I am looking for a clear understanding of the term bodyflight in smooth dances. can you explain this to me? thanks.

I was told once that it referred to the motion most common in the swing dances in which the dancer's weight is "released" as part of a natural "swinging motion" within the framework of the dance.
I interpret that to mean the push-pull connection of such a dance makes one's body weight "release" in such a fashion that it is not noticeable to the other partner. In other words, all things become equal even though one partner may weigh 50 or more pounds than the other.
But, I am not positive that is a correct interpretation, so I would be interested in responses from veteran teachers. I also wasn't sure if the term body flight related to only those instances when still in connection with your partner, or when the connection is broken, or out of hold.
In the end, I viewed it as more knowledge-based than technique-based, to know what the term actually referred to.

The other thing about body flight that I remember is that it had something to do with continuous movement in the dance, where the steps flow from one to another without the suddenness or staccato of a dance like the Tango. The Fox Trot, for example, would have a "body flight" flow to it.
I also wasn't sure if it had anything to do with the rise and fall of the waltz. I don't think it does, but again, we need a veteran teacher to clarify for us.

I agree by and large with most of your posit..

"B.F.", is a term thats often used in refernce to the " swing " dances, and is more apparent in FT than the other 2 ( it is there in the other 2,but in shorter "bursts " ) ..

Why in FT ?..because we have the opportunity, with the variations available even at a basic level, to try and create a "seamless " and continuous motion, thruout the dance .

The dynamics of FT, are perfectly suited to illustrate, even to the inexperienced eye , the illusion that one is floating across the floor in perpetual motion.. the hallmark of top class dancers..

Im gonna start learning ballroom dancing soon and im kinda afriad because i have been wanting to do this for a while but im 16 so im starting later in life. Is there any tips you can give for a beginner girl?

Im going to be starting ballroom dancing next week but i am 16 any tips for a begginer girl?

Have fun....lots of fun and practice!