Ask the Experts How does one improve body flight speed? The
answer to this is complex. First of all, are we referring to
control of the speed or just going faster and further? Body
speed is generally dictated by the music played and the figures
you choose to dance. The slower the music and the fewer the
steps within the bar, the slower you must go. The opposite is
true of course. We also must consider time and distance. The
further you travel in a given time, the greater the body speed.
Again, the opposite is true. So the formula for speed is simple,
more distance per step and more steps per given unit of time.
But remember, given any tempo of music, you can always
manipulate your time of movement within it, decreasing it so you
look faster when you move by standing on your leg longer. You
can also appear both faster and slower by contrasting your
speeds and choreography choices. But when all is said and done
your answer is in the control and release of your body weight.
Controlling your body weight to your s