13 Nov
2012
13 Nov
'12
8:10 a.m.
I like to think of it as meaning the dancers are happy, because they are chatting instead
of fussing. I say hands four, as you line up, consult the band re tunes, say it again.
If they still appear disorganized, I'll pick a random move like N Allemande L , or Cir
L all the way. They think I'm teaching the dance, so scramble to get hands four.
Then I can say, OK, now that you have hands 4, here's what you really do. Usually
they are a little quicker after that. Will they ever just take hands four automatically?
I seriously doubt it. Not in this country. The Danes are rumored to line themselves up
silently. We are more unruly in general.
Best luck
Andrea
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On Nov 12, 2012, at 8:38 PM, Kalia Kliban <kalia(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote:
This may have been discussed before, but why does the
idea that they should take hands four seem to come as a complete surprise to at least half
the dancers, every single freakin' time?
It's not hard. You can do it while you're talking. It's a complete and
total no-brainer for contemporary contras. And yet...
Anyone have successful strategies for helping this process along that doesn't involve
specially-trained dogs?
Kalia
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