Hi Jack,
I would hazzard a guess that Bob was trying to preserve the Gents
Allemande Left - Swing transition at the end of A1. The lesser weevil, I
think.
The A1 could have been: Neighbor Allemande Left 1 1/2, Gents pass right
(or gypsy right 1 1/2). That would leave their right arm free for the
swing. But then it would have a different feel and difficulty than the
dance currently has.
Chris Weiler
Jack Mitchell wrote:
Bob (and group)--
Since I'm guessing that these are both your dances, I'll ask directly
(though I'd be interested in thoughts even if they're not). I danced
Pearls of Wisdom a week or so ago, and every time I did that last
Petronella, I wanted it to be into an allemande L rather than R. To
do the allemande R, I had to STOP and change directions. Given your
comment that Petronellas are best when they use the momentum to get
into the next move, why have an allemande R rather than L coming out
of a Petronella?
Jack Mitchell
At 12:09 AM 9/21/2007, you wrote:
Pearls of Wisdom Improper, 12/7/02
A1. Neighbor allemande R 1 1/2, gents allemande L 1 1/2
A2. Partner balance, swing
B1. Circle L 3/4, neighbor swing
B2. Balance, Petronella, balance, Petronella 1 1/2
Petronellas
are best when they are more than a positioning device, but use the
momentum to flow into the next move.
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