Much easier then. And I would've loved the request. Never enough people appreciating my tricks. You'd think the sociopaths of Hell would've been more keen, but no. [He tuts, but keeps grinning.] Actually would be easier to pull out a few pieces of spine, but we'll have to make do.

[He waits until they're on the right step, then brings them to slow.]

You want to go through the standard one-two-three. But on the four, you'll want to signal. Release her side and lift your leading hand. You want to lift like you're checking the time on a watch, not across her face. You don't push her through or try to hang on with anything but your lead. You let her go free.

[He smiles, as much over the metaphor as the memories he has.]

From step four, she goes under your arm and away from you. You'll see her spin, moving out, dancing free over the floor. You'll see the way her face lights up-- every time, it happens, I swear. Keep your own steps small as she goes. You must keep up your steps, keep going, but never without minding her through each and every one.

For her next six steps, she's free, but then... she comes back to you. She's in your arms again and looking to your eyes. When you do this with her for the first time, I promise, you will never question the waltz again. You ready?