The slow four-step ballroom dance is as follows:
The basic footwork teaching methods of the slow four-step ballroom dance include standing, forward and backward steps, left and right turns, pull postures, Marching posture.
1. Standing posture: It is divided into two types: initial standing posture and formal standing posture, both of which are based on the basic standing posture of standing with two feet together.
2. Steps forward and steps back: take odd-numbered steps forward and even-numbered steps backward. The specific steps are to start with the left foot as the starting position, step forward with the left foot, then push the right foot in front of the left foot, then use the right foot as the starting position, step back with the right foot, and then Push your left foot back behind your right foot.
3. Turn left and right: You can make left and right turns in clockwise and counterclockwise directions, and each direction must be mastered.
4. Pull posture: an important slow four-step technical movement that can highlight the sense of jumping. The specific step is to push one leg backward to hold the opponent's ankle, and push the other leg forward to make the next dance step possible.
5. Marching posture: also called stepping posture. After pointing one leg forward, keep the heel as close to the ground as possible, and continue to step forward with the middle part of the front foot until you return to the basic standing position.
Characteristics of the slow four-step ballroom dance
1. Breath: The dance rhythm of the slow four-step dance is relatively slow, and the breathing and the pulse of the music are organically combined, giving people a sense of A leisurely and rhythmic feeling.
2. Sense of rhythm: Ballroom dance has a strong sense of rhythm and requires dancers to have a high ability to feel the rhythm of music. Dancers need to match the beat of the music and complete beautiful dance steps.
3. Style: Ballroom dance integrates European cultural characteristics. The dancer's movements include jumping, shaking, twisting and other movements on the beat. The style is bright, gorgeous and dynamic.
4. Dance steps: Ballroom dance is relatively standardized in terms of dance steps. There are not many basic dance steps, but it requires dancers to have higher skills, such as dance steps, body posture, dance step coordination, etc.
5. Cooperation: Ballroom dance is a duet dance, which requires a tacit understanding between the dancers. The dancers need to cooperate with each other to complete various wonderful movements.
6. Formal dance posture: Ballroom dancers need to maintain a dignified and elegant posture, showing the classic charm of our Western culture.