Martha, very nicely put. These basic moves are the glue that bind the distinctive moves. Also basic moves offer plenty of scope for variety in the way they combine and produce different transitions.
Cheers, Bill On 28/02/2012 12:40 p.m., Martha Edwards wrote:
Hmmm.... One of my little snippets of design understanding is that highly distinctive elements should not be used in a repeating design. So I would not program an evening with 5 dances with Petronellas, or large ovals, or contra corners. But why wouldn't it be okay to have lots of dances with swings, circles, long lines and allemandes if they help set up or unwind a distinctive move? They're so bland and common they almost shouldn't count...
