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« on: October 10, 2010, 06:49:27 PM »
And yet ANOTHER delightful afternoon @ Waltz Play, this one lady gave me tons of compliments on how I lead turns. Had a blast,a nd even got the hang of One-Step  Grin
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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2010, 10:02:41 PM »
Quote from: Burgess Penguin on October 10, 2010, 06:49:27 PM
And yet ANOTHER delightful afternoon @ Waltz Play, this one lady gave me tons of compliments on how I lead turns. Had a blast,a nd even got the hang of One-Step  Grin

we should definitely have a one-step topic...
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« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2010, 10:09:58 PM »
That's funny, because we have a standard joke at our studio: Whenever a two-step is played, you're supposed to say, "This is a two-step.  It is not a one-step, nor is it a three-step or a four-step.  [Assume Monty Python voice]  Five... is right out!"
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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2010, 02:54:38 AM »
Quote from: elisedance on October 12, 2010, 10:02:41 PM
Quote from: Burgess Penguin on October 10, 2010, 06:49:27 PM
And yet ANOTHER delightful afternoon @ Waltz Play, this one lady gave me tons of compliments on how I lead turns. Had a blast,a nd even got the hang of One-Step  Grin

we should definitely have a one-step topic...

And some appropos music:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSn0Q3QMyD0
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« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2010, 10:01:13 AM »
And an actual example:  Grin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_le0Q5D5IE
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« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2010, 03:25:35 AM »
Well, they CLAIM its a one step but I definitely saw their legs do two steps AND there was at least 5 'step' variations in their routine.  Sure it was boring but one-step?  I don't think so.

To do a one step really effectively you need to be a theoretical monopod (TM applied for).
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« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2010, 03:27:25 AM »
Here is someone practicing for true 'one-step' dancing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miUq5rDXqM0

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« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2010, 03:04:49 AM »
Quote from: elisedance on October 15, 2010, 03:25:35 AM
To do a one step really effectively you need to be a theoretical monopod (TM applied for).

which is a creature invented my my prof in england to teach the mechanics of movement.  A theoretical monopod simplifies the issues of weight, gravity, inertia and movement.  I've always been rather fond of the creature ever since....
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« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2010, 03:11:58 AM »
Another view of one-step dancers:
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« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2011, 03:54:00 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2011, 10:12:23 PM »
pgo stick, they seem to come in and out of popularity Tongue
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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2011, 12:54:26 AM »
so what music would one use for the one step?
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« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2011, 02:15:42 PM »
Quote from: elisedance on January 15, 2011, 12:54:26 AM
so what music would one use for the one step?

Something like this

Aviation Rag by Paragon Ragtime Orchestra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSn0Q3QMyD0
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« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2011, 06:01:33 PM »
Cool...
One..and..a..one..and..a..one..and..a..one..and..a..one..and..a..one..and..a..one..and..a..one..and..a..one..and..a..one..and..a..one..and..a..one
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« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2011, 10:24:39 PM »
And wonder of wonders, actually had a One-Step lesson today which incorporated among other things, grapevines and parallels.  Grin  'Twas a blast at today's Waltz Play dance.  Grin
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