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ON PARTNERING:
* When the male-to-female ratio is low, have boys double or triple up, going across the floor with each group, rather than resting between combos. The extra practice builds stamina and teachers boys how to partner different dancers.
* Lise la Cour, director of Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley School, California, recommends pairing first-time girls with more advanced boys to provide a sense of security and help the girls to relax and embrace the movement.
* Explain that falling is normal--even beneficial--when attempting a new step. Always make sure that first-time lifts are spotted by a capable dancer. With sit lifts, have an experienced boy stand in back of the couple: If either partner leans back, both will topple.
* Leslie Browne, partnering instructor, The School at Steps, New York, suggests that partnering classes be co-taught by a...
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