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
-----John Sweeney wrote,
When I need to call simple dances because we have people who can't
handle the more complex stuff, what I do to keep the experienced dancers
interested is show them some more style and variations that they can add
to their dancing. A simple dance gives them a chance to try these
things out.
Examples:
- Different swing holds, entries and exits and how to negotiate them
(this list is endless!).
- How two people can spin off each other as they meet in the middle of a
Hey.
- A Lindy Anchor on Lines Forward & Back.
- Better technique for twirls in Ladies' Chains.
- How to catch eyes in spinning Dosidos.
- How to twirl if you are on the end of a line going up or down the
hall.
- A North Country Ladies' Chain.
- How to spin out of Allemandes - then do a dance with Contra Corners.
:-)
- Spinning as you walk forwards into a Wave.
Every time I watch a good video on YouTube I pick up more great
ideas.
I don't pick up so many on the dance-floor as I am too busy
dancing myself!
We can all always learn something new, and it only takes a few
seconds during a walk-through to show something new. - just one item at
a time!
Happy dancing,
John
