Hi,

What do you feel about our difference of height.

We want to compete at bronze level in ballroom and latin dances

Here are some training videos of us.
Tango
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQcP-ZgZWgA
Waltz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrnJzHDwIts

Thanks for your remarks.

Patrick

What do you feel about it? That's probably the most important thing, as it will translate into how you do in your competitions. Though we do not enter competitions, I have same problem with my wife, though she is the taller one, and probably not as noticeable as your difference. I thought you looked good in your video, and I know I've seen some great champions with significant height differences. But you might get some good pointers from other posters who get into competitions. This topic has come up before, with some good advice. Good luck!

Be particularly careful about your hold.

If the man's right arm slopes downwards from the shoulder to the lady's shoulderblade, and if the left upper arm slopes down at the same angle (so that the elbows are at the same height), the upward slope of the left forearm to the handclasp will naturally be at around the height of the lady's eyes. The lady's right arm should be almost 'laid' along the man's right arm, with contact points the the top of the lady's arm, and the man's wrist, and again at the top of the man's arm with the lady's fingers. The elbows should nearly touch: we should not see a gap between. The overall impression is one of balance on the two sides of the body. (Obviously, we make the usual adjustments for Tango).

Check carefully, using a mirror, but your basic posture and set-up is quite pleasing, and you have the potential to develop quite a big top line for the swing ballroom dances. I don't see any reason to worry about the height difference.