Re: [Callers] Making It Fun for Experienced Dancers

When I need to call simple dances because we have people who can't handle the more complex stuff, what I do to keep the experienced dancers interested is show them some more style and variations that they can add to their dancing. A simple dance gives them a chance to try these things out. Examples: Different swing holds, entries and exits and how to negotiate them (this list is endless!) How two people can spin off each other as they meet in the middle of a Hey A Lindy Anchor on Lines Forward & Back Better technique for twirls in Ladies' Chains How to catch eyes in spinning Dosidos How to twirl if you are on the end of a line going up or down the hall A North Country Ladies' Chain How to spin out of Allemandes - then do a dance with Contra Corners :-) Spinning as you walk forwards into a Wave Every time I watch a good video on YouTube I pick up more great ideas. I don't pick up so many on the dance-floor as I am too busy dancing myself! We can all always learn something new, and it only takes a few seconds during a walk-through to show something new. - just one item at a time! Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 & 07802 940 574 http://www.modernjive.com for Modern Jive Events, Instructional DVDs and Interactive Maps http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Contra Dancing in Kent