Hi Alex,
For a Ladies’ Chain I would suggest that the Man stepping
forwards with his right leg is even better. I always say, “Men, when I say,
“Ladies’ Chain” I am talking it to the MEN - wake up! The Ladies know what to
do. You need to get your right hip in and your right arm ready to scoop the
Lady up.” I then demonstrate the Man waiting, then walking the Lady around a
big circle vs the Man stepping in and whirling the Lady around in a tight
circle ready for the next move.*
* Please replace “Men” and “Ladies” with your favourite words. I can never
remember which is which! :-) And please don’t forget the apostrophes!
Happy dancing,
John
John Sweeney, Dancer, England [email protected] 01233 625 362 & 07802 940
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http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent
From: Alex Burka via Contra Callers <[email protected]>
Sent: 19 July 2024 14:20
To: Shared Weight Contra Callers <[email protected]>
Subject: [Callers] Re: What are your favorite “style points?”
A helpful one that's often passed over in beginner lessons is for the lark to
take a step to the right at the beginning of a robins chain, as the robin is
leaving. It puts you in a better position to start the courtesy turn and finish
it on time.
Alex
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