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(a)modernjive.com <mailto: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 &lt;organizers-bounces+john=modernjive.com(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:organizers-bounces+john=modernjive.com@lists.sharedweight.net> > On Behalf Of Karlsruhe Contra Dance via Organizers Sent: 18 June 2019 21:02 To: organizers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto: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.