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