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Originally posted by Chicklet
Was "quoting" from the NZ assessment requirements and assuming they meant a double time spin - and I completely agree - I love to see them!!
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But how often do you see guys dance them in freestyle
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Reason I picked this one for further discussion is that, as far as I can tell,
... a spin ... - 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??
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You're absolutely right with a "freespin" you're going to be completely disconnected and won't actually affect your partner as such -- of course you get the same effect by releasing hands and just doing a whole number revolutions less (or even just standing still).
I guess that the closest thing I can suggest are things like overturned free-spins (with taking hold part-way through the spin), e.g. spin 360 degrees catch Rl hands and spin a further 180 degrees to end up wrapped into the hands and backing your partner -- of course you could have simply done a 180 degree rotation (with hold). Same effect with a man-spin turning 360 + 180, or just turning 180?
I know which looks more interesting.
I suppose the intent is that being able to do a double spin means that your single spins and turns should be really snappy. Hence, lasso moves should be smooth, etc., etc.
Neil.
P.S. now I think about it there is a move that's often much easier to do after a double spin -- called the pick yourself up off of the floor
I believe it's common to many dance styles.