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Dance Awakening 2009 |
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Cross-Step Waltz Phillip Garrison, with Dee Brown Ever had the experience of doing a turning waltz, and deciding that the music was “too slow?” I did, almost every time a band played a slower-than-normal (for a contra dance band) waltz. Then, I learned the Cross-Step Waltz. Now, I look forward to slower waltz music, because I love Cross-Step Waltz even more than turning waltz! Cross-Step Waltz is a waltz variant that dates back to the 1890’s, and which has been revived/popularized by Richard Powers, a member of the Stanford dance faculty and expert in vintage dance. It “feels right” at tempos below those played for turning/Viennese waltz, and has a lovely flowing feeling. The basic steps are easy to learn (easier than turning waltz!), and there are a number of easy variations. Some of the figures may be familiar from ballroom or Cajun waltz. In this class, we’ll start with the basic steps, and progress to some of the easier variations, depending on the experience of the participants. Emphasis will be on how to make the dance “smooth” and feel great. We’ll include some tips on leading and following skills, and change partners frequently.
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Hoop Workshop With Kelli Butler |