letting go
Lindy hop as metaphor: my instructor constantly has to remind me to wait for a lead and then follow it to the end of the momentum, as I’m awfully clever at guessing what I think will happen…
…and even if that’s not what my partner means, he’s forced to do it anyway. Probably a good approach for the hustle of a self-employed artist. Probably not so good for anything else.
This week’s exercise in letting go: spins in the kitchen and closed eyes on the metro to let the yaw of the train push me where I’m supposed to go.
Let go.
Isn’t Lindy Hop awesome?!
I’ve only been following your blog for a little while, but its really awesome to discover a fellow cello AND Lindy Hop enthusiast!
I’m a beginner cellist, but I’ve discovered a lot of Lindy technique can be applied to practicing cello!
Relax into your triple steps = relax into the strings
Release tension and have a nice relaxed “coat hanger” posture = same goes for cello-ing
Follow through with momentum – wait until you get to the end of the “leash” = can that be applied to bowing? Not sure yet, as my bowing is still iffy!
Anyway, awesome blog!