XANDER took his niece’s right hand in his left, sizing himself up next to Nina now that they were so close, humming in thought. It had been quite some time since he had danced with a partner, and while Nina was far from a short girl…he was even farther from a short man.
❝We’ll start with a simple, six-step box waltz,❞ he said, bringing his gaze up to meet his niece’s. ❝Now, the leader typically places their right hand on the following dancer’s left hip, while the follower sets their left hand on the leader’s right shoulder. If that’s a bit of an uncomfortable reach, the upper arm is also fine.❞