My arm will actually ache from the pressure of my swing partner
leaning back too much.
Linda
On Feb 19, 2014, at 12:02 PM, Harold E. Watson wrote:
While "relax" would actually be a better description than "leaning"
into hand behind you, "relax" has so far not proven very effective
in keeping a beginner dancer from leaning INTO the swing which makes
it much more difficult. Goes right along with death grip on the
right shoulder. It is a challenge. What exactly do you mean by
dramatic consequences for your arm?
Harold
-----Original Message-----
From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-boun...@sharedweight.net
] On Behalf Of Linda Leslie
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 10:52 AM
To: Caller's discussion list
Subject: Re: [Callers] Height diffferential
As a dancer who often role switches, I have noted that "leaning"
can have some dramatic consequences for my right arm when I dance
the gent's role. I tend to avoid using this word, but do like
"relax", "connection", and other concepts that might get to a better
swing experience. I would love to hear about other words that seem
to work for dancers/callers.
Linda
On Feb 19, 2014, at 10:25 AM, George Mercer wrote:
The "Where to place the gent's hand for a swing" is a curious problem
for me. I've generally been told I have a good swing, but every once
in a while I'll be dancing with someone who insists/demands I move my
hand further up on the back or much lower. I do what I'm asked to
do.
I hesitate to suggest to anyone that swinging involves "leaning
back."
As for body tension/giving weight, I suggest they use the guide that
one uses for gardening and even child rearing -- firm but gentle.
Tension but not stiff or rigid. You can do both. I also find myself
when dancing with new dancers telling them to relax, body rigidity or
stiffness is not the answer and it doesn't help them or the person
their dancing with at that moment.
Relax. Firm but gentle. Let me know you're there, Thanks.
On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 9:33 AM, Harold E. Watson <hwat...@uark.edu>
wrote:
Sometimes we'll hold a quick swing teach during a break. I've
always
taught the gents to place their right hands between the ladies
shoulder blades. This provides support for the ladies' backs so
they
can lean back into it to balance with swing and it doesn't hurt
their
back. (We have some gents that insist on swinging at around 90
RPM.)
One of the more difficult thing I've had to teach beginner ladies is
get used to leaning into that hand. They have a tendency to tightly
grip my right shoulder rather than relax. It can be a difficult
concept for a newbie.
Harold
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