6 Upper Body Styling

COURSE: slow-drag-with-damon-kelsey

FOCUS: This lesson focuses on upper body musicality in slow drag, specifically using torso elongation and compression for styling as a follower.

TIP & TRICKS:

• Elongate one side of the torso while compressing the other to create a broken line.
• Add footwork by elongating on the push and compressing on the drag.
• Keep a steady basic step while practicing this styling.
• Choose specific spots in the music to apply this movement for a few counts.
• Relax the styling after a few counts to allow the follower full range of musicality.

REMEMBER:

• Spinal articulation is important for upper body styling in slow drag.
• The connection point in close embrace changes dynamically with torso movement.
• This styling is an individual musical choice and should not be done too aggressively.
• Aggressive styling can limit the partner's musicality and movement options.
• Leaders should use this movement sparingly to avoid restricting the follower.