Re: [Callers] Shadow swings and Irrational Hypocrisy

Yes there is - when sets are long enough, I've been using this version for a few years; 1A1. 1's down the outside, turn alone and return 1A2. 1's down the center, turn alone, return and cast off 1B1. 1's turn contra corners 1B2. 1's balance, swing 2A1. 2's up the outside, turn alone and return 2A2. 2's up the center, turn alone, return and cast off 2B1. 2's turn contra corners 2B2. 2's balance, swing As we all know, it has been customary for the inactives to cheat and swing during the A1. When the actives are done with B2 in this version, they can start cheating by simply keep on swinging - they're already there. Then after about a 28 beat swing they'll appreciate being inactive for a while. On the subject of shadow swings, the best dance I know of with one is; Ten Strings Attached Improper, Jim Saxe/Charlie Fenton A1. Neighbor balance, swing A2. Gents allemande L 1 1/2 - give R to partner to form wave/4 Balance, walk forward B1. Shadow swing, partner swing B2. Partner promenade across, ladies chain Unlike swing-swing with different neighbors, the roll from shadow to partner can get better with repetition as all know who they are going to. Another B2 here that gives some needed partner interaction is circle L 3/4, balance, California twirl. I call shadow swing once in a while, and agree that they are best reserved for experienced audiences and dance camps. I have yet to write a dance with one in it, partly due to their limited use and partly because it isn't easy to find sequences like Ten Strings Attached that have a shadow swing and enough neighbor and partner action. Bob _________________________________________________________________ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/