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Gary Lindsey

Gary Lindsey

June 9, 2006, 10:40 p.m. (Message 45498)

Personal experience, Yes. Fortunately nothing serious, but painful at the
time and a few days after.  This was back when I was first starting to
dance.

If someone tries to do the thumb hold now, I can usually manipulate hands
into the "shake hand" hold.  For the most part (as discussed in other posts)
these are people transitioning from other types of dance to SCD.  After the
dance I make a point of talking to the individual.  I start with apologizing
for the awkwardness of the moment, then explain why.  They have always been
very understanding and usually don't try that hold again.  Of course, as
with everything else, some need the lesson reinforced a few times.


Gary Lindsey
Flying Ghillies SCD
Dayton, Ohio, USA
www.rscdscincinnati.org

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