Karen and I love vacationing in America and try to make sure we always
get to at least one dance camp/week/weekend when we are over. We
already teach workshops on these subjects, so if anyone wants us to run
style, variation and swinging workshops please let us know.
A Lindy Anchor is what Lindy Hop/Swing dancers do at the end of each
pattern as they settle back into their home position. I see many contra
dancers doing footwork like this on moves such as Long Lines Forward &
Back. After taking two steps forwards (R/L), for step three, step onto
your right foot, turning your right toe out to the right and then swivel
the right foot counter-clockwise on the toe as you step to the left onto
your left foot, pointing it to the left and swiveling it clockwise. Can
look very stylish if done well.
Happy dancing,
John
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Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:51:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: Tina Fields <tfiel...@yahoo.com>
To: "callers@ sharedweight.net" <call...@sharedweight.net>
Subject: Re: [Callers] Making It Fun for Experienced Dancers
This is such a rich topic, key for making the dances inclusive and fun.
John,
thanks for opening it up. It would make a great hands-on workshop at a
dance
camp.
In the meantime, I've not heard two terms you used. What are:
* a "Lindy Anchor" (on Lines Forward & Back)
* A "North Country Ladies' Chain"?
Tina
