thinking there would be a general term for when there is no physical connection. But I see it depends on the type of move. Thank you! :)

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12 Jul 23:23

Hi, another question.
Is there a term for the times when a dance couple is not physically touching?
For example, are they said to drop their connection, or to disconnect/be disconnected? Then are they said to reconnect or reestablish connection?

Thank you :)

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09 Jul 17:22

Hello! Loving the course, and thank you for all the outstanding work the team has put into this!

I just have a question about a move I have often seen the WCS pros do. It’s when the leader extends a hand, palm side out, and the follower takes the hand and continues the pattern.

I hadn’t come across it on the site, and was wondering what it’s called, and when to use it. *Update: I did see examples of the move in your “Carwash with Salsa” and “Twisted Up” and “Advanced Reverse Whips Variations” videos, and it was referred to as “asking for” a hand.

Thank you :)

By the way, have you all seen this show the pros put on at Liberty Swing? It was epic!
. https://youtu.be/EJN-78ycZBo