Hopefully no one gets hurt. Let us know how you make out.

Anyway, sounds like you have trust issues with the guy, but maybe its for good reason.

I am not sure what kind of dip you are doing, but I’m going to assume it is a simple dip. With a simple dip, did you realize that you can do the dip on your own? You do not really have to depend on your partner to keep yourself from falling flat on the ground.

There is another move called a drop when the guy has almost all of you to support. I can’t imagine you doing that in Spanish class.

Try dipping yourself. Stand just like you are about to go into a dip with one foot slightly ahead of the other and bend backwards. You should be able to support yourself. Depending on your balance and flexibility, you should be able to bend pretty far.

When you are dancing with the guy, you can further support yourself by placing your hip against the guy while you are bending backwards. You can also use one arm to hold yourself up by holding on to the guy’s waist or back.

Do NOT ever, repeat, do NOT put throw your whole weight into the dip where the guy has to totally support your weight. You may make him tip over and drop you.

The guy should not bend forward toward the girl when dipping her. He should actually lean opposite diretion of the dip so he can use his weight and leverage to keep you up.

The moves are decided by the guy leading. Your job is just to follow. If the guy doesn’t lead your properly, then you are pretty much on your own.

Although, it doesn’t help the guy if you just do the moves without him leading you. You shouldn’t really do the move unless you are led into it.. But since its Spanish class, it may be ok.

Hope this helps a little.