Hi, I'm Emma. I'm a songwriter, musician, dancer, and engineer. I co‑organize the social folk singing event Violet Folks Sings and the local contra dance BIDA.
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Against the Teapot Hold in Contra Dancing
August 25, 2025
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The teapot hold is the most dangerous common contra dancing figure, so I've been avoiding it. The teapot hold, sometimes called a "courtesy turn hold,” requires one dancer to connect with their hand behind their back. When I realized I could avoid putting my shoulder into this vulnerable position, my contra dancing felt safer.
