Slow dance

Aslow danceis a type ofpartner dancein which a coupledanceslowly, swaying to themusic.This is usually done to very slow-beatsongs,namelysentimental ballads.^[1]

Slow dancing can refer to any slow couple dance (such as certainballroom dances), but is often associated with a particular, simple style of dance performed bymiddle school,high school,andcollegestudents.^[1]

Technique

When two partners dance together, the male partner typically holds his hands against the sides of the female partner'ships,buttocks,orwaistwhile the female drapes her hands on the male's shoulders, upper back, or the sides of his head. The couple then sways back and forth with the music. Foot movement is minimal, but the pair may use their feet to slowly turn on the spot. Because the dance requires little physical concentration, participants often talk to each other while dancing. Some couples who have a close relationship may dance very closely together, in a "hug-and-sway" fashion.^[2]

References

^^a ^bMansour, David (2005).From Abba to Zoom: A Pop Culture Encyclopedia of the Late 20th Century.Andrews McMeel Publishing. p. 445.ISBN 978-0-7407-5118-9.
^Pruter, Robert (1992).Chicago Soul.University of Illinois Press. p. 207.ISBN 978-0-252-06259-9.

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[Mansour2005-1] Mansour, David (2005).From Abba to Zoom: A Pop Culture Encyclopedia of the Late 20th Century.Andrews McMeel Publishing. p. 445.ISBN 978-0-7407-5118-9.

[2] Pruter, Robert (1992).Chicago Soul.University of Illinois Press. p. 207.ISBN 978-0-252-06259-9.

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