Re: bulgar holds

[Jacob and Nancy Bloom <bloom...>]

Hi Helen,

As you have seen in the notes, the handhold has been taught differently in 
different workshops.  Both handholds certainly seem appropriate.  The W hold 
seems more comfortable, and takes up less room.

I wonder if anyone else has any thoughts about whether the different holds come 
from different areas, or if they are appropriate for different tempos?

Jacob Bloom
bloom (at) gis(dot)net
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Helen Winkler 
  To: World music from a Jewish slant 
  Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 1:37 PM
  Subject: bulgar holds



  I'm wondering if people who have attended klezmer dance workshops or teach 
them could tell me which types of handholds are used with bulgars.  I've read 
shoulder hold in some descriptions and W hold in others.  Are both appropriate?

  Helen
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