The first position is called a check. It involves the feet slightly apart beneath the shoulders or one foot in front of the other. In either check position, weight should be placed on the ball of the foot. Assume the typical dance stance with one hand interlocked with your partner s. Men should place their opposite arm around women's backs, while women should place their arms around men's shoulders.
Men naturally lead women when dancing.
A flat foot invites toe crunching. For the following dance styles, there will be six weight transfers, or beats. Practice them at any pace, alone or with a partner. Women should mirror the man s moves. Basic box step.