strathspey@strathspey.org:44189

L. Friedman-Shedlov

Re: Murdochcairnie

Feb. 8, 2006, 3:41 p.m. (Message 44189, in reply to message 44186)

I have never heard the term "inside reels."  My best guess would be that 
they are mirror reels on the sides with 1C dancing in and down to begin.

I can perhaps be of more help with your second question.  I don't know 
where you can find an "official" description, but pad de basque coupe is 
as follows:

Bar 1: Starting with the RF, dance a regular pas de basque step, finishing 
(as usual) with a jete to 4th intermediate aerial position
Bar 2: Execute a balance movement, i.e.
   Beats 1-2: the RF comes back to briefly meet the LF in 3rd 
position, weight is transferred onto the RF and the LF is extended back 
to 4th rear intermediate aerial position
   Beats 3-4: the  LF  comes back to briefly meet the RH in 3rd 
position, weight is transferred onto the RF as the LF is extended to 4th 
intermediate aerial position (i.e., back where you started at the end of 
bar 1)
(The knee of the supporting leg is slightly bent, but the leg that is 
extending should be straight -- no bent knee! The balance movement should 
look smooth, like one leg is displacing the other while the upper body 
remains still and upright.)

You are now ready to do a pas de basque LF and then the coupe/balance 
movement starting with the RF.

Hope this helps.

Lara Friedman-Shedlov
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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