Jean said, " Must disagree about leaning backwards (resisting each other,
leaning away within reason) and swing/allemande speed. The physical shapes
that spin best are cones (children's tops), small at the bottom, wider at
the top. Couple turns and pivots (in other social dance forms like waltz),
h
zz step swing so much more fun
> than the 'walk around' swing of modern squares
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> From: John Sweeney
> To: call...@sharedweight.net
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 3:33 AM
> Subject: Re: [Callers] Timing & Force
>
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> Laurie said,
From: John Sweeney
To: call...@sharedweight.net
Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 3:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Callers] Timing & Force
Laurie said, "Also, I have talked with many who have developed, as I have, a
shoulder/neck problem. This seems to come from inexperienced dancers or
assertive re
One addendum:
I'd like to say a word about where the twirl should happen. At least when the
twirler is not experienced, it will help the positioning at the end if by beat
six, twirler. And twirler begin to separate approximately where they intend to
end so the twirler only has to focus on provi
Laurie said, "Also, I have talked with many who have developed, as I have, a
shoulder/neck problem. This seems to come from inexperienced dancers or
assertive regular dancers (not terribly good dancers) when they FORCE a
turn, especially at an incorrect time.
"I'd love to hear from someone how to
