May 18, 2006, 11:21 a.m. (Message 45308, in reply to message 45303)
We tried this dance last night at our club night and the 48 bar version is definitely preferable. The final "willow turn" with partner is a bit tight for getting into position for the 8 hands round, but otherwise it works very well and is easy for beginners to pick up. Also the initial 2 bar 3/4 turn flows more easily than the 4 bar 1 and a half turn that then has to be converted into two bar turns. A great dance for the whole club to do and a great leveller. I much prefer this to the longwise version as there is not that long wait while the dancing couple goes up and down the line (particularly if there are more than 4 couples). Also as a man one can strip the willow with another man, with accompanying "athleticism"! Campbell Cape Town