Ideal Height Difference in Standard

[freeageless]

Without shoes, I'm 5'8" on a tall day. As of late, I've been smitten with this lass that started showing up to the socials. I think she's a little over an inch, maybe two inches, taller than me without shoes. *warm thoughts *

Honestly, her biggest issue is being comfortable with being tall and standing out. It's like there's a mental block that keeps her from owning every inch of her lovely height. I have a bit of anecdotal evidence to support this.



Last social we were sharing a tango and I teased her that it was finally time to stretch those long legs out. Her response was, "Oh great! And I try so hard to hide them." There was a hint of seriousness that explains her reluctance to lift her posture.

I think with a bit of coaxing she'll be gliding in no time. That smile and those eyes are all the motivation I need to keep chipping away... Did I mention I was smitten?

Benjamin, if she is uncomfortabe being tall, I would suggest that you show her the below You Tube link. The girl is considerably taller than the man, and much slimmer. However, they are both fantastic dancers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi9bkoqSNG8&feature=related

 

[DanceMentor]

Benjamin, if she is uncomfortabe being tall, I would suggest that you show her the below You Tube link. The girl is considerably taller than the man, and much slimmer. However, they are both fantastic dancers.

I think this video could be a good anecdote for Latin, but they are not connecting at the center point as in standard, nor raising the arms to the same height as in standard.

I am 6 feet tall, and I have been able to dance reasonably well with ladies anywhere from 5 feet 1 inch up to about 5 foot 9.5 inches. If she is taller her leg swing is not ideal (and I hope you can guess what the problem might be). If she is shorter it becomes pretty difficult for me to get the connection through the right arm to look right.