Learning to be a graceful follower opens a world of possibilities.

Besides being treasured as the beautiful swan you are - what are the hidden benefits of being a great follower in ballroom?

Enjoy Being Taken Care Of 👸

Many of us are fiercely independent 🙋‍♀️ 

We're used to taking care of ourselves,...

As a dancer, our only job is perform our part well - no more, and no less.

We cannot, and should not, try to do our partner's job.

Ballroom dancing is a 50-50 partnership.

And it only works when each person trusts that their partner is doing the best that they can in that moment.

Stop doing this if yo...

Have you ever had one of those transcendent moments on the dance floor when everything felt perfect and effortless?

Connection makes it all possible.

How can Followers connect with a partner so that every dance feels heavenly? ✨

Slow Down So You Can Feel The Lead 🐢

Following is a challenging skil...

Being a great follower isn’t passive — it’s a dynamic and skillful role that makes every dance a work of art 🖼️

🔹 Be Present and Responsive

Great followers are focused on the leader’s cues and respond instantly to every nuance. Use all your senses to notice and match your partner’s energy, timing, a...

Learning to lead with confidence opens a world of opportunities.

Beyond the social ease and adoring fans - what are the hidden benefits of being a good leader in ballroom?

The Thrill of Driving an Indy Car 🏎️

Weaving through a crowded dance floor feels like flying down a motor speedway - it's exhil...

Sometime it's more about what you don't do that brings success on the dance floor.

Avoid these common missteps great leaders avoid.

No Verbal Leads 🤐

Social dancing is lead/follow based. If you find that you cannot lead your partner with your body either:

1. You are not leading clearly and/or
2. They
...

Top Tips for Success as a Leader 🏆
 

Wouldn't you love to be that sought after dancer who makes their partner swoon with happiness?

What are the things that we can do as leaders to be exceptional social dancers and to make the dance fun and memorable for our follower?

Make a Connection 💛

Asking for...

Being a great leader in ballroom dance is more than just knowing the steps — it’s about moving with clarity, confidence, and care. 

A strong leader creates a comfortable and enjoyable experience for every partner.

🔹 Keep a Strong Frame
Hold your arms up and maintain a consistently sized dance space for...

When we're learning something new like ballroom dance, it's easy to get impatient and want to be an expert right away.

Like all things worth doing, it takes a bit of time and effort, but there are some tips and tricks that can help you learn faster.

Review Your Steps Before A Dance Party

This hap...

I get it; we don't want to struggle - we want to feel successful 🤩

So that's why students in dance class say to me, "It's easier to do it faster".

When we're working on dancing a move s-l-o-w-l-y they'll fuss and ask to speed it up.

Because when we dance something slowly it exposes all our weakne...