How Do You Dance The Standard Slow Foxtrot?
Learn the basic steps of the standard Slow Foxtrot. The Slow foxtrot rhythm is 1-2-3-4, and the tempo (speed) should be around 30 bars per minute. The first step uses 2 beats and the second and third uses a beat each so the rhythm is generally counted as Slow, Quick, Quick. Find a Slow Foxtrot that you can hear the beat in, listen carefully before you begin and try to pick out the 1st beat in the bar. It is often helpful if you clap the rhythm. How to Stand (called Poise in Ballroom Dancing) The Man stands upright his knees are slightly bent, his body is inclined slightly forward from the ankles, with his weight held over the balls of his feet. and His chest and shoulders are relaxed and his head is turned slightly to the left. The lady also stand upright with her knees slightly bent, her body in inclined slightly backward from waist, with weight held over the balls of her feet. Her chest is lifted and shoulders relaxed with her head turned slightly left Hold Stand together with the la
