I like the way you can hand off from shadow to partner. That feels exciting.
What is the aesthetic consideration that leads you to choose a promenade across?
My personal experience is that the line tends to tighten up, and it's hard to get across without bumping you neighbors. I think a R&L through doesn't have this problem, possibly because we're not traveling together. Sometimes, I convert it to a traveling swing in an especially tight line because at the moment of lining up with the larger line, my partner and I are oriented perpendicularly to it, which takes up less space up and down the hall. Not sure you could teach that. It requires precision.
Rich
Hello all,I know the list has had big debates about shadow swings in the past. If you don't like 'em, you can pitch this. This dance was written for someone who wanted a shadow swing, and is something I might call at a shadow-themed festival session. As shadow swings go, I like the idea of swingus interuptus going from shadow to partner.To my knowledge, it's a new composition. Haven't gotten to test it yet. But I present it for comment and/or collection.Becket, cwA1Circle L 3/4Neighbor SwingA2Promenade across with neighborLeft Diagonal Ladies chain (to shadow)B1women start 1/2 hey straight across by Right shoulderWomen Do Si Do 1xB2Shadow swingPartner swing(no slide required, circle with couple straight across)
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