(Bachata) Real social-floor hacks straight from big-data analysis, boom boom boom! Mongoo & Rafle open class in 1 speedy minute (1 min can't do it justice~go take the real class^^;)

“You've got to hold this line so she can't come back up — that's what keeps the connection from dropping.”

CONTEXTOpening on why the line that maintains the lead's connection (frame) with the follow matters.

“There has to be an obstacle there for the lady to lean into and play with — if it's not there, she just keeps going back and crashes into it.”

CONTEXTOn the physical obstacle (the frame) the lead has to build with his body or hand for the follow.

“You have to let her know for sure that my hand is right here — that's what makes the next move possible.”

CONTEXTStressing that the lead's hand position is the signal for what comes next.

“It's not about just lifting your hand — you have to clearly show her, 'my hand is here.' Holding it vaguely doesn't work.”

CONTEXTOn how the clarity of the hand gesture affects the precision of the lead.

“Don't lift your head early. You've got to hold that position until it's time to open up — that's what lets it come up naturally.”

CONTEXTA detailed tip on head position and timing during the movement