Common Position Names and Movements with example
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It would be really good if there was a dictionary / reference for what different people called particular dance positions. ie. Common names for types of movement.
eg. In 30s Partner Charleston - Shadow Charleston, Tandem, Corridor, Side by Side etc, Chase Entry to Tandem,
eg. In Lindy Hop - Closed, Open, Closed offset, etc Swing out, Texas Tommy, Popturn etc
eg. In Balboa - Balboa, Swing (if that's how others categorise it), and for movements - Comearound / Breakturn, Throwout, Pop turn, Apache
And so on. Secpfically in relation to charleston, though, I've been looking for a reference list of position names, and I'm having some trouble tracking it down and I'm having trouble tracking one down.
Thank you
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Yoann
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Y
Yoann
Thank you for your answer, which clarified things. We apologize for the misunderstanding when we discussed Charleston; it was related to the names of specific moves in Balboa and Lindy, such as for the video number 225 in balboa called 'Swivels follower styling - Charleston leg swings with downhold.'
We now also understand your feedback regarding creating a dictionary or reference with tags that link to specific dance positions and it's a good idea! For now, each video title contains the name of the move and there is a short description section under each video, for example, still for the video number 225 in balboa:
Description: Swivels - Extend leg through on count 1 of the swivel, release/swing leg circle on count 2, cross through with a downhold on count 3, repeat on other side.
The mission and purpose of dancelib is to inspire dancers. We don't provide classes, programs, or detailed step-by-step video instructions. Instead, our library of dance videos and management tools are designed to inspire rather than explain every detail. We appreciate your position and aren't opposed to proposing and developing this idea of a dictionary in the future. Thank you again for your valuable feedback! Warm regards
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Yoann
Hello,
We appreciate your valuable feedback and suggestions regarding our platform. There are certain aspects that we did not fully comprehend from your message.
If you're suggesting the inclusion of Charleston partners dance as a specific category, please note that we have not introduced Charleston as a distinct dance style on our platform yet. However, we are considering adding it in the future.
We acknowledge that various Charleston moves are integrated into Balboa and Lindy Hop. Therefore, you can locate them within these categories using our specialized tagging and search system. For instance, you can find Tandem Charleston under Lindy Hop. These can be accessed either by typing directly into the search bar or by selecting the relevant tags under references, dance tags, and advanced filters. This allows you to find specific common names and types of movements that we've listed and proposed. By choosing a reference, you can refine your search results and find exactly what you're looking for.
I trust this clarifies our process. Please feel free to provide more details about your thoughts and what you'd like to see to enhance your experience.
Thank you once again. I look forward to your response.