[ the glare bounces off him like usual, though he does have a real reason in this case--it's easier to lead this way and get a sense of tempo, at least in the waltz. ]

Relax, you're in good hands. [ it's genuinely encouraging, even if he adds a wink to punctuate. ]

The waltz is a three beat dance, so keep count in your head. And then you just follow me. [ and with that he'll start the first sequence, a half-box, careful to go slowly. ]