I think this brings up the language problem of terms like
"connection" rather than "giving weight." To me, "giving weight"
specifically means pulling. I like the idea of the lead person
pushing a bit on the pointy hand (though I don't think I'd teach that
in a beginners' workshop), but that's definitely different from what
I mean by giving weight. I brought it up because I've danced with
many moderately experienced dancers who use both hands to hold
themselves and their partners together and upright in a swing, and I
want to discourage that.
--Read Weaver
On Sep 1, 2011, at 4:36 PM, barb kirchner wrote:
and i disagree (not with you, with something in another post) that
the pointy hands are not part of "giving weight" or whatever you
want to call it. a gentle push on the pointy hands provides
instant frame. get somebody who doesn't know how to dance and try
it - it gives them enough connection to "follow" your lead.
