27 Jun
2013
27 Jun
'13
1:37 a.m.
As for the no-thumb allemande: Years ago, I started having a problem with
my left thumb aching for days after a dance, from the allemande lefts.
This started almost 30 years ago, so I can't blame that problem on
advancing age. As far as I'm concerned, doing an allemande without locking
thumbs is an improvement which has been made necessary by the modern
tendency to do an allemande all the way around in four beats instead of six
or eight. I'm always delighted when I run into another dancer who gives me
a no-thumb allemande. Anything that prevents injury is a good thing.
Jacob Bloom
jandnbloom(a)gmail.com
On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 12:00 PM, <callers-request(a)sharedweight.net> wrote:
27 Jun
27 Jun
3:07 a.m.
New subject: First-time Contra Dancers and similar figures
Here Here, Jacob! I'm a no thumb sort of gal. Arthritis and general grip and grab
lends to self-protection. I can give considerate and dance worthy weight and connection
with no thumb. I have had bruises from the tight finger clench. I've been hurt with
the twists and turns...
Erik, I also concur with the change of language on wrist "grip". I tell new
folks (not helping with the "regulars", sigh) to be conscious of weight in the
"wrist style" star. I demonstrate how connection is not shown when the hand
hold stars are all over the place, and I show how the "weight" of the wrist
style (I've heard wagon wheel?) is hurtful or counter productive to
"connection". I also point out height challenges and how to be considerate
towards them. Again, not helpful to the "regular" dancer that ignores all
this.
Also, I have talked with many who have developed, as I have, a shoulder/ neck problem.
This seems to come from inexperienced dancers or assertive regular dancers (not terribly
good dancers) when they FORCE a turn, especially at an incorrect time.
I'd love to hear from someone how to describe to a dancer who wants to twirl what the
correct timing is - can someone give me a good way to put this out there?
Laurie
West Michigan
1 Jul
1 Jul
12:48 a.m.
New subject: First-time Contra Dancers and similar figures
Yeah, I don't understand the problem with no thumbs--I go out of my way to teach the
no-thumb hold to beginners, mostly to avoid twisted thumbs from the person who doesn't
let go in time. Is there some thought that it leads to the bent-wrist hold?
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