11 Mar
2012
11 Mar
'12
3:34 p.m.
I agree with the previous posts. The "good" dancer will adapt to the conditions.
I find that when dancing with an experienced dancer who maintains a good frame and gives
good weight the buzz-step is the most satisfying swing (with the right partner, nirvana)
If I am swinging with a partner who gives too much or too little weight, the walking swing
is more comfortable, allowing me to complete my swing on time and stay on my feet.
Donna Calhoun
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Most (but not all) people I've seen either use the buzz step or the
walking step rather than switching between them. But some of my very
favorite partners use a walking swing. If they dance with a nice
smooth swing, I often can't tell the difference when I'm dancing with
them unless I look at their feet. I would be very hesitant to say
that "good contra dancers use a buzz step". It is true, at least
where I dance, that _most_ dancers use the buzz step.
-Bronwyn
I'm an advocate of promoting a walking swing to beginners. It helps cure the
tendency for new dancers to think you have to bob up and down. Also then they don't
have to think about it at all and eye contact with their partner is a bit easier.
John
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I would suggest saying "most" contra dancers" rather than
"good." I think
good contra dancers adjust to the person with whom they are swinging. I
agree with David that one can do a walking swing while the other does a buzz
step but I often switch to a walking swing to match my partner or neighbor.
Bree Kalb
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From: Colin Hume
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 3:42 AM
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On 11/03/2012 05:41, Read Weaver wrote:
I'd
like to see the phrase "good contra dancers use a buzz-step swing"
changed--I'd say really good contra dancers sometimes use a buzz step
and sometimes use a walking step, depending on the choreography or
music; medium-good contra dancers use a buzz step for all swings.
Would other people like to comment on that one? I'd like to see the phrase "good contra
dancers use a buzz-step swing"
changed--I'd say really good contra dancers sometimes use a buzz step
and sometimes use a walking step, depending on the choreography or
music; medium-good contra dancers use a buzz step for all swings.
Would other people like to comment on that one?
Colin Hume
E-mail: colin(a)colinhume.com Website: http://www.colinhume.com
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