first dance? what style of dance?

Hello Mrs Brinkley 2B,

I think the problem your probaby having with Vienese Waltz is the speed of it, it isn't that complicated step wise as it's just the same 6 steps over and over again unless you do the fleckles and even that only adds a few more, it is however very fast, particularly if you not a 'dancer' and that's probably why you are finding it difficult, it's not the easiest thing to master.

The new song you have chosen is a Rumba and a slow one at that, it's the perfect dance for a beginner and most appropriate as the rumba is known as the dance of love. You can also put together a fairy simple routine that isn't too mobile and you can manage in your dress. it's on a 4 count, but the one is actually a pause (or change of weight) so basics consist of 3 steps, 1 set forward, 1 set back.

You may have to look these up on youtube or whatever but something like 4 bars of basic in closed hold position, open out to four 'new yorkers' (two each side) then either both do a 'spot turn' or have him turn you under his arm (that's still a spot turn for you, a basic going backwards for him) and then either link up and repeat or if you think you can learn it on time, a 'hockey stick' and then link back up and repeat.

Rumba was always my favourite dance when we used to compete, but dancing is how me and mrs Parkes is met, we used to compete together before we got together as a couple, happy days! We''ve gotten the little one into latin and ballroom classes now now she's 3...not that we are push parents or anything!

Hi

A waltz needs to be in 3/4 time, Romeo and juliet is 4/4 so doesn't quite fit (I've just tried it!) Rhumba style steps fits perfectly. For ideas have a look at this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wUan7mWORE and this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HSFI-0u-Qk

Hope that helps.

Not a clue about dance steps.....but damn excellent song choice!!

xx

Thank you all so much, you been so helpful.

glad to hear we've chosen a good song with an appropriate dance to match, i'm really excited now, can't wait to look it up and get dancing.

will keep you all posted on how we get on.

x x x