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Re: Try This
Posted by Rha
8/3/2005  9:17:00 AM
Swing excesses apply in either case of the body swing and the up-swing.

Though I must say that I've seldom seen dancers who produce proper body swing from the standing foot overdoing 'CBM', without being immediately aware of the effect this has on their musicality or control over their weight transfer. In this context the CBM reaction comes from a clear intent. The most common fault is the separate twisting of the top action superinmposed, but not integrated, on a forward step just because the step is described in some text as having CBM without fully understanding the action.

Another point I think that requires mentioning is the 'swing' of whatever type used in ballroom is a much more controlled action compared to the swing of a golf club or the swing used to kick a soccer ball. I think this prompted a world champion of the recent past to say that 'swing' is an overrated concept. Anyway, at no point does one simply throw the 'side' or throw the 'hip' and simply catch the weight on the receiving leg. The weight is under full control when it is over the leg but also every transfer of weight effected through swing is under full control as it is sent from the sending leg and received under full control onto the receiving leg. It's about balancing being restrictive with being out of control, the mark of a really good dancer.
Re: Try This
Posted by Anonymous
8/3/2005  10:45:00 AM
Actually the movement of the weight cannot be under full control - if you do things right, you will have to commit to movements in proper directions beyond your ability to control them.

What we have to watch out for is starting uncontrollable movements in improper directions, or aimed beyond their proper natural endpoint. Excessively swinging a side by waiting too long to start the CBM and getting too much "leverage" would be one example, overshooting beyond the point on the floor where where your feet should should close in a rise would be another. In neither case is the problem a lack of continuous control - instead, its a result of launching yourself on a path that doesn't really work.
Re: Try This
Posted by Rha
8/3/2005  12:47:00 PM
Okay,

What do you understand by 'full control' and what do you mean by 'beyond your ability to control them'?

Rha
Re: Try This
Posted by cdroge
8/12/2005  2:19:00 PM
GEOffrey Hern says. Swing is used to propel the WHOLE body across the floor. Step and swing, not step and push. Where is the stright line movement when dancing a DRS,curving three step or a Big Top followed by a Bombshell, or the V.Waltz. Please describe what is ment by throwing the body arround. Thanks
Re: Try This
Posted by Anonymous
8/12/2005  9:03:00 PM
The straight line is still between 3, 1, and often 2 in these figures - the curve in progression comes only after, though the linearity may be well disguised by body turn starting in step 1.
Re: Try This
Posted by cdroge
8/13/2005  8:08:00 AM
Yes, I can see the forward drive off the back foot that propels us into the turn, but how do I know if I am throwing my body around incorrectly?
Re: Try This
Posted by Anonymous
8/13/2005  5:33:00 PM
perhaps if you don't end up comfortable where you should be, you sent your body incorrectly?
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