Posture in scientific layman terms is the way we carry our bodies! Posture is very important in ballroom dancing. In fact, good posture leads to self-confidence, which is a major requirement of ballroom dancing!
So what exactly do we mean by good posture? Good posture is merely the practice of keeping the body straight, by keeping the spinal column upright! When we say, ‘Stand straight’, we mean don’t slouch and keep your posture firm!
Here are a few guidelines to having a good posture for ballroom dancing.
1. Lower Body: While the lower body consisting of the legs, knees, ankles and feet are by nature, permanently set into position, it is important that you keep your feet together and improve upon your balance and your centre of gravity. Thus, having more weight balanced on your inner feet will directly lead to an improvement in posture.
2. Hips and Pelvis: Many a times, your coach will tell you to tuck in your tush! He’s not being insulting, he’s merely trying to get you to improve your posture! Tucking in your hips and bringing them in line with your back will enhance your posture by a lot! And when you dance with this posture, you’re definitely going to get more thigh tone and reduced cellulite!
3. Spine: Always, always try to increase the length of your spine! Try to keep the spinal column long and straight. You can do this by standing (not leaning) against a wall with only your heels, shoulders and the back part of your head in contact with the wall. Also, if you would like to improve your posture when walking, try keeping a flat object such as a book on your head and walking, making sure that the book does not fall!
And remember, always keep your neck straight and your head up. Don’t be afraid to make eye-contact with people, but don’t be too arrogant either! Have a good smile for a good day!
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