Re: [Callers] new (?) dance - with a shadow swing

2016-10-01 Thread Bree Kalb via Callers
I'd like to add this to my collection. Have you named it? On Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 1:48 PM, Luke Donforth via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hello all, > > I know the list has had big debates about shadow swings in the past. If > you don't like 'em, you can pitch this. This

Re: [Callers] new (?) dance - with a shadow swing

2016-10-01 Thread Luke Donforth via Callers
I agree that promenade across takes up more room than a R Given the space, I'd take the promenade here because of the extra turn required to go on the left diagonal for the chain to shadow. I think the promenade has better connection, so folks can work together more. If it was crowded, it could

Re: [Callers] new (?) dance - with a shadow swing

2016-10-01 Thread Rich Dempsey via Callers
I like the way you can hand off from shadow to partner. That feels exciting. What is the aesthetic consideration that leads you to choose a promenade across? My personal experience is that the line tends to tighten up, and it's hard to get across without bumping you neighbors. I think a R

[Callers] new (?) dance - with a shadow swing

2016-09-20 Thread Luke Donforth via Callers
Hello all, I know the list has had big debates about shadow swings in the past. If you don't like 'em, you can pitch this. This dance was written for someone who wanted a shadow swing, and is something I might call at a shadow-themed festival session. As shadow swings go, I like the idea of