Sorry everyone - I am clearly not the global authority on this hold, just yet!! :D

I just tested this out at home with my (life) partner and realized something unexpected-

In the case of me and my partner dancing, it was actually better for both of us if his arm went below mine even though he is taller- I guess because he is taller, his upper arm is also longer, so somehow it still made sense for my arm to go on top. (If anyone thinks they can better explain the physics/physiology of this, be my guest!)

Anyhow we got a photo - he is camera-shy and made me crop out his face, but I think you can view it here - let me know if any issues.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ebotfe2jksbr3dqbjyiuf/Modified-Ballroom-Swing-elbow-hold.jpg?rlkey=ekblzvpc2tk2hkbtfrh9u96au&dl=0

Let's call this hold a "work in progress" from us at Halifax Contra Dances- seems we are still sorting out some details!! :)

Kat K

Katherine Kitching

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 6:09 PM

whoops whoops!! sorry, correction on that.

the photo on Jeff's page shows the arms that are closest to the viewer, in the photo, in a similar position to what my group has been using.

But I just noticed the dancer's other arms are not hand-in-hand, like my group does it.
Darn :)

We would still have Lark's Left hand in Raven's Right hand.

KK