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Youth Workshop - Newcastle Upon Tyne
No 5 - Bows & Curtseys
Clarification of when and how the dancing couple should acknowledge each other during the dance.
Question: Has there been a decision that the dancing couple should acknowledge each other with a bow / curtsey in 3rd place, before stepping down to 4th place.
Answer: No, nothing has changed - bows and curtseys should be reserved for the beginning and end of the dance
In social dancing, a small acknowledgment by nodding to partner when the couple reach 4th place is often seen, and perfectly acceptable. However, in more formal situations such as demonstrations, it does not usually occur.
While not wishing in any way to discourage any social aspect of SCD, this has to be balanced with the needs of the dance - fourth couple usually step up at the start of the next repetition of the dance, so it is up to the original first couple to step down at the same time.
