1. Please introduce some knowledge about ballroom dancing for beginners

1. Dance line, angle and direction.

On a dance floor, if you do not press If you dance ballroom dancing along the prescribed marching route, you will inevitably collide with each other and cause chaos. Therefore, ballroom dance strictly stipulates that dancers must move counterclockwise. This route is called the dance line. Among the dance lines, the two longer ones are called A lines, and the two shorter ones are called B lines.

Ballroom dance has strict regulations on the position of standing at the beginning and end of each dance step in a combination or routine, as well as the direction and rotation angle of the steps.

Take rotation as an example. In terms of direction, it is divided into left turn and right turn. In terms of angle, from small to large, it is divided into 45 degrees (1/8 circle), 90 degrees (1/4 circle), 135 degrees (3/8 weeks), 180 degrees (1/2 weeks), 225 degrees (5/8 weeks) 270 degrees (3/4 weeks), 315 degrees (7/8 weeks), 360 degrees (1 week) .

As for the orientation, it is mostly assumed that the male partner stands in the center of the dance, facing the band, and the center of the band's bandstand is used as the benchmark, which is set as "1 o'clock", and then the male partner turns 45 degrees to the right. The points are designated as "2 o'clock", "3 o'clock", "4 o'clock", "5 o'clock", "6 o'clock", "7 o'clock" and "8 o'clock".

When dancing ballroom dance, the dancer moves or rotates according to the dance line, and the changes in angle and orientation are related to the dance line. Therefore, ballroom dance uses the direction in which the male partner faces the dance line as the benchmark, and stipulates eight lines for the direction of dance steps: (1) The male partner faces the dance line; (2) The direction of the male partner's right shoulder is to turn right The 90-degree direction is the four walls (referring to standing at any point on the dance line), which is called the wall line; (3) the direction of the male partner’s left shoulder, that is, the direction where the male partner turns 90 degrees to the left, is the center of the dance floor, which is called the center line; (4) The right front of the male partner, that is, the direction after turning 45 degrees to the right, tilts towards the wall line, which is called the wall oblique line; (5) the left front of the male partner, that is, the direction after turning left 45 degrees, tilts towards the central line, which is called the central oblique line line; (6) The male partner's back is the counter dance line; (7) The right rear of the male partner, that is, the direction after turning right 135 degrees, tilts inversely towards the wall line, which is called the anti-wall oblique line; (8) The male partner's left The rear direction, that is, the direction after turning 135 degrees to the left, slopes inversely toward the center, which is called the inverse central oblique line. As long as the dancer moves along the dance line, the direction and angle can be distinguished according to the above eight lines no matter where he goes.

2. Dance posture, hug and massage

Dance posture generally refers to the dancer’s posture when dancing, here specifically refers to the shape of the feet formed by a certain massage when dancing. Hold pattern and upper body posture.

*** refers to the relative positions of the male and female partners' bodies when dancing. For example, in modern dance, the male and female partners hold hands and hug each other most of the time and seldom separate. Generally, they only have to face each other, There are three types of sex: lateral position and lateral position. For example, in Latin dance, the male and female partners sometimes join together, and the movements are ever-changing.

(l) He-counterposition dance posture

The "pair" in "he-counterposition" means that men and women are facing each other, and "he" means that men and women hold hands and embrace without separation. Both are counterpoint dances, but modern dance is different from Latin dance.

A. Counterpoint dance postures of modern dance

The male and female partners have their feet together, their knees are relaxed, their feet are on the ground, and they stand opposite each other. Each partner's right toes are aimed at the center line of the other's feet. Slightly to the right. The two of them are staggered to the left by about one-half, with the right sides of their waists and hips slightly touching each other to facilitate the man leading the woman to follow. The heads all turn to the left. The male partner should draw in his abdomen, straighten his chest, straighten his back and relax his shoulders, and slightly retract his chin; the female partner's chest and waist should be tilted back about 25 degrees, and her right waist should be tilted to the left to form an arc.

The essentials of holding a hug are as follows:

a. The male partner’s left hand holds the female partner’s right hand (first point of contact). The male partner’s left palm is forward, making an oblique angle with the ground. Gently hold the four fingers outside the thumb of the female partner's right hand. The female partner brings these four fingers together and places them between the male partner's thumb and four fingers. Their palms touch lightly. The male partner's left upper arm is raised, with the elbow slightly lower than the shoulder and slightly backward. The forearm is bent inward and slightly forward. The left upper arm and the forearm form an angle of 90 degrees (or slightly greater than 90 degrees). The wrist is extended upward, so that The hands that are holding each other are at the height of the female partner's right ear; the female partner's right arm is naturally bent into an arc.

b. The male partner’s right arm is raised, and the elbow is slightly lower than the shoulder. Try to make the slight downward slope from the shoulder to the elbow the same as that of the left arm. Bend your forearm slightly forward with your right elbow, put your five fingers together, and place it on the lower part of your partner's left shoulder blade. Use your palm to gently support your partner (the second point of contact).

c. The female partner opens her left hand and places it on the lower part of the deltoid muscle of the male partner’s right upper arm, with her thumb on the inside and the other four fingers on the outside (the third point of contact).

d. The male partner’s right forearm is in contact with the female partner’s left upper arm, and the entire right arm holds the female partner’s left arm loosely and naturally (the fourth point of contact).

The above four contact points plus the slight contact between the right parts of the waist and hips of the male partner and the female partner result in a total of five contact points.

B. Counterpoint dance posture of Latin dance; q:/&4&[

The male and female partners stand opposite each other, with their heads upright and their bodies naturally upright. The male partner holds the female partner’s right hand with his left hand ( The four fingers of the female partner's right hand (except the thumb) are placed in the tiger's mouth of the male partner's left hand. The upper arm is slightly leaning inward, and the forearm and the upper arm are at an angle of about 90 degrees. The male partner's right hand is placed on the female partner's left shoulder bone, and the elbow is raised flat. The entire arm grows into an arc to determine the distance between men and women; the female partner's left arm is gently placed on the male partner's right arm, and the left hand is gently placed on the male partner's right shoulder blade.

The above-mentioned contrapuntal dance posture in which men and women are nearly an arm's length apart makes it easier for dancers to turn and change positions, and is commonly used in various dance steps of Latin dance. There are also a few dance steps, such as the left and right top turns in Rumba and Cha Cha Cha, which require men and women to get close and make slight contact. When dancing, the right hand must be moved from the left shoulder blade of the female partner to the lower half of the left shoulder blade on the back of the female partner. The left hand should also move forward accordingly.

(2) Counterpoint dance postures

Men and women stand relatively firm and far apart. They may hold each other with one hand, hold each other with both hands, or not hold hands. In short, they do not hold hands or hug each other. This is counterpoint dance. In Latin dance, pairing

2. Ballroom dance teaching: What are the common sense of etiquette for learning to dance ballroom dance

The basic etiquette of ballroom dance is roughly as follows:

When entering the dance hall, you must pay attention to your dress and appearance, showing good education and respect for others.

Once a man invites you, women should generally accept the invitation.

Once you accept the invitation, unless there are extremely special circumstances or the other party shows unbearable actions, you must dance the song to the end. It is very rude to leave someone on the dance floor and leave just because you are tired or dissatisfied with their dancing skills.

Dance according to the "dance line" and do not go against everyone's dance line or interfere with others' dancing. "Dance line" refers to the route of dance progress. In most fluid dances, such as waltz and quick step, the dance line circles the entire dance floor counterclockwise.

When there are many people on the dance floor, you should pay attention to avoid others, especially men who should protect women from being hit; when men retreat, women should also pay attention to not being hit by men. Don’t travel and rotate too fast, as this may cause danger.

On the dance floor, men should "gently lead" and the intensity should not be too strong or too strong; both parties must maintain their own center of gravity and cannot rely on the other party to maintain their center of gravity. The posture given by men must be gentle and comfortable, and women must always pay attention to maintaining their center of gravity. The degree and level of body fit between the two parties should be consistent.

When starting to dance, it is best for those who are relatively low-level to humbly say to the other person, "I don't dance well, please forgive me" or "I am a beginner, please give me some advice." Those with a relatively high level should not play difficult tricks or make the opponent very frustrated. If the other person doesn't know how to dance, just use basic steps. You can remind the newcomer in a low voice how to dance.

Even if both parties are new to the dance, men should not start with difficult dance steps. Instead, they should start with simple dance steps. If they find that the other party is good at dancing, they can gradually increase the difficulty step by step.

If you encounter a situation and need to stop, you can stop on the edge of the dance floor. Do not stay on the dance floor and hinder other people's dance.

In ballroom dancing, you can have appropriate conversations during the dance, but ballroom dancing uses dance to communicate after all. Don’t talk endlessly while dancing, let alone talk endlessly when the other party doesn’t need it. Instruct each other how to dance.

The ballroom is not a stage, and no one has the right to hinder others from dancing, let alone the obligation to perform or show off. Big movements, fast speed, and exaggerated behavior are all undesirable and will be considered impolite.

After the song is finished, both parties thank each other: the man leads the woman to spin upwards in a circle, bending down to thank her, and the woman also lowers her body slightly to express her gratitude. Newcomers especially want to thank the elderly. The man then leads the woman back to where she was sitting, and if she has an escort, he also thanks the escort.

The dance hall is a public occasion. Even a pair of lovers should not be intimate with each other in the dance hall.

3. Request: Basic knowledge of ballroom dancing

Ballroom dancing was mainly introduced from the West. It has continued to develop and evolve during its spread in China. This is a popularization

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and the process of nationalization. Therefore, even in China, the types of ballroom dancing and the dancing methods of the same dance are different in different places, and there are obvious regional differences. For example, the ballroom dances in the north are relatively grand and bold; while the ballroom dances in the south are relatively small, varied and full of elegance.

In addition, there are many variations with regional characteristics that have evolved from ballroom dances, such as Beijing Pingsi in Beijing and Nanjing's Xiaola Dance (Bingsi, Roughly Jitterbug type), Tianjin's Labin (also Jitterbug type), etc., have formed their own distinct styles and are accepted and familiar to the public.

In Changchun, the specialty is Changchun Jitterbug and Slow Four (Blues), which not only have their own style and characteristics, but are also leading in the country

Although the dancing methods of ballroom dancing vary from place to place, the basic knowledge and essentials of ballroom dancing are the same. Of course, dancing has its own inherent rules.

and skills, let alone ballroom dancing?

In the past few days, we will tell you these basic knowledge and essentials. In this way, through these few days of study, not only can you

be able to dance, but you can also go to all parts of the country Even jumping around the world.

Ballroom dance, also known as ballroom dance, as the name suggests, has a communicative function. Dance itself is a language. Through the tacit cooperation of male and female dancers

the dance postures are like clouds and moon, either vigorous, soothing, subtle, unrestrained, steady or tender.

Giving each other and the audience beautiful enjoyment is refreshing and an effective way to make friends. Moreover, this communication skill will stay with you throughout your life.

Moreover, ballroom dancing has strong fitness and bodybuilding functions. It can be said that most people cannot run 10,000 meters, but a dancer has done almost 10,000 meters of aerobic exercise after a dance; and, in the process of dancing, you The feet, legs,

waist, abdomen, chest, upper limbs, and head will all be mobilized. The fitness is very comprehensive and cannot be compared with ordinary sports.

The bodybuilding effect is also obvious, because it is required to raise the buttocks, tighten the abdomen, and lift the head. People who are good at dancing have a very straight posture and a "style".

The temperament is different from that of ordinary people. There are obvious differences.

Generally speaking, it takes several stages to dance well:

First, you can dance: you can follow the music, and you can take your girlfriend to follow the music, or follow the dance. GG walked along with the music.

Second, I have a certain sense of dancing: dancing has improved from the walking stage to paying attention to rhythm, and there is some sense of movement. In my opinion and that of others

this dance seems a bit like a dance.

(The above is the introductory stage)

Third, observe the dance of masters, learn from masters, learn tricks, and learn basic skills. You are no longer satisfied with simply walking and dancing

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The dance is better.

Fourth, pay attention to your posture and form: try to have some sense of beauty, move your steps as correctly as possible and pay attention to balance, and lead and follow the dance as smoothly as possible

And pay attention to the cooperation between the two people.

(The above is the primary stage)

Fifth, practice basic skills, learn and maintain the correct posture and body line, be able to fix the posture, and master various dance steps

Styles and techniques, and be able to understand some of the inherent laws of ballroom dancing.

(The above is the intermediate stage)

Sixth, move freely, know the correct swing, reflex and tilt skills, and can skillfully transition into various shapes.

7. Whether he is the lead dancer or the follower, he can skillfully lead and cooperate with the dance of his companions, and have "style" in the dance, and the dance posture is graceful , the tacit cooperation can give each other and the audience a beautiful enjoyment.

(The above is the advanced stage)

7. On the basis of mastering a lot of knowledge, techniques and techniques, you can perform according to the characteristics, styles, rhythms and rules of various dances.

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Learn from the patterns of other dance types and other masters, and compile and create a series of patterns that are suitable for you and your regular dance partners.

4. What should you pay attention to when doing ballroom dancing?

1. Pay attention to cultivating the hints and leads of your fingers and wrists to women. In ballroom dancing, everyone does not dance in their own way. Women must absolutely obey the men’s lead. Many men’s leads and hints are obviously insufficient when dancing, leaving women confused in understanding. Dancing is completely based on guessing, haha. There are many tricks in this dance, and if the lead and cues are not good, it is easy to bump into each other.

2. When a man leads a woman to rotate, the man's wrist should be higher than the woman's head, so that the woman can easily turn around. When a woman rotates, the first thing to do is to use the pivot, that is, after putting on the feet, both feet Rotate at the same time, so that the jump is more neat and beautiful, without being sloppy. The second rotation must be in a circle. Don't make a blind rotation. Once you rotate, you won't know where it went. This will make the man look for someone everywhere. When spinning at the end, you should circle around the man. Don't be too far away from the man when you turn to the last place. Because there are too many tricks, you may turn around and have to turn back. During the dance, you may turn too far away from the man and then turn back. Not so easy. When a man turns, he should turn straight and smoothly. If he wants the girl to turn comfortably, the best way is to use himself as a support pole. Don't give the woman strength, but give her direction and give her the support she can rely on. For women, you are the axis in the dance. To put it simply, just think of yourself as a pillar.

3. Do the tricks one by one, don’t eat up all the fat in one bite. The one-hand flower moves from the basic one-hand flower to the alternate-hand flower and the interlaced flower. One basic flower and one basic flower step. Learning to dance is a system of thinking and logic. From easy to difficult, from simple to complex, you will slow down. Master it slowly, and then become familiar with it. Practice makes perfect. Jumping from physical similarity to spiritual similarity, you can fully bring out the meaning of Hei Si's dance. Beijing Pingsi does not have a prescribed routine. It can start anywhere or end anywhere. It requires dancers to choose appropriate patterns according to different styles of dance music, improvise according to its basic rules in an instant, and combine them at will.

4. There is a question of style. The same dance music, the same dance steps and patterns, but different people dance differently. Is it because the movements are not standard? It's more that everyone's style and feel are different. Therefore, everyone should cultivate their own unique style and temperament in their studies. Everyone's innate personality and acquired education are different, so their feelings and interpretations of dance will also be different. Teacher Yang dances very well, but I personally think that some of Teacher Yang's movements are too soft, and her facial expressions are a bit feminine, not masculine enough, and not masculine enough. So in my dance style, I pay more attention to the style of masculine, handsome, and Latin style. In Pingsi, I incorporate a lot of Latin things and the basic steps of samba. I hope that when you are studying, you will first learn from Teacher Yang Yi. When you are almost done learning, you can experience this fusion dance through your own feelings. Standing on the shoulders of giants, you will also create your own dance style. , became a great master of the dance world.

5. The most basic precautions for ballroom dancing

The basic requirements for learning ballroom dancing. Beginners need to pay attention to the standard of movements from the beginning of learning. Otherwise, they will not be able to form a habit after they develop it. It’s so good that I have changed it. Let me introduce my humble opinion for your reference: 1. When men and women stand, they should hold their chests out and their abdomens in; their heads should be raised upwards and their shoulders should be drooped.

2. The basic movements of men and women are to use the power of the waist to drive the body to move, and to use the back legs to drive the waist-centered body to drive the front legs to move. . In layman's terms: in dancing, the back legs push the body out hard, while in walking, the front legs step out first.

3. The main characteristics of basic movements: the position of the mouth (or chin) is always perpendicular to the soles of the feet. Only when jumping to a certain level and doing some more complex movements, at this time Various changes will occur when the center of gravity moves. 4. When carrying a woman, lift the woman's hand higher. It is easier for women to rotate. When men are doing movements with both hands, the other hand should be downward slightly lower than the woman's waist. In this case, the woman will rotate. It's more comfortable.

5. Take the basic steps first, and gradually add some common flower steps. After you become proficient in the movements, add some typical modeling movements. This means don't rush and proceed step by step. Whether a ballroom dance is more beautiful or not mainly depends on the standard movements and accurate timing, not necessarily the number of movements and the number of steps. It is enough that both the man and the woman feel good about themselves and the bystanders also feel good. In the beautiful music , it can not only exercise the body, but also cultivate the sentiment, which is also a kind of enjoyment.