hi, this is called 'beginner foxtrot' because the patterns are beginning patterns. What you are watching is beginner patterns being danced by some of the best dancers in the entire ballroom world. He's doing it with an advanced technique which is why it doesn't look like he's stepping on the beat to you. But he's very much epitomizing what it should look like in the end.
The Slowfox routine presented by Mirko & Alessia in this instructional video is composed entirety of basic "school figures" ranging from Pre-Bronze to Gold levels, but I see nothing beyond Gold, i.e. no advanced variations. The Feather Step, Reverse Turn, Three Step & Natural Turn would be the figures someone learning International Style Slow Foxtrot should start with. Everything else in the routine belongs to Silver or Gold levels, but are still considered syllabus figures for those levels. BTW, at the beginning of their presentation Mirko advises that he & his partner will dance their routine "from 2 different angles," he says nothing about Tango. Also, Slowfox can be counted numerically (as Mirko does) or in "slows" and "quicks." The latter might be easier for beginners to follow.
Foxtrot = 4/4. BRAVO Most videos offer basic shacks like this: slow - slow - fast fast. And this is 3/4. That is, the rhythm of the Waltz. It’s very difficult to dance 3/4 when music is 4/4
For the life of me I can not match their steps to any rhythm. I enjoy watching formal foxtrot as long as I don't have to listen to the music because it never seems to match the movements. Really pisses me off. Its as if they are tone deaf.
1. They aren't singing so being tone deaf is irrelevant. 2. Figures in Foxtrot cross bar lines and part of the style is it to use up as much of the beat as possible by hesitating. 3. The music is 4 beats to a bar so count along with it and you will see. Often they emphasise the 3rd beat by rising up. 4. Its called Slow Foxtrot not formal foxtrot. Im afraid your problem is lack of knowledge about what you are talking about.
I was considering whether to take a class. I wanted to see what the class would entail before I spent a lot of money on it. With that said, you can't learn how to dance just by watching a few online videos. You actually have to take a class with a qualified instructor. If I wanted to learn karate, I'd go to a dojo and get taught by a sensei. I wouldn't just watch online videos.
The slows are 2 counts and the Quicks are 1 count. Basically there are 4 counts to a bar.Go get a book from the library and learn the step patterns. Also learn basic music counts.
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hi, this is called 'beginner foxtrot' because the patterns are beginning patterns. What you are watching is beginner patterns being danced by some of the best dancers in the entire ballroom world. He's doing it with an advanced technique which is why it doesn't look like he's stepping on the beat to you. But he's very much epitomizing what it should look like in the end.
Foxtrot is one the most beautiful dance. I love it when I dance it.
Thank you for explaining each part of the foxtrot - figure name, rhythm and timing. Indeed, this makes it easy to follow and understand. :-)
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I love the close connection, the big steps, and the way the lady holds her head back.
Great points. Thanks.
I like the style of teaching. Very easy to follow
+Kris Moodley You're hilarious
As we all know, this is not exactly beginner level execution...!
That smile of Mirko after he spoke though..Very sincere 😁
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2:11 step name
3:45 rhythm
5:06 timing
The Slowfox routine presented by Mirko & Alessia in this instructional video is composed entirety of basic "school figures" ranging from Pre-Bronze to Gold levels, but I see nothing beyond Gold, i.e. no advanced variations. The Feather Step, Reverse Turn, Three Step & Natural Turn would be the figures someone learning International Style Slow Foxtrot should start with. Everything else in the routine belongs to Silver or Gold levels, but are still considered syllabus figures for those levels. BTW, at the beginning of their presentation Mirko advises that he & his partner will dance their routine "from 2 different angles," he says nothing about Tango. Also, Slowfox can be counted numerically (as Mirko does) or in "slows" and "quicks." The latter might be easier for beginners to follow.
Thanks a lot from a Taiwan's fan!
Reminds me of my sf lesson of more than 30 years ago!
Video title says Foxtrot but he says it’s Tango...?
Beautiful
Great routine well explained
Foxtrot = 4/4. BRAVO
Most videos offer basic shacks like this: slow - slow - fast fast. And this is 3/4. That is, the rhythm of the Waltz. It’s very difficult to dance 3/4 when music is 4/4
Just Wonderful.
Anyone knows the name of the music ?
Have you ever taught a class of beginners? Just curious, that's all.
thkq v much
That is not the Fox Trot. Not sure WHAT they are doing
This isn't really beginner is it.
No it's actually not lol
Please, no black pants! I cannot tell left leg from right. :(
Remember man starts on left foot.
Beginners level, my ass!
For the life of me I can not match their steps to any rhythm. I enjoy watching formal foxtrot as long as I don't have to listen to the music because it never seems to match the movements. Really pisses me off. Its as if they are tone deaf.
1. They aren't singing so being tone deaf is irrelevant.
2. Figures in Foxtrot cross bar lines and part of the style is it to use up as much of the beat as possible by hesitating.
3. The music is 4 beats to a bar so count along with it and you will see. Often they emphasise the 3rd beat by rising up.
4. Its called Slow Foxtrot not formal foxtrot.
Im afraid your problem is lack of knowledge about what you are talking about.
You can't learn how to dance by watching a video. You'll only learn by going to an actual class.
Peter Parker Some of us can figure it out by watching a few videos. If you disagree, why did you even bother clicking on this one?
I was considering whether to take a class. I wanted to see what the class would entail before I spent a lot of money on it. With that said, you can't learn how to dance just by watching a few online videos. You actually have to take a class with a qualified instructor. If I wanted to learn karate, I'd go to a dojo and get taught by a sensei. I wouldn't just watch online videos.
The slows are 2 counts and the Quicks are 1 count. Basically there are 4 counts to a bar.Go get a book from the library and learn the step patterns. Also learn basic music counts.
This is for the beginner? Ridiculous.
Right? Its actually not for beginners lol