Re: [Callers] shadow - Contra Callers

19 Jan 2012

In any dance formation, a shadow is always located on the same side of 
the set as your partner.  This is true at all times during the course of 
the dance: beginning, middle, and end.  Improper, proper, Becket, 
indecent -- they all follow this rule.

This is useful to figure out where the shadow is after a diagonal chain, 
for example.  Next to you or across from you?  Look at where a dancer's 
partner is, and you'll have the answer.

Mark Widmer

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 I am not familiar with this dance - but if you are on the same side of the set
 s your partner - a shadow cannot be located on the other side - so they will be
 n the same side somewhere to your right or left.
 Mac

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 Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:23:45 -0500
 From: Tom Hinds&lt;twhinds(a)earthlink.net&gt;
 To: callers(a)sharedweight.net
 Subject: [Callers] shadow

 We shouldn't confuse new callers by failing to point out that there
 are other contras that use a different shadow. The shadow Brian
 speaks of is similar to the corner in a square.  The other shadow
 could be compared to a right-hand lady (left-hand gent) in a square.

 Just by looking at the positioning and timing in the B2 it would make
 sense for the shadow to be of the  'corner' variety.
 If it was a r-h lady (left-hand gent) shadow the instructions would
 probably say allemande left partner once around.  In this dance using
 a 'corner' shadow would ensure a longer partner swing.
 When you're not sure, it's always a good idea to diagram the
 choreography.

 Great dance!

 T