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Originally posted by Gadget
How on earth do you lead a double time spin? Shove the lady faster and hope she gets it? But for those that do double/tripple... spins, how do you lead them into a single spin? barely lead them and hope they get it? |
I don't know if we are talking about the same thing. This is the definition I use now:
- a spin is when the lady spins on one foot
- a freespin is when she spins on one foot, without holding the mans hand.
- a turn is when she takes several small steps to get round.
(I know other people call a turn when you hold the hand, and a spin when you don't. So there can be some confusion.)
The lead I use for a multiple spin is quite subtle. I try not to 'crank' the lady round - I try to keep my wrist still and draw a small circle with my fingers. (With some ladies I can just use a flat hand - as long as I keep it above their head they keep spinning. But this does not work for everyone, and even when it works it doesn't always result in spins. All I'm doing is holding her hand - it is up to the lady whether or not she spins.)
To lead a double time spin, I would use a bit more energy in the prep, and start the first spin a bit quicker. I'm trying to accelerate through the process of starting her spin. If I feel that the lady has started turning quickly enough, I would continue into the next spin. Otherwise I'd just leave it as a single spin. It is important to control the exit to a double time spin - the lady has a lot more momentum, so you need to provide a good support in case she needs it.
To lead a double time freespin is far harder. All you can do is give the extra energy in the prep, and leave it up to her. I do not try to push her round harder or quicker - all I'd do is push her over. If I see her do multiple spins, I'll probably give her more chance later in the dance, and lead more spinning variations as well.
And to make sure you get a single freespin, you do as you suggest - give her very little energy in the prep. You can also slow down the actual 'push' into the spin, and be very proactive in catching her hand (ie catch her shoulder, and slide down to her hand.)
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| As long as I'm not standing for the next ten beats tapping my toe, waiting for them to finish. |
Ah - you get this as well. I've tried combing my hair, checking my watch, asking someone else to dance, etc. I once saw someone pull a book out of their pocket and start reading.
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| Does it count if you get dizzy and almost fall over after you do one? |
No - if you stay upright it makes you an expert.
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Originally posted by Aleks
Have you ever tried "spotting"? |
You mean picking a spot on the floor to hit?
David