When I need to call simple dances because we have people who can't
handle the more complex stuff, what I do to keep the experienced dancers
interested is show them some more style and variations that they can add
to their dancing. A simple dance gives them a chance to try these
things out.
Examples:
Different swing holds, entries and exits and how to negotiate them (this
list is endless!)
How two people can spin off each other as they meet in the middle of a
Hey
A Lindy Anchor on Lines Forward & Back
Better technique for twirls in Ladies' Chains
How to catch eyes in spinning Dosidos
How to twirl if you are on the end of a line going up or down the hall
A North Country Ladies' Chain
How to spin out of Allemandes - then do a dance with Contra Corners :-)
Spinning as you walk forwards into a Wave
Every time I watch a good video on YouTube I pick up more great
ideas.
I don't pick up so many on the dance-floor as I am too busy
dancing myself!
We can all always learn something new, and it only takes a few
seconds during a walk-through to show something new. - just one item at
a time!
Happy dancing,
John
John Sweeney, Dancer, England j...@modernjive.com 01233 625 362 &
07802 940 574
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