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