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Originally posted by spindr
Hmmm, do you mean a double-time spin, i.e. two revolutions in the space of one modern jive count (2 musical beats) -- rather than two consecutive single spins in the space of two modern jive counts (4 musical beats).
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Was "quoting" from the NZ assessment requirements and assuming they meant a double time spin - and I completely agree - I love to see them!!
Reason I picked this one for further discussion is that, as far as I can tell, part of the reason for having certain things assessed is because other moves designated as "advanced" will be more difficult versions of moves ie with bells and whistles and particular footwork etc and it kinda makes sense that it's good for the teacher to know that the class can do the simpler move before trying learn to embellish it....don't flame me and say it's up to the individual, you'll see what I mean....but you can't - or can you?? - build on a spin in the same way - it's kinda stand alone isn't it?
Is there anything "advanced" that one wouldn't be able to do because they couldn't do a double spin??
That said, I do like Gary (??)s comment about double spins not being a problem for advanced dancers, which suggests that by the time they can do all the other stuff they can probably do this.
Which is probably true but I do sooo feel for the poor person who just can't get it and really really wants to be advanced.....guess it reminds me too much of the trauma I had at 8 years old to get my BAGA badge 1 when I was a complete star on the floor (yeah right) could do everything but the lengthways vault...ramble ramble...
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