Re: [Callers] Shadow Dances?

I call dances with shadows. They are particularly good for times when there is an imbalance of genders because same-gender couples get to interact with an opposite-gendered shadow. With added non-partner interaction shadow figures tend to lower what I call "partnering pressure" because you still have significant interaction with someone other than your partner. I can see why some people don't like shadow swings. To some extent shadow swings can turn a contra into a forced "random" mixer where you swing with an unexpected "partner" (shadow) every time. They have some of the same disadvantages as mixers. One shadow dance I like is "Every Second Counts" by Jim Kitch. It has a shadow gypsy which allows good interaction but avoids some of the awkwardness you can feel with a particular swinger you might not be comfortable swinging with--either for physical or social comfort. And if the "shadows" wish they can conspire to swing instead of gypsy. - Greg McKenzie On Sun, Dec 25, 2011 at 6:22 AM, Luke Donforth <luke.donev(a)gmail.com> wrote: