Although helmets are optional, these slides can still be quite dangerous. Beware of over practicing and muscle fatigue as some of these might help you discover muscles you didn't know you had.
Follow slide variations. You will need a slippery floor and slippery shoes to make these slides impressive. In general, these slides are independent from your partner so they are great for being musical and flashy even when your leader is boring and not leading interesting variations.
Leader slide variations. You will need a slippery floor and slippery shoes to make these slides impressive. In general, these slides are independent from your partner so they are great for being musical and flashy even when your followerer is boring or not ready for fancy variations.
If you're not falling, you're not learning. Get the right shoes on the right floor and start finding your limits.
The best part of side slides is the ride. If you do the proper preparation, you can enjoy long smooth rides across the dance floor.
