Re: [Callers] Teaching the swing

so...share the language! and i don't want anyone to "miss" the buzz step - i just don't think it's critical for the first couple of dances. ----Original Message Follows---- From: Camilla Streeter <camilla_streeter(a)yahoo.com> Reply-To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net> To: Callers(a)sharedweight.net Subject: [Callers] Teaching the swing Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:26:24 -0800 (PST) I've been sitting on the sidelines for a while enjoying the conversation. I'm been an avid dancer for almost twenty years and I truly enjoy bringing new people in to contra dancing through one-on-one teaching. I think that Rick Mohr has a wonderful way of explaining the mechanics of the swing. He recently taught the buzz step to the gathered crowd at Rehoboth and it was great to watch. I used the same language the other night with a beginner and he got it easily. Rick also has a nice way of explaining the weight distribution concept so that the gents don't get sore right arms. I agree with Jeff that if you find the right language you can teach this successfully. The buzz step swing is such a great thing, it seems a shame to let someone miss it. Camilla Streeter --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers