(Bachata) Amanda's secret💝 moves that make you prettier~ Khan & Amanda open class LATIN

“When he lifts me, it's not just my arm drawing the shape — think of it as my whole body drawing it too, so you lift along with him.”

CONTEXTExplaining that your whole body has to respond to the lead's arm movement

“Guys, here's what you have to watch out for — you're not pushing her away. Think of it as letting her pour downward, and just let her flow down.”

CONTEXTExplaining what it should feel like when the lead guides the follow downward

“That's what lets her find her balance, drop down beautifully, and come right back up.”

CONTEXTExplaining how the follow finds her balance when the lead guides her like a pour

“When you're doing a head movement, don't keep putting force into your head — just let it fall.”

CONTEXTExplaining the knack of taking the tension out of head movements

“Back, side, whatever — always prep it properly, and don't try to let it drip down. It's just this.”

CONTEXTStressing how much the prep before the movement matters

“You've got to get this part right — after that, the connection becomes really easy.”

CONTEXTStressing the importance of the prep position and the fundamentals

“Don't put force into it — actually, the movement comes out best when you're relaxed.”

Stressing how important it is to let the tension go, while explaining the down-movement connection

“You've got to lean on the guy just a little.”

CONTEXTA tip that the follow should put a bit of weight into the lead