In any dance formation, a shadow is always located on the same side of
the set as your partner. This is true at all times during the course of
the dance: beginning, middle, and end. Improper, proper, Becket,
indecent -- they all follow this rule.
This is useful to figure out where the shadow is after a diagonal chain,
for example. Next to you or across from you? Look at where a dancer's
partner is, and you'll have the answer.
Mark Widmer
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Mckeever<[email protected]>
To: Caller's discussion list<[email protected]>
Sent: Wed, Jan 18, 2012 10:49 am
Subject: Re: [Callers] Groundhog Day dance by Jim Hemphill
I am not familiar with this dance - but if you are on the same side of the set
s your partner - a shadow cannot be located on the other side - so they will be
n the same side somewhere to your right or left.
Mac
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Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:23:45 -0500
From: Tom Hinds<[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Callers] shadow
We shouldn't confuse new callers by failing to point out that there
are other contras that use a different shadow. The shadow Brian
speaks of is similar to the corner in a square. The other shadow
could be compared to a right-hand lady (left-hand gent) in a square.
Just by looking at the positioning and timing in the B2 it would make
sense for the shadow to be of the 'corner' variety.
If it was a r-h lady (left-hand gent) shadow the instructions would
probably say allemande left partner once around. In this dance using
a 'corner' shadow would ensure a longer partner swing.
When you're not sure, it's always a good idea to diagram the
choreography.
Great dance!
T
