Hi Rebecca,

              Have a look at http://contrafusion.co.uk/Contra.html#swinging

              Hopefully that will be helpful.

              The key to flourishes at the end of swings: Men need to stop early, facing the right way, so that there is time to do the flourish and for the lady to finish, facing the right way, on time.  (That assumes the lady is performing the flourish - which is the common way in basic flourishes - men can, of course, perform flourishes as well!)

            Happy dancing,                         

                   John                                  

John Sweeney, Dancer, England   john@modernjive.com 01233 625 362 & 07802 940 574                         

http://contrafusion.co.uk/KentCeilidhs.html for Live Music Ceilidhs                       

http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent

http://www.modernjive.com for Modern Jive DVDs

From: Organizers <organizers-bounces+john=modernjive.com@lists.sharedweight.net> On Behalf Of Karlsruhe Contra Dance via Organizers
Sent: 18 June 2019 21:02
To: organizers@lists.sharedweight.net
Subject: [Organizers] Tips for a swing workshop

HI all,

I know, we learn to swing by swinging with other experienced dancers. But my problem is a lack of experienced dancers.

I would love to help my dancers get a bit more out of their swings the next time I have the chance to offer a proper workshop (other than "the basics") There is potential there.

I was thinking of possibly selling it as "swings and swing flourishes" - but based on the level, the flourishes won't have to be terribly creative.

I have never participated in a workshop of this type.  Can any of you point me to some resources or tell me about experiences that you have had? Or other ideas?

Thanks!
Rebecca in Karlsruhe, D.