Re: [Callers] down-the-hall moves

2013-09-21 Thread Bill Baritompa
Hi Polly, I'm having trouble understanding the movement you describe. I've added my interpretation to your description. Is this what you envision? Improper, 1's between 2's, line of four down the hall, gent #1 turns anticlockwise 180 degrees in place holding both ladies who pivot around

[Callers] down-the-hall moves

2013-09-21 Thread P E
Hello, all! I'm look at a down-the-hall move and wondering if it has been done before, and if so with what results, so any feedback would be appreciated. Results mainly meaning: did it cause confusion for the dancers/ did they enjoy it. Improper, 1's between 2's, line of four down the hall, gen

Re: [Callers] formations VS progressions: battle of the terms

2013-09-21 Thread Andrea Nettleton
Ihace heard enough commentary about being on the wrong side, wondering about number, and progressing the wrong direction, all wrongs in quotes, that I think many dancers are aware of who is who and what is 'normal' , even in becket dance. Andrea Sent from my iPad > On Sep 20, 2013, at 9:01 A

Re: [Callers] formations VS progressions: battle of the terms

2013-09-21 Thread Jeff Kaufman
On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 9:06 AM, John C. McIntire wrote: > Having dancers automatically line up improper often creates difficulties for > newcomers. Often as not, the newcomers will mimic a couple crossed over, > creating some confusion and taking more time to straighten out. That hasn't been my

Re: [Callers] formations VS progressions: battle of the terms

2013-09-21 Thread John C. McIntire
I will often call a proper dance early in the evening, just to get the dancers on their toes. Having dancers automatically line up improper often creates difficulities for newcomers. Often as not, the newcomers will mimic a couple crossed over, creating some confusion and taking more time to s