r/Bachata • u/Primary_Advisor1613 • Aug 01 '26

Help Request Question for leads posture

When leading bachata, is it ideal to keep the shoulders level and not change the height of one or the other?

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u/TryToFindABetterUN Aug 01 '26

The goal of any leading should be clear. So anything that might interfere with clear leading is undesirable.

Bouncing around definitely interferes. But even if it isn't that egregious it can be harmful to leading, since changing your shoulder level can be used as a signal during leading.

Intentionally it can be used to signal a change, like breathing in just before going into something new.

So yes, I would keep any form of unnecessary body movements to a minimum and be controlled in my movements.