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How to Dance Balboa
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Tags: Ballroom Dancin, Balboa, Dancing
Balboa Dancing is a form of swing dance started as early as 1915, although, it did not gain true popularity untill the 1930s. The art of Balboa is the subtle communication between the lead and follow, like weight shifts, that most viewers cannot see. Below is how to dance balboa.
| 1. | Torso to torso, stand slightly to the right of your partner such that your feet are “leader-follower-leader-follower. Your torsos should be touching such that no light can be seen between you. |
| 2. | Leader, snuggle your right arm closely under your partner’s left arm, reaching around to place your hand on your partner’s mid back. Follower, rest your left hand on your leader’s upper arm or shoulder blade (depending on height). Join remaining hands at the follower’s shoulder height. |
| 3. | Footwork for leaders: Count 1: Step back on your left placing your weight on your left.Count 2: Step back on your right to meet your left distributing your weight evenly.Count 3: Shuffle left foot forward slightly keeping your weight on your right. Count 4: Return the left foot to Count 2 position distributing your weight evenly. Count 5: Step forward on your right placing your weight on your right. Count 6: Step forward on your left to meet your right distributing your weight evenly.; Count 7: Shuffle right foot back slightly keeping your weight on your left. Count 8: Return the right foot to Count 6 position distributing your weight evenly. |
| 4. | Footwork for Followers: Mirror image of the above footwork for leaders. |
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