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Re: Musical Interpretation

Posted by nloftofan1

10/17/2011 7:50:00 AM

In American style dancing, great attention is paid to phrasing in Tango and Bolero, but not so much in other styles. Of course, experienced dancers respond to the music. Also, the instructor who taught me International style paid no particular attention to phrasing; the basic "unit" was two beats.

Re: Musical Interpretation

Posted by terence2

10/17/2011 10:00:00 PM

I dont know where you get that impression from, but.. having trained hundreds of teachers in Amer. style, I would have been remiss NOT to have explained/taught phrasing.

There is, in smaller towns, frequently a lack of training , which might constitute a misguided understanding of basic concepts, but, I can assure you, having coached/ examined , in numerous towns/cities, rhythm/timing and phrasing ,are on the agender for ALL dances .

Re: Musical Interpretation

Posted by Anonymous

10/18/2011 10:28:00 PM

Does this belong here. Having trouble performing a Spiral. Think of it this way. It is only an Overturned Spot Turn where we will turn one full turn. With just a slight modification of the feet. There you have it..

Re: Musical Interpretation

Posted by Telemark

10/20/2011 2:19:00 AM

"Does this belong here. Having trouble performing a Spiral."

Are you? I'm not suprised: a Spiral action shares nothing useful with a Spot Turn.

Re: Musical Interpretation

Posted by Anonymous

10/20/2011 7:03:00 PM

What is a Spot Turn. Step onto your RF or your LF, depending which one you are doing and turn and a half a turn. A Spiral just keep turning 3/4, if you wish or a full turn. The timing will be different of course, and your left or right foot will be kept in front. This is the one we will step off on on the next move.
If you disagree then just write and explain the none simularities between a Spiral and a Spot Turn in the International Style.

Re: Musical Interpretation

Posted by Anne

10/20/2011 8:10:00 PM

I am in a situation where i am teaching people who do not speak, except the basics, English and i speak not a word of theirs. I found it very helpfull to show and say, its one of those like what we learnt last week. Just look at this. It is amazing how many different times we use a Cross Body Lead. Steps 4 and 5 of a Hockey Stick Turn is one for instance. If we bring this into another style of dancing it might be a Spot Turn or a Spiral if we change the timings.

Re: Musical Interpretation

Posted by Mr. Kailash Agnihotri

10/19/2011 11:34:00 PM

Unbelievable! Thank you. I rarely read of such skill and art as of the excelled dancers. Thanks for writing and letting readers read a bit of your recipe. Bye!

Re: Musical Interpretation

Posted by papillon

12/6/2011 1:33:00 PM

May be this will help. Dancelife has a series of rhythm CDs called Rhythm to Result.
One CD per dance and it contains all the instruments that can be used to indicate the rhythm in a particular dance. CDs presently available for Tango, Slow Waltz, Chachacha and Samba. The CDs also include full length tracks for practising.
www.dancelife.eu and search for rhythm.

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