How To Engage Your Dance Frame | This IMPROVED My Dancing Forever as a Leader | West Coast Swing

For almost 2 years I struggled with Engaging my dance frame. I could implement the shape, but only for a short time... until I received some great advice on how a dance frame FEELS. Then I understood how to engage my frame while I dance... One simple drill anyone can do anywhere there is a wall.
Dancing West Coast Swing (Modern Swing) with a dance partner while you have your frame engaged really helps you communicate your movement and lead better, and as a follower it's would seem even more essential.
I hope this tip helps you as much as it has helped me.
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What about for follows? Are they really supposed to be squeezing inwards like holding a beach ball?

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This would be worth asking a local teacher who is a follower, but my answer till then would be yes. It's not a strong squeeze, but it gives some resistance to movement which gives greater control for a lead and is especially helpful in preps/rides etc. But definitely ask a local follower who teaches for clarification :)