[ Utena, you charmer. Pearl tuts and tosses her hair in a movement that tries to say "I'm disaffected by your compliment" but really says "I will cherish your words for the rest of my life". ]

Good! Now remember, a strong frame. Extend the arm... here. Eyes on me, not your feet. Yes, excellent.

[ Pearl keeps pace with the footwork as she presses her hand to Utena's elbow, back and shoulder, making small adjustments to her posture. For a moment her knuckles brush against Utena's hair and there's a moment of confusion for Pearl that it's not at all what she was expecting in comparison to... well... some other pink hair she's come across before. She glances at it curiously, but now it's time to hop this track before this whole car is derailed. ]

Now, it's not all about the steps. Think about where my weight is going. And trust that your partner can keep up with you.