What is dance alignment?
Having the proper body alignment while ballroom dancing can make a huge difference in how you look and the relative ease with which you can perform the steps. Each portion of the body should be placed properly.Dance AlignmentDance alignment is ballroom dance posture. There should always be a straight line leading down the body through the center of the head, between the shoulders and hips to the point between your knees. Obviously while dancing your knees won’t be right next to each other but your center of gravity should be at the bottom of that line.HeadYour head should be up with the chin, parallel to the floor and your eyes straight ahead or up slightly. Women will sometimes tilt their heads to the side slightly away from their partners. You should look confident.ShouldersYour shoulders should be held wide and relaxed. You can attain good shoulder position by holding both arms straight out to each side then bending your arms into dance position without moving your shoulders.NeckThe
