pennsicdance: Dance injuries

[Sharon]

On Wed, 31 Jul 2002, Tracie Brown wrote:

>
> record when compared with mundane sports. Yes, it is dangerous -- the most
> dangerous thing we do at events -- but our rules, equipment, training and
> standards are pretty effective in keeping us safe. Or maybe it's just dumb
> luck, but whatever it is, it's working.

	Thanks for setting the record straight on this.

> Those who say that there are "more injuries on the dance floor than the
> fighting field" are probably just engaging in hyperbole to emphasize that
> SCA fighting has a better safety record than one might expect.
> On the other  hand, and in the interest of continued dance safety, will the Dance Marshals
> be checking to make sure everyone's knee and ankle braces are in position?
> :^)

	I am a rapier marshal, and I have always believed that rapier and
dancing are related - both being studies of movement for different
purposes. I often say that dance  causes more injuries than fencing, but
I mean it facetiously. Unless you count the wrestling matches over
authenticity, dance is a fairly safe hobby causing little more than
stubbed toes (tho I am curious about what is meant by "full contact" HitW.
Is that when the palms actually touch? ).

	Constanza

	PS - remember, safety first!  In Bransle Officiale, always bend
your knees while lifting your partner!