I don't recall anyone saying 'whirl her around'.  That would imply the gent is not moving - which is not the case.  I usually just say 'butterfly whirl'.  When I teach, I occasionally show the problem if they let the ladies role do all the traveling.

Mac


On Wednesday, November 22, 2017, 2:44:55 PM CST, Ron Blechner <contraron@gmail.com> wrote:


Addendum:

Often accompanied by "... And whirl/reel her around" (again, both butterfly whirl / courtesy turn / a few other moves).

(Thanks for helping me clarify!)

On Nov 22, 2017 3:21 PM, "Mac Mckeever" <macmck@ymail.com> wrote:
I have always considered that terminology to refer to picking up someone as you would a hitchhiker, not physically lifting someone.  I don't see it as having anything to do with who is doing what work.

Mac McKeever


On Wednesday, November 22, 2017, 2:15:38 PM CST, Ron Blechner via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight. net> wrote:


A quick question:

How many callers believe that one role does the majority of the work in a courtesy turn or a butterfly whirl? If so, can you explain how the shared weight that differs from an allemande?

I've always been taught about shared weight being essential in all contra moves, and I guess I'm still surprised when I hear callers prompt "pick her up and take her to the other side" as if the person in lady/raven role is not giving any weight. (Or similar one-role-biased prompting.)

Thanks,
Ron Blechner
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