Jonathan. Is there any Sway in a Spin in the Standard style of dancing. Would a Sway take a couple off balance.

"Is there any Sway in a Spin in the Standard style of dancing."

Not in the basic version, but yes, it plays an important role in many of the more advanced interpretations being performed to great effect by leading competitors.

"Would a Sway take a couple off balance."

Almost any movement in dance technically takes a couple off balance. The more important question is, would it disrupt their poise, or their SENSE of balance. And the answer to that is NO, not if it is properly coordinated with their movement.

The basic Spin Turn doesn't have any, but there's nothing that would prevent you from being able to add sway to Spins & Pivots. We do it all the time, in various combinations. I just don't recommend it for your next exam, if you know what I'm saying.

Jonathan

Is this right: I can dance a sway in a Spin turn to right and left? Right sway when rising on step 5 (Natural Spin Turn)?