Moments of character work and communication in their dance make Mr. Kinsell's gift for show choreography obvious. Stephen McFerran, recently retired world-ranked International Ballroom and Latin competitor, coached them intensively in style and form. McFerran encouraged them to push the envelope in physicality and character. For the past three months Lisa and Mikael have put in daily, sometimes twice a day, rehearsals. After a full day of teaching they return to the studio for a couple of hours of rehearsing routines, isolating moves, and more routine rehearsal.
Partner dancing is dependent on the balance of lead and follow.
It is more than collaboration. It is trust. A new partnership - even a partnership of old friends and experienced dancers requires the negotiation of trust. Slowly but surely these two dancers have acquired the confidence in their motion, strength of line, and comfort together that are hallmarks of genuine partnerships and beautiful performances. So, after all this work with the big kids Mikael and Lisa have a plan.