Hi
I presume the cattle prod strategy is peculiar to dance classes in
Scotland (particulary useful for generating a little extra 'buzz' in the
highland fling, perhaps?). However, for younger children, you'd
probably need to drop the voltage a little.
Regards
Peter Hill
> hi
>
> having asked 2 "dancers" they both feel that the person should know
> the routine without having to think left/right. the routine should be
> practiced often enough to be "second nature" with the dancer knowing
> the moves rather than thinking which step comes next.
>
> this will not really help if the instructor is teaching steps by
> shouting left/right, but watching/copying the rest of the class in
> these situations was suggested.
>
> further to the suggestion of a garter. perhaps a small electrical
> charge, like a cattle prod, would help to distinguish left from right
> and also speed up the dance routine if necessary
>
> cheers
>
> john
>
> John Petrie
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Trott [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 13 October 2001 21:24
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> Subject: Help with left/right confusion in dance practice
>
>
> Has anyone any experience of recommending support / assistance to a
> student who experiences left / right confusion in dance routines?
>
> Mick Trott
Peter J Hill
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