Standard moves involving steps
I was wondering what ladies think about doing those regularly taught standard jive moves that involve a little concentration on the feet. I'm talking about "learned moves" such as the First move Columbian/Charleston/kicks/triple-step etc.
The questiion is whether ladies like them and like some warning!
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Sorry Amanda and Lily but I do like moves with footwork.
I've done a limited amount of WCS and even less Lindy but I think it can make things much more interesting if the dance has one or two of these type of moves thrown in. I know verbal signals are not really the thing but it can help if your partner gives you some warning of what he expects you to do - it's either that or the lady takes an extra beat or two to figure out exactly what she is supposed to do.
Usually it is only the guys who know you who will do these type of moves. The blokes who also go to WCS for example or someone you met at a particular workshop.
I would agree that there are moves that really aren't leadable eg the first move kicks as your partner has to tell you to kick too or you would end up with black and blue shins. I like the odd colombian (every other week or two! not every dance!) and am quite partial to a lunge as well - how do you lead that without talking?
A quiet word is enough though - it isn't nice just to be shouted at:what: :confused:
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Originally posted by Sheena
I would agree that there are moves that really aren't leadable eg the first move kicks as your partner has to tell you to kick too or you would end up with black and blue shins. I like the odd colombian (every other week or two! not every dance!) and am quite partial to a lunge as well - how do you lead that without talking?
Sheena
I used to think First Move Kicks were only leadable with a verbal signal until I started Lindy Hop.
The secret to it is that leader every so slightly "lifts" the follower to get the first kick going. The "lift" is done by the leader standing straighter than usual when starting the first kick. If he (or she!) has the follower well supported at the back then she will feel this. Raising the left hand higher than usual helps the lead too.
SwingSwingSwing
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Originally posted by Sheena
Sorry Amanda and Lily but I do like moves with footwork.
I've done a limited amount of WCS ...
I like trying to mix moves from different dances together, as well as doing different dances within the same song. I'm wondering what sort of WCS 'footwork' moves you try in Ceroc?
David