Curious about the whole Stealing-the-Lead concept. Who out there does it, who doesn't?
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Re: Stealing the lead
Wed, May 7, 2008 - 3:40 PMThis sounds like a Troupe Salamat concept. I took a workshop from them called "Who's on First?" where when you're turning in a move, the next dancer you see can change the arms, etc. There are some other fun concepts but I think posting on their tribe might be a start.
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Re: Stealing the lead
Wed, May 7, 2008 - 4:46 PMWe call it stealing the lead when doing ATS when, for instance, the lead instigates a turning move and one of the follows chooses not to turn, thus communicating a desire to take the lead. STEALING!! -
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Re: Stealing the lead
Wed, May 7, 2008 - 5:40 PMI never thought of it as stealing the lead, more like "changing the subject" because when i'm dancing I feel like I'm having a dialogue with my dancer(s). But I think you answered her question better Shay. -
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Re: Stealing the lead
Wed, May 7, 2008 - 6:19 PMI phrased it wrong. I get the idea, but was just curious which ATS troupes do it, and which don't. -
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Re: Stealing the lead
Wed, May 7, 2008 - 6:30 PMWell, that concept is part of ATS, so we all do it!
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Re: Stealing the lead
Fri, May 9, 2008 - 12:18 PM"changing the subject"
That's more what I consider it.
Nice call on that, Soozbutt :)
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Re: Stealing the lead
Wed, May 7, 2008 - 5:39 PMoooooohhhhhh, it's fun! keeps you on your toes (literally & figuratively!)
& keeps you engaged with your troupe sisters, and in the moment.... -
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Re: Stealing the lead
Wed, May 7, 2008 - 9:22 PMbut, please...if you are going to "steal" the lead, do it with intent and be prepared! If you take the lead unprepared (or accidentally, because you forgot to turn, for example) it can look sloppy. Of course you want your dance partners to be on their toes and be ready for fun surprises, but the intent of ATS is not to trip up your troupemates. And IMHO, it's just poor form to steal the lead right after someone else has just taken it. so even if the song or the moment calls to you, please, be considerate.
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