[That gets a quiet laugh out of him (though it's still entirely too evil-sounding) and he follows along until she reaches the end. No dips here, of course - though it will be expected in her dance for the White Heron Cup. Thankfully, that doesn't require a partner.

Once she's finished, he'll bring her to a stop.]

You've certainly improved, but you've made one rather large mistake.

[He taps the hand at her hip as an indication.]

The partner who leads takes this position.

[Instead, he moves his hand to her shoulder.]

It's a bit awkward given our difference in height, but let's try that again.