Gotha. That never bothered me so I never thought about it that way. Harold
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Linda Leslie Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 11:39 AM To: Caller's discussion list Subject: Re: [Callers] Height diffferential My arm will actually ache from the pressure of my swing partner leaning back too much. Linda On Feb 19, 2014, at 12:02 PM, Harold E. Watson wrote: > While "relax" would actually be a better description than "leaning" > into hand behind you, "relax" has so far not proven very effective in > keeping a beginner dancer from leaning INTO the swing which makes it > much more difficult. Goes right along with death grip on the right > shoulder. It is a challenge. What exactly do you mean by dramatic > consequences for your arm? > > Harold > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected] > ] On Behalf Of Linda Leslie > Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 10:52 AM > To: Caller's discussion list > Subject: Re: [Callers] Height diffferential > > As a dancer who often role switches, I have noted that "leaning" > can have some dramatic consequences for my right arm when I dance the > gent's role. I tend to avoid using this word, but do like "relax", > "connection", and other concepts that might get to a better swing > experience. I would love to hear about other words that seem to work > for dancers/callers. > Linda > > On Feb 19, 2014, at 10:25 AM, George Mercer wrote: > >> The "Where to place the gent's hand for a swing" is a curious problem >> for me. I've generally been told I have a good swing, but every once >> in a while I'll be dancing with someone who insists/demands I move my >> hand further up on the back or much lower. I do what I'm asked to >> do. >> I hesitate to suggest to anyone that swinging involves "leaning >> back." >> As for body tension/giving weight, I suggest they use the guide that >> one uses for gardening and even child rearing -- firm but gentle. >> Tension but not stiff or rigid. You can do both. I also find myself >> when dancing with new dancers telling them to relax, body rigidity or >> stiffness is not the answer and it doesn't help them or the person >> their dancing with at that moment. >> Relax. Firm but gentle. Let me know you're there, Thanks. >> >> >> On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 9:33 AM, Harold E. Watson <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> Sometimes we'll hold a quick swing teach during a break. I've >>> always taught the gents to place their right hands between the >>> ladies shoulder blades. This provides support for the ladies' backs >>> so they can lean back into it to balance with swing and it doesn't >>> hurt their back. (We have some gents that insist on swinging at >>> around 90 >>> RPM.) >>> One of the more difficult thing I've had to teach beginner ladies is >>> get used to leaning into that hand. They have a tendency to tightly >>> grip my right shoulder rather than relax. It can be a difficult >>> concept for a newbie. >>> >>> Harold > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list [email protected] http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers
