Line Dance Beginners-Introducing turns
September 21, 2009
Hi, glad to see you made it back for the second week, 2 – 3,000 steps and around 400 calories during an hour of Line Dancing is about normal and because Line Dancing is an effective all over workout which tones and strengthens ankles, calves, thighs and buttocks, is it any wonder you may have noticed an aching muscle or two after your first class…
The British Heart Foundation say’s Line Dancing is beneficial to health and it’s recommended by doctors as it invigorates all major organs from brain to toes and can help improve posture, stamina, muscle tone and coordination. If you are making changes in your life regarding nutrition and exercise it is wise that you consult your doctor before doing so.
Week 1, we danced 3 different 32 step dances, all facing Dolly on the front wall and we introduced you to Grapevines, Struts, Jazz Boxes, Walks and Charleston’s. The music used was intentionally slow, that way you get more time to think about your feet and what they should be doing. Eventually they will do their own thing and that’s when you’ll find your mind will wander and you’ll go wrong, I noticed Tony did so several times…
The format each week will be roughly the same:-
- Recap moves and dances from the previous week
- Introduce and practice new moves
- Learn new dances which incorporate new and previously learnt moves
We will also mix things up a little by dancing to different music tracks which might not seem like much but even the most experienced dancers can find that a challenge.
This week we are introducing Lock Steps, Shuffles and Turns but we’ll be gentle with you, promise. Turns can create confusion and cause a dancer to lose their sense of location in the room which is why this week we will keep to left quarter and left half turns only.
Next week’s newsletter will recap what you have accomplished so far and cover dance floor etiquette, whilst we are pretty relaxed about most things it is good to know what is expected on the dance floor, especially useful if you dance at other venues…
Dolly & Tony
PS If you need advice on any aspect of Line Dancing please speak either to Dolly or Tony, you can talk to us at the end of the class or if you prefer by phone on 01603 – 861271, we are here to help.