Partnering
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In dance, partnering is the assistance and sometimes leading given to a partner, most normally of the opposite gender.
Partnering is particularly part of ballet and of partner dances such as rock and roll.
An exception to the rule that partners are of opposite gender is the Reel of the 51st Highlanders.
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[edit] Ballet
In ballet, partnering is particularly studied by male principal dancers, who must develop the strength to gracefully and confidently (and reliably!) lift, catch and carry a female partner. On the other hand, female principals will spend more time on developing the strength of their feet, ankles, legs, and abdominal muscles for pointe work.
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[edit] Partner dances
In many partner dances, the male dancer must lead. This may be simply a matter of guiding the female dancer as to position during a set routine, or in free-form dances it may include deciding and communicating the sequence of the figures to be danced.
Some advanced jive, jitterbug and rock and roll figures require the male to perform lifts every bit as strenuous as those of ballet. These are normally only achieved by professional dancers.
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[edit] External links
- Article on partnering in the Australian Ballet Education site.
