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Fyreladdie

Fyreladdie

Re: Lead up - which hand?

Nov. 1, 2001, 10:39 p.m. (Message 28016, in reply to message 28002)

In a message dated 11/1/01 9:47:47 AM, xxxxxx.xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xx writes:

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So don't try and tell me that, in the twenties, "lead" meant "with RHJ."
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Martin,
    The RSCDS of this century(Miss Milligan and Mrs. Stewart) made an effort 
to make things standard so we, as teachers, could teach anywhere with equal 
results. They may not have been accurate in their research or chose to make 
it a certain way. My understanding of "lead" meant right hand in right unless 
otherwise stated. I may be incorrect. Although creativity and investigation 
might prove to show better or more accurate ways; it does not help when 
co-mingling with fellow dancers of another method of instruction. I support 
those who wish to do so. I also support a method that makes it clear which 
hand or hands are to be used. Ballroom hold pousette or 2 hand pousette? I 
think it's well to know which it is, before taking a partner on the floor.  
    I enjoy a certain amount of flexibility on the dance floor but don't 
enjoy struggles with people who decide they have a better way than the 
instruction and method, given. It is nice to know that the correct and 
corresponding hand will meet mine at the appropriate time.  This does not 
diminish the scholars that find otherwise. I send high praise to those 
willing to tackle that job. But change happens universally not individually. 
We, as individual, can make suggestions and effect a change if persistent. 
Anarchy creates a less desireable result.

Bob Mc Murtry

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