(Bachata) Techniques that make space for her — visual leading & flow mode - Carlos 'Connection Masterclass' by PangPangyo (Nick)

“If my tension is around 10%, then I should keep it there. Even if you only give me 10%, we can still have a beautiful dance.”

CONTEXTOn how the lead's tension doesn't always have to be matched 50/50 with the partner — a great dance is possible within whatever tension you've offered

“I want to do a Madrid step, but I'm not going to tell you how to do it. She can style it however she wants. This is flow mode.”

CONTEXTUsing the Madrid step as an example of flow mode — leading it without specifying the details, giving the partner freedom

“I'm saying 'one, two, three, five, six, cha cha cha.' Because I'm telling you it's going to go exactly the way I want it to.”

CONTEXTExplaining, as an example of frame mode, how you lead by calling out the exact count and steps.

“When I dance, my default is to always try to stay in the flow. I want her to feel like there's space to do whatever she wants.”

CONTEXTComparing flow mode and frame mode while explaining his core leading philosophy

“When I want to mark something specific, that's when I use frame mode. But the intention is very clear.”

CONTEXTWrapping up when to use frame mode