spinning techniques/choreo?

[sophisticated_lady]

Hi everybody,
does anybody have some tricks on spinning techniques for someone whos just starting out and doesn`t get to go to powwows too often (difficult to ask other dancers then). Like an explanation of the single steps or maybe a video for a break down of a whole choreography?
Like on youtube or whatever?

[Asmajol]

Depending on spinning
Try finding 1 point to focus on. And when u spin whip head/eyes back to same spot over and over no matter which way u turn.

This helps to not get dizzy and keep balance.

with practice u should be able to do a 360 turn on the ball of foot pivoting momentum from kick off.

Hope that helps a bit

[SuzzeQ4]

practice daily, watch you tube and most importantly ask the dancer who taught you. Plus this dance is a bit more free style. I had 4 diff spin styles, which I taught the girls (including my own) when they decided to start dancing...that's the benifit of learning before dancing. Hope that helps

[sophisticated_lady]

care to pass them on? thanks for your replies so far

[WhoMe]

Hi everybody,
does anybody have some tricks on spinning techniques for someone whos just starting out and doesn`t get to go to powwows too often (difficult to ask other dancers then). Like an explanation of the single steps or maybe a video for a break down of a whole choreography?
Like on youtube or whatever?

sophis,

Perhaps if you're just starting out, you might want to try working on the basic footwork?

Once you get some basic footwork that you're comfortable with, they're are numerous ways to spin that can be added to your dance choreography.

Last summer I saw some young shawl dancers that I could tell were just learning. They would dance at a very slow pace without much footwork. Then when the drums honor beats hit they would both spin really fast, then go back to the very slow pace without much footwork for the rest of the song.

It kinda looked funny to me.

[SuzzeQ4]

If I knew how to make videos I would. i agree with Whome, start at the begining. At powwows the dancers will help you, as should whoever taught you about dancing. Do you live near who taught you or will you see them at powwow? In the meantime, watch videos and dance with it. don't work on copying the moves like a choreographed dance, just work on moves and let it come out as it does.

[ballin_n_shawlin]

Hi everybody,
does anybody have some tricks on spinning techniques for someone whos just starting out and doesn`t get to go to powwows too often (difficult to ask other dancers then). Like an explanation of the single steps or maybe a video for a break down of a whole choreography?
Like on youtube or whatever?

No break down or whole choreography here... sorry!

just work on your foot work.... those become spins...

but the most common spin i see i guess... would be the "Ballerina Spin" maybe?? lol... thats what it looks like to me...

BUt practice... i dont' think u want a choreographed dance anyway right?

Good luck!! and have fun searching youtube for ideas! :D

[sophisticated_lady]

thank you so much for all your answers, nah not a whole choreographed dance, you´re right about that. I`ll see wha I can find if you see anyone stumble and hop around helplessly off beat... that´s me! rofl... nah not that bad Thank you all!

[sophisticated_lady]

sophis,

Perhaps if you're just starting out, you might want to try working on the basic footwork?

Once you get some basic footwork that you're comfortable with, they're are numerous ways to spin that can be added to your dance choreography.

Last summer I saw some young shawl dancers that I could tell were just learning. They would dance at a very slow pace without much footwork. Then when the drums honor beats hit they would both spin really fast, then go back to the very slow pace without much footwork for the rest of the song.

It kinda looked funny to me.

Ya if you have someone to actually show you it`s good but I don`t and many others don`t have that either. I understand these answers but it doesn`t really help me.

[SuzzeQ4]

I am sorry you don't have anyone, I guess it is hard for some of us to imagine. Youtube it.

[Lakota_winyan]

yup lots of you tube vids on fancy shawl and maybe tryin it while you are listening to your fav drum group..so you will know what to do out there.. dI mean the spinning..lol..jus do it..lol

[sophisticated_lady]

yup lots of you tube vids on fancy shawl and maybe tryin it while you are listening to your fav drum group..so you will know what to do out there.. dI mean the spinning..lol..jus do it..lol

lol dancing like a bear thats been shot in the butt aye

[negos kwe]

No break down or whole choreography here... sorry!

just work on your foot work.... those become spins...

but the most common spin i see i guess... would be the "Ballerina Spin" maybe?? lol... thats what it looks like to me...

BUt practice... i dont' think u want a choreographed dance anyway right?

Good luck!! and have fun searching youtube for ideas! :D

i used to do ballet, and that really helped with my turns, and i see the "ballerina turn"alot too,some times i do it it called a piroute.