The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #143707   Message #3320115
Posted By: GUEST,RB
08-Mar-12 - 03:30 PM
Thread Name: English Folk Dancing - Present and Future
Subject: RE: English Folk Dancing - Present and Future
It would be useful if there were a callers handbook available to illustrate how to perform the various movements i.e ladies chain. wring the dishrag, basket and correct and varied ways to swing, etc. correctly, as a way maybe to regulise styles. One caller I work with will allways give instruction to perform a basket having the ladies place their arms OVER the gents shoulders, this of course prevents the lean out and fast spin and just ends up with a stumbling mass. movements need to be taught properly for maximum enjoyment.