What are three main physical components you should focus on?

  1. Axis/weight shifts
    • Weight shifts and movement of the central axis are a major component of the study of balboa dancing.
  2. Relaxation versus engagement
    • Relaxation is essential to pure balboa. Bal-swing is an efficient dance and muscle engagement should be dynamic.
  3. Pulse
    • Pulse is a way that rhythm is communicated across partnerships. However, many dancers have exaggerated pulses that are not consistent with balboa aesthetic. Matching one’s partners pulse can increase communication between couples. The original balboa and bal-swing dancers had a variety of ways of approaching pulse. Pulse choices can help the modern dancer develop a unique personal style.