Feb. 8, 2006, 5:45 a.m. (Message 44186)
I need to teach Murdochcairnie and am trying to figure out what is meant by "inside reels" for bars 1-8. Does it mean that 1C is doing a reel on their own side starthing by leading down the center together? Where can I get a discription of pas de basque coupe? Loretta, Warren, NJ, USA
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 ******************************** Lara Friedman~Shedlov "Librarians -- Like Google, but xxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx warm-blooded" ********************************
Feb. 8, 2006, 5:15 p.m. (Message 44191, in reply to message 44186)
Hello Loretta, We did this dance last night in Tenafly, as we are also preparing for the Cranbury workshop and tea dance. I'm not sure if anyone here has the original instructions either. I wonder if there's anyone on the list who can help? "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 believe Lara is right. Anyway, this is how we danced it, and it worked fine. Chris, New York/Northern New Jersey.