5 Jan
2013
5 Jan
'13
6:48 a.m.
On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 3:16 AM, Kalia Kliban <kalia(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote:
"Thank you for your support in advance of the
first (of many!) Gentle
English dances in Baltimore. The intent was to provide tempo and
choreographic accommodations to allow long-time dancers and new dancers
alike to be challenged by a variety of dance puzzles, enjoy stunning music,
and enjoy community, even if our bodies have been cranky about the idea."
Different dancers will have different issues. One elderly dancer I
encounter regularly seems to be able to handle all the normal
maneuvers except she consistently takes 9 or 10 beats to get once
around in a swing.
Some adaptation can come from education (that all dancers should get).
Allemande 1 1/2 can turn in to 1/2. Petronella twirl can be just a
shift. If you fall behind, you WON'T be able to catch up, so just get
to where you need to be for the next thing.