Frame, Frame, Frame.

Imagine, if you will, that you are holding a beach ball in front of your chest. Reach around that ball and touch your fingertips together. Your imaginary ball is only as big as your arms allow. Now pull your shoulder blades together and your arms out, like an Eagle (or Turkey, if you'd prefer). DO NOT LET YOUR ELBOWS GO BEHIND YOUR BODY. Using the Muscles in your back (the ones that run along your spine and the ones that run under and behind your arms), lock your arms into position. You should notice, once your back is engaged, your shoulders become less integral in holding your arms in place. Once you are in this position, your forearms, below your elbows, can be positioned to suit your dance partner and dance style.

Benefits of a good frame include: keeping your shoulders in tact and uninjured, being a tremendous leader, being a fantastic follow, being awesome in general, improved performance on the dance floor, more attention from happy dancers who are eager to dance with you, and the list goes on.