The Elements
The Elements
This exersize is for applying the principles of drive in forward and backward driving motions while going straight, with 1/8 of a turn to either side, and with 1/4 of a turn to either side. It is important to note that 1/4 of a turn is the maximum turn you will do without pivoting the foot (called The Quarter Rule).
While going through this exersize, pay attention to the 3 elements of posture (found here: http://blog2.emotionsdancesport.com/2011/01/05/3-elements-of-posture.aspx) and the technique of driving, which you should have practiced using the Fourth Position Drive exersize (found here: http://blog2.emotionsdancesport.com/2011/01/06/fourth-position-drive.aspx).
The exersize is as such:
Beginning on either foot, drive forward, then drive backward, in a straight line, 4 times one each foot. Then repeat with 1/8 of a turn to either side, always returning to the centre between each drive. Then repeat with 1/4 of a turn to either side, always returning to the centre between each drive.
This exersize is for applying the principles of drive in forward and backward driving motions while going straight, with 1/8 of a turn to either side, and with 1/4 of a turn to either side. It is important to note that 1/4 of a turn is the maximum turn you will do without pivoting the foot (called The Quarter Rule).
While going through this exersize, pay attention to the 3 elements of posture (found here: http://blog2.emotionsdancesport.com/2011/01/05/3-elements-of-posture.aspx) and the technique of driving, which you should have practiced using the Fourth Position Drive exersize (found here: http://blog2.emotionsdancesport.com/2011/01/06/fourth-position-drive.aspx).
The exersize is as such:
Beginning on either foot, drive forward, then drive backward, in a straight line, 4 times one each foot. Then repeat with 1/8 of a turn to either side, always returning to the centre between each drive. Then repeat with 1/4 of a turn to either side, always returning to the centre between each drive.
Posted by Emotions DanceSport at 7 Jan 2011 
Categories: Impulse Ballroom Adult Advanced Technique Class, Questions Answered, Basic Exersizes, Impulse Ballroom Adult Level 2 Standard Class
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Categories: Impulse Ballroom Adult Advanced Technique Class, Questions Answered, Basic Exersizes, Impulse Ballroom Adult Level 2 Standard Class
Tags: 3 elements Adult Advanced Technique Class Ballroom Ballroom Classes Ballroom Dancing Ballroom Seminar Choreography Closed Position Dancing fourth position drive Head extension Impulse Ballroom International Standard Kora Stoynova Level 2 Adult class Open Position Open Level plie Position Posture releve second position Silver Level Simeon Stoynov technique The Elements Quarter Rule
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