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“It used to be that the guy just stood there and used his hand to tell the girl to circle — but the trend these days is that the guy and the girl move together.”

Explaining how circle leading has changed, at the Bell & Fiona workshop

“Lead her with the feeling of, 'Hey, I'm working hard and moving too, so come move with me.'”

Explaining that the lead can't just signal with his hands — he has to use his body along with it

“Even while you're moving, the guy's arm frame can't break. Don't just use your hands — use your body with them.”

Stressing that the lead keeps his frame, during the body lead breakdown

“But you don't need to move as big as the ladies do. The guys move small, small.”

Explaining the difference in movement size between lead and follow

“You do the Madrid step like you're being careful not to break a clay jar.”

A metaphor for the up-down energy of the Madrid step

“They say every move was made by a person, so any person can do it. Even if it doesn't come on day one, practice and you'll get it.”

Encouraging the participants at the close of the workshop