Two Left Feet Podcast

What do followers look for in a good lead ?   As a leader it is your job to protect the follow. People on the sideline see everything, so you want to be more protective in a crowded dance floor.  When people see that you are safe to dance with, you get more dances.   I do believe that when surveying a dance floor people can recognize with someone is smiling politely, vs. actually and truly having an amazing time. A genuine smile vs a fake smile.   If a lead can make a follower truly smile and have fun, then hes probably a good lead.   Understand that as a lead when you are dancing you are visually showing everyone your dance resume. People on the sidelines are watching: your moves -  are you leading an advanced move at the intro with a new dancer, or are you paying attention to musicality and trying out basic moves first to test the connection and her skill level?   Are you leading three double spins in a row? Does the follower look like she's anticipating and/or backleading? If so, how is the lead handling t