Height of dance Partner

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pygmalion

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I found this question on another website, but I'm curious, since I'm looking for an amateur partner.

How do competitive dancers choose a partner? Does relative height/weight matter?
 
Well, from observation I think that a dance partner should be "around" the same height and weight. You know what I mean when I say "you can tell if some partners compliment one another".
 
Yup. I see what you mean. It does seem like similar stature would help a lot with creating symmetry. I guess. *shrug*
 
There's a video out there that talks about creating lines -- ballroom lines of the nineties, or something like that. I wonder if anybody's seen it. Hmmm. It was international standard -- maybe Augusto Schiavo, or something like that? :? I'll have to look that up. I wonder if they talk about height.
 
I was wrong. Augusto was there, but no ballroom lines. And it looks like his videos have been discontinued. Probably because they were Italian dubbed in English. Yuck! Marcus and Karen Hilton are the lines people. Has anybody seen that video? I think I may check it out.
 
Wait! I just had a scary thought. This means I should be looking for a short, skinny man to be my dance partner. :shock: I guess that leaves romance out of the picture. :lol: :lol: Just kidding. :lol:

Actually, my first dance teacher was about my size -- he was 5'6" to my 5'4", both thin, and we looked very nice together, particularly when we were hitting a pose. Hmm. Food for thought. :D
 
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Alyssa...your competitive dance partner should be taller than you, but not too much taller especially if your dancing smooth or standard. Remember that most lady's wear at least 2 inch heels. If your dancing rhythm or latin the man can be quite a bit taller. I personally like my partners to be at least 4 inches taller than me.
 
Good point. So, at least for smooth, the height match does matter, with the gentleman being not too much taller than the lady. Good guessing on Alyssa's and my parts! :lol:
 
I always love this topic when it comes up because my partner and I do not fit the accepted height profile people tend to beleive in... so, how much does height/size matter, and what are the advantages/disadvantages?

In our case:
Height: Barefoot / Shoes
Porfirio = 5'11" / 6' with his 1" heels
Laetitia = 5'11" / 6'1.5" with her 2.5 " heels

Our perceived advantages:
We can take about the same strides/steps
We tend to have a large presence on the floor
Anymore...?

Disadvantages:
Uh, judges don't appreciate our celebratory head-butts ;)
(I don't know - dancing feels good to me)
 
I bet the two of you have a commanding presence on the floor, too. Your pictures look great. :D

So what is the usual? Are competitive dancers generally shorter than you guys? Please excuse my ignorance; I'm just getting into this. :D

Also, excuse the redundancy. If I'm 5'4", what I'm taking away from this thread is that a guy between about 5'6" and 5'10" is about the right height for a smooth dance partner for me. Yes? :? :D
 
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