BALBOATIMECaroline's Simple Posture Guide for Balboa Followers
Spot the correct one ! The other versions are also commonly seen on the dance floor
Normal standing posture.
Shoulders above heels.
About right for Balboa.
Slight lean forwards so
shoulders above balls of
feet, but not unbalanced.
Shoulders further forward
than feet, so bottom has
to stick out for balance.
Not a good look !
Hips too far forward, so
shoulders go back to
compensate. Wrong bit
makes contact with partner !
Top tip: Only take the weight forward by a small amount.
Trying too hard can produce various
undesirable results as well as being uncomfortable.
Too little is better than too much.
You will probably find that shoes with heels make this easier than flat ones.