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Martha's Start on 60 More Rev 1
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Men Cast and Orbit while Ladies Gypsy (1)
(8) Partner Left Gypsy 1.25
A2 (8) Half Hey Across (Men start right)
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Men Trade + Slide Left (2)Source: 'Marthas Start on 60 More v1', Calling_Method: Chanted ??? Diff: Medium-Hard, Qual: 3.5 Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: ***2012-12-06 19:51:22 GMT, DB: 2012-12-06 14:20:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Man casts over L shoulder, orbits ladies CCW while ladies gypsy. End in wave of four on other side, partner in left.
(2) Men trade by walking CW around partner 3/4 to stand by her side in Becket formation. Then lines slide left.
For Martha Shaw's 60-th birthday, 8.Dec.2012.
Not sure about the transition from slide to cast as the dance re-starts. Too many unusual moves.
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The Mad Choreographer's Delight
Setup: 4 COUPLE SETS ONLY + Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Left 3/4 (1)
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain
B1 (8) In new groups of four Ladies Do-si-Do
(8) All Eight Circle Left 1/2
B2 (8) Right & Left Across
(8) Right & Left AcrossSource: 'The Mad Choreographers Delight', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 2.5 - Medium-, No Bal: No, Tempo: 116 OK Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: N/A, Progression: M:(1&4, 2&3 swap), F:(Rot CW 1) Dance: 2014-04-20 12:04:54 GMT, DB: 2014-04-20 07:56:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) In two circles of Four
*** A MIXER *** for FOUR COUPLE SETS. Four repetitions should bring everyone home. Have the band play an extra "A" part and, as a finale, have everyone balance & swing their partners.
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Al's Quadruplet #1 DV #1b
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Circle Right 1x (1)
(8) Circle Left 1x
A2 (16) N. Right-hand Balance + Gr R & Wrong, Passing Six (2)
B1 (16) New Neighbor Bal + Box the Gnat + Swing (3)
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies
(8) Mad Robin (Men start)Source: 'Als Quadruplet #1 DV #1b', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 2.5 - Medium-, No Bal: No, Tempo: 108 MAX Author: Dave Notman, Based on a dance by Al Olson Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: ipip Reentry: N/A, Progression: 1234 -> 3142 Dance: 2014-04-15 12:45:26 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:26:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) In two circles of Four
(2) Pass Six and balance #7. Have dancers count out loud.
(3) Man shifts lady's hand from his right to his left as he transitions from the Box-the-Gnat to the swing. After swing, order is 1-3-2-4.
Teach Box-the-Gnat followed by swing before teaching the dance.
Four iterations will bring everyone back home. Unfortunately the progressions are such that if the dance is repeated 4x, each man will swing only two of the four ladies. An alert caller can tell dancers to swing their partners at the end of the fourth iteration.
Not sure if the two right-hand balances followed by different moves will prove to be a problem.
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Al's Quadruplet #1 DV #1c
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Circle Right 1x (1)
(8) Circle Left 1x
A2 (16) N. Right-hand Balance + Gr R & Wrong, Passing Six (2)
B1 (16) Balance + Box the Gnat + Swing (3)
B2 (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll LadiesSource: 'Als Quadruplet #1 DV #1c', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 2.5 - Medium-, No Bal: No, Tempo: 108 MAX Author: Dave Notman, Based on a dance by Al Olson Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: ipip Reentry: N/A, Progression: M:(1234->3142) F:(1234->2143) Dance: ***2014-04-15 15:24:10 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:26:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) In two circles of Four
(2) Pass Six and balance #7. Have dancers count out loud.
(3) Man shifts lady's hand from his right to his left as he transitions from the Box-the-Gnat to the swing.
Teach Box-the-Gnat followed by swing before teaching the dance.
Four repetitions should bring everyone home. If the dance is repeated 4x, each man will swing only two of the four ladies (neither of which will be his partner). Have band play one more "A" part after 4x so dancers can balance & swing their partners at home in a finale. Or, start with ladies 1/2 & 3/4 swapped so that dancers will swing their partners 2x during the four repetitions.
Not sure if the two right-hand balances followed by different moves will prove to be a problem.
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Well Sauced Geese
Setup: Four Facing Four
A1 (8) Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies (1)
(8) Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men
A2 (16) Full Hey (Ladies start passing right)
B1 (8) Center Four Star Right 1x + Ends Do-si-Do
(8) Mixed Star Promenade 1/2 centers holding right (2)
B2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
Source: 'Well Sauced Geese', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium+, Qual: 2 - So-So, No Bal: No, Tempo: 114 Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Music: Track 06 33.0 retempo to (114) - "The Contrarians" Dance: 2014-03-23 14:07:56 GMT, DB: 2014-01-21 09:48:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Both roll-aways are with your partner.
(2) Sometimes men scoop up the ladies. Sometimes ladies scoop up the men!
Too fast and they hey becomes frenzied. Too slow and the roll aways get boring.
The roll aways are always with your partner. This is my reason for giving this a lower quality rating.
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Jane's Contra DV #7
Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 1/4
A1 (16) Ladies Cross & Swing Neighbor
A2 (8) Lines of Four down the set
(8) Turn as Couples & Come Back + Fold Line
B1 (16) Full Hey (Ladies Start Right) but Gents Ricochet 2x
B2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Partner Star Promenade
(8) Traveling, Double Butterfly Whirl (1)Source: 'Janes Contra DV #7', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: 112-116 Author: Dave Notman, Inspired by a Ken Bonner dance. Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Right Diagonal, Progression: Reverse Single Dance: 2014-03-22 18:38:53 GMT, DB: 2011-03-07 18:17:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Dancers shift one place right along their lines during the butterfly whirls.
PUT LOTS OF SPACE BETWEEN THE LINES. Don't want collisions during butterfly whirls!
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Chili Pepper #4 DV #5
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Ladies Right Hand Balance + Allemande Right 1/2
(8) Circle Left 1x
A2 (8) Finish Circle + Veer Left + Oval Prom (4)
(8) Turn as Couples + Return
B1 (16) Men Allemande Left 1x + Neighbor Swing (1)
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Alternating Ones or Twos Gypsy (2)Source: 'Chili Pepper #4 DV #5', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: 120 Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-03-21 16:56:25 GMT, DB: 2011-06-17 17:48:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) WHILE MEN ALLEMANDE, Ladies half turn single to right to get ready for the swing.
(2) After the gypsy, ladies look for their new same sex neighbor on the right diagonal.
A fast tempo ensures that dancers will be late coming out of the circle left. This felt really good dancing with the ghosts.
*** CALLER HINT:
At start of dance & no couple out -> ONES GYPSY.
At start of dance & there is couple out -> TWOS GYPSY
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Wild Women of Central Ohio
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Ladies Spin CW 1/2 to new neighbor & Swing
A2 (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Ladies Roll Neighbor Right to Left
(8) Circle Left 3/4
B1 (16) Partner Balance & Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Gypsy 1.5 (1)Source: 'Wild Women of Central Ohio', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: 114 Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-03-21 11:54:37 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The dance ends with ladies standing R to R, looking at their old neighbor. With the first beat of music, they whirl around CW and fling themselves into their new neighbors arms for a swing.
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Easy Opener
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ones Swing
A2 (8) Lines of Four (Ones Center) down the set
(8) Turn Alone & Come Back
B1 (16) Balance the Ring + Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Right 1xSource: 'Easy Opener', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: 120 Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-03-04 12:26:50 GMT, DB: 2014-01-07 10:46:00, Fmt: 2.16
This was designed as a super-easy opening dance. Dancers will end both of the swings without trading places with their partners. This makes it easier for rank beginners, but may be a bit confusing if in the next dance they do a swing-and-swap (such as in a dance starting with a neighbor balance and swing). This can be turned into a useful teaching tool by telling them that they will swap during the swing, but the rule is the same - leave the lady on the right.
Be sure to introduce the Ones and the Twos before starting the dance.
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The Eternal Rivalry
Setup: Improper + Wave of Four, ladies holding left in center
A1 (16) Wave of Four Balance + Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Men Do-si-Do
(8) Ladies Do-si-Do
B1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Balance & Petronella Turn
(8) Circle Balance; Pass ThroughSource: 'The Eternal Rivalry', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: 116 Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-03-01 15:31:01 GMT, DB: 2014-02-27 09:17:00, Fmt: 2.16
In jig time, the ring and wave balances are more like a "set" in English Country dancing. Also, dancers can use a slip jig step in the circles and the do-si-dos.
Inspired by Paul Balliet's "Summer Sunshine", but now quite a bit different.
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The Roulette Wheel
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
A2 (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 + Partner Gypsy 1x (1)
(8) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 + Neighbor Gypsy 1x
B1 (8) Ladies Gypsy Left 1x while Men Orbit CW 1/2
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Right & Left Across (2)
(8) Right & Left AcrossSource: 'The Roulette Wheel', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: 108 Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-02-28 17:03:51 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) This move is unusual, so the caller may want to have ladies identify their left hands first. It will leave the ladies standing left shoulder to left shoulder in the middle.
(2) Modified RL here - pass through (no hands) + Wheel CCW as couples.
A the end of the instruction, have dancers stay where they are - progressed a single time. Then have them slide left at the start of the first iteration.
VERY ELEGANT AT A SLOW TEMPO!!!
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The Mad Scurry
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) CL 1/4 + Pull N1-N2 by RL (1)
(8) Pull N3 R, Pull N4 Left + start N5 AL R 3/4
A2 (8) Cont N5 Al R, then Scurry
(8) Scurry Back Continues + Swing Neighbor #1
B1 (16) Give and Take (Men take), Partner Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide LeftSource: 'The Mad Scurry', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2.5 - Easy-Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: 116-120 Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Music: Track 01 retempo 35.72 to 116-120 (120) - KGB Performance Len Contras Dance: 2014-02-28 01:17:05 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) 3 beats for Circle Left 1/4, 3 each for the pull by of neighbors 1-4, and three for Allemande R 3/4 with #5.
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Sackett's Triplet DV #1c
Setup: Proper
A1 (8) Ones Down the Center + Turn Alone
(8) Return + Ones Separate Go below One
A2 (16) Ones Lead Contra Corners
B1 (8) Lines of Three go Forward & Back
(8) Top Four Star Right 1x
B2 (16) 1s & 3s Pass Through by Left + All Swing Partner
Source: 'Sacketts Triplet DV #1c', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2.5 Medium-Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: 108 Author: Al Olson, Adaptation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Proper Reentry: N/A, Progression: 123 -> 231 Dance: 2014-02-27 17:56:27 GMT, DB: 2012-04-22 08:13:00, Fmt: 2.16
NOTE #1 COUPLE and do 9x though.
May be done with four couple sets. While couple #1 goes down the center, couples 3 (the former ones) and #4 trade places.
Got rid of the hand cast in this version.
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Zoom DV #3
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Pass Through Across + Wheel as Couples
A2 (8) Circle Right 1x
(8) Ladies Chain
B1 (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right)
(8) Next Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Zoom DV #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2.5 - Medium Easy, Qual: 3, No Bal: No, Tempo: 108 Author: Jim Hemphill, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Music: 09-Silver-Spire retempo 33.24 to (108) - "The Contrarians" Dance: 2014-02-27 16:40:02 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 12:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
NEEDS A SLOW TEMPO!! Think 108 might be a maximum.
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Chain the Hey DV #4
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
A2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Right & Left Across
B2 (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right)
(8) Ladies Trade Places + Half Turn Single Right (1)Source: 'Chain the Hey DV #4', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Any Author: Becky Hill, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-02-11 14:25:49 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The half turn single will leave dancers facing their new neighbors. Be sure to emphasize the chance to flirt with current neighbor before you depart.
Will men be tempted to continue the hey when they see ladies trading places the final time? May need to keep calling the final move.
Becky's original started with Do-si-Do and Swing, and ended with a Ladies Chain.
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Martha's Choice Dave Variant
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing (1)
A2 (8) Clockwise Chainsaw Promenade
(8) Turn as Couples + Chainsaw Promenade
B1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Pass Through Across + California Twirl
(8) Ladies Trade Places + Half Turn Single Right (2)Source: 'Marthas Choice Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Fast OK Author: Gene Hubert, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-01-24 14:13:04 GMT, DB: 2011-10-18 18:05:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) End the swing facing up or down, with the ladies in the middle.
(2) The half turn single will leave dancers facing their new neighbors. Be sure to emphasize the chance to flirt with current neighbor before you depart.
Original write up had R&L Through + L.Chain instead of Cal Twirl + Ladies Trade + Turn Single.
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High Jinx at White Star Farm
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
A2 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5
(8) Half Hey Across (Men start left)
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Circle Balance + Men TradeSource: 'High Jinx at White Star Farm', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy-Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-01-23 22:05:44 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
Fairly similar to a Jim Hemphill dance: "Untitled 2012-01-10.001", and "Thanks to the Gene".
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The Survey #2
Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 1/4
A1 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5
(8) Ladies walk full circle CW around neighbor. (1)
A2 (8) Men walk full circle CW around neighbor. (2)
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (16) Give and Take (Ladies take), Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left
(8) Right & Left AcrossSource: 'The Survey #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Any Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-01-23 13:41:22 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Here's the "Survey". Ladies decide to remain uncommitted.
(2) Men enthusiastically sweep their neighbor into a swing.
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David's Triplet #1 DV #1
Setup: Proper TRIPLET
A1 (8) Ones Down the Center + Turn Alone
(8) Turn Alone, Return, Cast Around
A2 (16) Ones Lead Contra Corners
B1 (8) Ones Balance & Swing + Ends Do-si-Do Partners
(8) Ones keep swinging + Ends Cross + Walk Up/Down to other end.
B2 (8) (Same Sex) 1s & 2s Do-si-Do + Threes Do-si-Do
(8) Everyone Partner 2-Hand Turn 1.5Source: 'Davids Triplet #1 DV #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: David Smukler, Adapted by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Proper Reentry: N/A, Progression: 123 -> 312 Dance: 2014-01-18 00:37:43 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
"Sackett's Triplet" is an easier triplet with contra corners.
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Men Give Ladies Take #2
Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 1/4
A1 (16) Give and Take (Ladies take), Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Star Left 1x (1)
(8) Long Waves (Men face out) Balance & Spin Right
B1 (8) New Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (2)
(8) Men Allemande Right 1.5
B2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
Source: 'Men Give Ladies Take #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Any Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Reverse Dance: 2014-01-17 03:06:15 GMT, DB: 2011-08-08 21:42:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Tell dancers to start the star without hands, and join up when they can.
(2) Allemande the one you just spun past.
Same sequence of moves as "Men Give Ladies Take", but the dance has been reorganized as a regular Becket dance. It's easier to teach that way. Also, I revised teaching notes to address the awkward Swing/Star Left sequence.
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Buttered Becket
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Slide Left + Men Allemande Left 1/2
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Chain
B1 (8) Circle Left 1x (1)
(8) Half Hey Across (Men start left) (2)
B2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
Source: 'Buttered Becket', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 2, No Bal: No, Tempo: Moderate (112) Author: Dave Notman, Shades of Gene Hubert's "Butter" Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Music: Track #1 speedup 35.72 to 112 (112) - KGB Performance Len Contras Dance: 2014-01-17 02:47:20 GMT, DB: 2013-07-19 10:41:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Make it zippy! Don't be late!
(2) Ladies give their partner a tug to help the men into the hey.
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Cape Fear Contra Dave Variant #3
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Circle Left 1x (1)
(8) Neighbor Two-hand Turn 1.5
A2 (8) Mad Robin (Men start)
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back
B1 (16) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Partner Swing
B2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right)Source: 'Cape Fear Contra Dave Variant #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium+, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: 108 Author: Bob Dalsemer, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Music: Track 01 (108) - KGB Performance Len Contras Dance: 2014-01-16 22:33:10 GMT, DB: 2012-09-27 09:44:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Warn dancers to zip around. They can be late here.
Might want to consider reversing the Mad Robin and the LLFB.
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Chili Pepper #4 DV #1
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do
(8) Circle Left 1x
A2 (8) Veer Left + Chainsaw Promenade CW
(8) Turn as Couples & Come Back + Fold to Circle
B1 (8) Balance the Ring + Ladies Trade
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ones 2-Hand Turn 1xSource: 'Chili Pepper #4 DV #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy-Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Steve Schnur, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-01-07 19:42:54 GMT, DB: 2014-01-07 14:19:00, Fmt: 2.16
Same basic idea as in Steve's dance, but I reduced the length of the neighbor swing and put in a balance before the ladies trade. Also, I changed to Ones Swing to a 2-hand turn, which is more sedate, but it flows very nicely into the DSD.
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Not so Easy Eights
Setup: PROPER
A1 (8) Star Right 1x
(8) Ones Swing END FACING UP
A2 (8) Lines of Four (Twos Center) Down the Set
(8) Turn as Couples, Return, Same Sex Hand Cast
B1 (8) Ones Half Figure Eight Above
(8) Twos Half Figure Eight Below
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Star Left 1/2 + Pass Through Up or Down by LeftSource: 'Not so Easy Eights', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy-Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Proper Reentry: Proper, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-01-07 17:43:46 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
Beautiful flow at a relaxed tempo. A good cool-down dance. Best done at a slow tempo to start, because this dance has some unusual twists and turns!!!!
Best done in lines of 4-5 couples, so everyone gets a chance to swing.
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Chase and Swing
Setup: PROPER
A1 (8) Lady #1 walks outside down past one, Gent #1 follows (1)
(8) Ones Swing end facing the band
A2 (8) Lady #2 walks outside down past one, Gent #2 follows
(8) Twos Swing end facing the band
B1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Couples Do-si-Do Starts
B2 (8) Couples Do-si-Do Continues
(8) With New Neighbors Star Left 1xSource: 'Chase and Swing', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy-Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Any Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Proper Reentry: Proper, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-01-07 15:34:30 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Ones must U-Turn CW before chase. Lady One gives her partner a backwards glance that says "catch me if you can". Meanwhile the Twos move up one place.
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Malden Reel DV #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing
A2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Star Left 7/8 (1)
B1 (8) Chainsaw Promenade
(8) Turn as Couples + Chainsaw Promenade
B2 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2; Partner Allemande Left 3/4
(8) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2; Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4Source: 'Malden Reel DV #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Herbert Gaudreau, Adapted by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-01-03 18:52:01 GMT, DB: 2013-07-19 11:27:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Schtick = "Going my way, handsome Sailor?"
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ContraQuad Dave Variant
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Balance the Ring & Ladies Spin Right
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Balance the Ring & Ladies Spin Right
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Left Diagonal Half Hey (Men start left)
(8) Half Hey Across (Men start left)
B2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
Source: 'ContraQuad Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Seth Tepfer Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Double Dance: 2014-01-03 18:31:43 GMT, DB: 2011-08-05 12:19:00, Fmt: 2.16
The official version has the ladies start both half heys by passing right, but I think it makes more sense for men to pass left. Also added the Spin-and-Catch in A1/A2.
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Birmingham's DV #2
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Zig Left + Zag Right to new neigbors + N Almd L 1/2
A2 (8) Promenade Neighbor Across
(8) Ladies Chain
B1 (8) Balance & Petronella Turn
(8) Balance & Petronella Turn
B2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
Source: 'Birminghams DV #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 Medium+, Qual: 3 Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium-Fast Author: Gary Nelson, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2014-01-03 13:40:52 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
Gary's dance started CL3, Pass Th, Gypsy Next, Promenade.
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Dog Branch Reel DV #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Ones Split Twos + Return up the outside
(8) Ones Swing
A2 (8) Lines of Four down the set
(8) Turn Alone & Come Back
B1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Twos GypsySource: 'Dog Branch Reel DV #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1.5 Easy, Qual: 3 Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Any Author: Bob Dalcemer, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-09-13 12:23:57 GMT, DB: 2011-06-17 17:48:00, Fmt: 2.16
Before teaching the twos gypsy in B1, tell dancers, "There are eight counts of music left. Twos - your job is to fill those eight counts with the slowest flirtiest gypsy you can manage. But be aware, twos, that while you gypsy, the ones are staring fixedly in your direction, snorting, and pawing the earth in eager anticipation of their charge down the set at the start of the dance. So twos, do your slow flirty gypsy, and then at the last instant, whirl away from each other just in time to let the ones pass between you. This dance is fun to call to a hall full of teenagers. The boys may be relied upon to make crude animal noises and gestures, and the girls are sure to shriek loudly as they narrowly escape the charging ones. So - have fun, but don't knock anyone over!!!!"
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Cavewoman
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (16) Ladies Cross & Swing Neighbor
A2 (16) Men Cross + Partner Swing
B1 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Pass Through Across + California Twirl
B2 (8) New Men Allemande Left 1.25 (1)
(8) Star Promenade + Butterfly WhirlSource: 'Cavewoman', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Based on Jim Hemphill's "Caveman" Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-09-13 11:12:12 GMT, DB: 2011-10-18 18:05:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) With the man IN THE NEXT SET.
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Unknown 2011-11-23.001 DV #1
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Right & Left Across
B1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Pass Through Across + Cross TrailSource: 'Unknown 2011-11-23.001 DV #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 3, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Unknown, adapted by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-09-12 20:15:13 GMT, DB: 2011-06-17 18:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
Original ended Promenade + Ladies Chain
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Becket Stars #4e
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines F & B, Sliding left
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies
A2 (8) Star Right 1x
(8) Ladies Chain Across
B1 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (16) Give and Take (Men take), Partner Swing
Source: 'Becket Stars #4e', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-09-01 14:13:18 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:26:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Grocery Aisle Romance #2
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left
(8) Ladies Foward + Long Waves of Ladies Balance (1)
A2 (8) Half Poussette (ladies push) (2)
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Star Left 1x
B2 (16) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Partner Swing (3)
Source: 'Grocery Aisle Romance #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy-Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-09-01 13:50:41 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Tell dancers to lock eyes with neighbor while the ladies balance.
(2) Ladies start by pushing, then pull the man to their side for a swing.
(3) Ladies turn out and walk a sweeping U-turn in four steps while men allemande to position themselves for the swing.
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Waves of Love #3b
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1.5
(8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5
A2 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Spin to the Right
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines F & B; Ladies face out.
(8) Long Waves Bal (ladies out); Same N Allem R 1xSource: 'Waves of Love #3b', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Loosely based on "Circle of Love" by Susan Kevra Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-23 01:42:12 GMT, DB: 2013-08-22 21:24:00, Fmt: 2.16
Not quite as good as "Waves of Love #3", but more traditional.
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Waves of Love #4b
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back; ladies turn to face out
(8) Long Waves Balance R&L; New Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4
B1 (8) Short waves balance; Ladies spin Right
(8) Ladies Allemande Left 1x
B2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
Source: 'Waves of Love #4b', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Loosely based on "Circle of Love" by Susan Kevra Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-23 01:03:56 GMT, DB: 2013-09-12 14:16:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Springs of the Great Deep Dave Variant
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
A2 (8) Same Four CCW Circular Promenade 1x (1)
(8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x
B1 (16) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 + Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2; Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4Source: 'Springs of the Great Deep Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium Easy, Qual: 3.5 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Melissa Taggart/Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-22 23:09:19 GMT, DB: 2013-08-22 18:48:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Like a left hand star without hands.
Melissa's original had Ladies allemande R 1.5 in B1. Original at http://sites.google.com/site/contradancecaller/dances. I originally specified a 2-hand turn 1.5, but Kate Power assured me that 1.5 times left a dead spot in the dance.
Ditched the two-hand turn. Not sure how long to tell people to turn.
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Snuggle Twist #2
Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 1/4
A1 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Neighbor Gypsy
A2 (8) Long Waves (Ladies face out) Balance & Spin Right
(8) Men Allemande Right 1.5
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines F & B, Sliding left
(8) Right & Left AcrossSource: 'Snuggle Twist #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Reverse Becket, Progression: Reverse Single Dance: 2013-08-22 22:24:52 GMT, DB: 2011-02-22 14:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Spin on 7
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy 3/4 + Men Allemande Left 1/2
(8) Partner Swing
A2 (8) Ladies Chain Across
(8) Ladies Left Gypsy
B1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
B2 (8) Right & Left Across
(8) Star Left 1xSource: 'Spin on 7', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-22 22:11:36 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Snuggle Twist
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Neighbor Gypsy
A2 (8) Long Waves (Ladies face out) Balance & Spin Right
(8) Long Waves Balance & Ladies Trade
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines F & B, Sliding left
(8) Men Allemande Left 1xSource: 'Snuggle Twist', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-22 22:01:28 GMT, DB: 2011-02-22 14:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Roll Me Over In The Clover DV
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing
A2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Circle Left 1x
B1 (16) Neighbor Roll Across the Set + Partner Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Ladies Balance + Ladies Half GypsySource: 'Roll Me Over In The Clover DV', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Merilee Karr/Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-22 19:48:03 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
Marilee's dance started with a Balance and Swing. The roll away took 8 counts, but I wasn't sure how to do that, and she ended with R & L + Ladies chain.
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Send Katy Money Dave Variant
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Star Left 1x
A2 (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain
(8) Right & Left Across
B1 (8) Balance & Petronella Turn
(8) Long Waves (Men face out) Balance & Spin Right
B2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
Source: 'Send Katy Money Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Bill Pope/Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: R.Diag, then Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-21 01:55:55 GMT, DB: 2011-02-22 14:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
End effects require some courage, as the man needs to stand next to another man during the long wave balance.
Bill Pope's version had partner balance and swing at the end.
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Chain the Hey Dave Variant
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Balance Box-the-Gnat
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Right & Left Across
B2 (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right)
(8) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2; Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4Source: 'Chain the Hey Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Any Author: Becky Hill, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-20 16:27:35 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 12:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
Becky's original started with Do-si-Do and Swing, and ended with Ladies Chain.
My original idea was to have dancers spin CCW as they transition to new neighbors, but I don't think there's time for that.
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The Sly Shaker
Setup: Improper + Men Face Out, Ladies Face in, Take hands in long wavy lines.
A1 (4) Long Waves Balance
(4) Neighbor Box-the-Gnat
(4) Long Waves Balance
(4) Neighbor #2 Swat-the-Flea (1)
A2 (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right)
(8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1.5
B1 (16) Men Cross + Partner Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1x (2)Source: 'The Sly Shaker', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium+, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-20 12:57:15 GMT, DB: 2011-08-09 10:37:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) You are done with neighbor #1. The rest of the dance will be done with neighbor #2.
(2) Dancers may be tempted to allemande once and a half. Make sure they don't! This is a single progression dance. After the allemande, dancers reform the long waves - men facing out.
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Reverse Trip to A-Squared
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Balance & Petronella Turn
A2 (8) 1/2 of a square through (starting with partner)
(8) Partner Balance & Box the Gnat
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Circle Balance; Pass ThroughSource: 'Reverse Trip to A-Squared', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 3 - Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Kate Power/Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-18 18:25:46 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
This dance is very similar to Kate Power's "Round Trip to A-Squared", except that I reversed the direction of the square through, and changed the Circle Right 3/4 to a Circle Left 3/4. Thanks also to Larry Gilbert for suggesting the Box-the-Gnat in A2.
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Fit as a Fiddle DV #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Ones Gypsy 1x
(8) Circle Left 3/4
A2 (8) Pass Through Across + Cloverleaf Turn Single (1)
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Star Right 1x
B2 (8) Ladies Trade Places + Neighbor 1/2 Gypsy
(8) Neighbor SwingSource: 'Fit as a Fiddle DV #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Ted Sannella + Rick Mohr + Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-18 11:57:09 GMT, DB: 2011-06-17 17:48:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Men to right, ladies to left. Flirt with shadows!
Retired an earlier version by rewriting B1. Old B1 was CL 1x + Gypsy Trail Buddy. Comparing to original, I had dancers pass through before swinging partners, and I spiced up B1. The original B1 (Ladies F&B, Men F&B) would be suitable for a less advanced crowd.
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Dypsy Dodge
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Ladies Chain Across
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back
A2 (8) Gypsy Star 3/4 (ladies back up) + Men Allemande Left 1/2 (1)
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (16) Give and Take (Men take), Partner Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Ladies GypsySource: 'Dypsy Dodge', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-17 16:59:00 GMT, DB: 2011-02-22 14:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The gypsy star is with NEW NEIGHBORS. The progression occurs here.
Not sure if it should be gypsy star 3/4 + men allemande 1/2 or just gypsy star 1/2 + neighbor swing. As written it's more dramatic, but I'm not sure about the timing of the dance.
Not quite as nice as "Dypsy Dodge #3", but still a nice dance.
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Dypsy Dodge #3
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Ladies Chain Across
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back
A2 (8) Gypsy Star 3/4 (ladies back up) + Men Allemande Left 1/2 (1)
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (16) Give and Take (Ladies take), Partner Swing
B2 (8) Ladies Gypsy
(8) Star Right 1xSource: 'Dypsy Dodge #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-17 16:47:18 GMT, DB: 2011-02-22 14:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The gypsy star is with NEW NEIGHBORS. The progression occurs here.
Not sure if it should be gypsy star 3/4 + men allemande 1/2 or just gypsy star 1/2 + neighbor swing. As written it's more dramatic, but I'm not sure about the timing of the dance.
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Dianas Delight Rev 2
Setup: Improper + Swing your neighbor and everyone end the swing facing down. + Take hands in a line of four.
A1 (8) Lines of Four down the set
(8) Turn as Couples + Come Back + Start Hand Cast
A2 (8) Twos Hand Cast Ones 1.75 (1)
(8) Ones Half Figure Eight Above
B1 (16) Ones Start Contra Corners
B2 (8) Ones Swing
(8) New Neighbor SwingSource: 'Dianas Delight', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3.5 - Good+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Other=Line 4 Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-08-17 14:03:31 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 12:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Twos back up; ones go forward.
Need lots of space between the lines for this dance because of the zippy gate move, which could cause collsions.
The caller will likely have to keep calling "Neighbor Swing" to keep the ones from swinging too long.
Dancers will have to start the gate in the two counts that would normally be used to fold the lines to a circle.
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Chicory Twist
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (4) Tango style Promenade Across (1)
(4) Men Allemande Left 1/2
(8) Neighbor Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl
A2 (16) Ladies Gypsy + Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Men Roll Partner
(8) Half Hey Across (Men start left)
B2 (16) Slide Left + Partner Swing
Source: 'Chicory Twist', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 Medium+, Qual: 4, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Music: Haste to the Wedding (112) Dance: 2013-08-17 12:55:45 GMT, DB: 2013-08-17 08:39:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) End this promenade facing up or down, with the men left-to-left in the center.
Composed to mark the marriage of Kate Power and Andy Shewmon, 15.July.2012. After I wrote it, I found the dance to be fairly similar to "Chicory" by Cary Ravitz - thus the title.
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Chicory Twist #2
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (4) Tango style Promenade Across (1)
(4) Men Allemande Left 1/2
(8) Neighbor Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl
A2 (16) Ladies Gypsy + Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Ladies Chain to Partner
(8) Half Hey Across (Men start left)
B2 (16) Slide Left + Partner Swing
Source: 'Chicory Twist #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 Medium+, Qual: 4, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Music: Haste to the Wedding (112) Dance: 2013-08-17 12:55:27 GMT, DB: 2013-08-17 08:39:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) End this promenade facing up or down, with the men left-to-left in the center.
Composed to mark the marriage of Kate Power and Andy Shewmon, 15.July.2012. After I wrote it, I found the dance to be fairly similar to "Chicory" by Cary Ravitz - thus the title.
Not as good as the original, but less dizzying.
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Malden Reel DV #1
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Long Lines Forward + Wheel CW 1/4
B1 (8) Chainsaw Promenade
(8) Turn as Couples + Chainsaw Promenade
B2 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2; Partner Allemande Left 3/4
(8) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2; Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4Source: 'Malden Reel DV #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Herbert Gaudreau, Adapted by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-07-19 15:47:51 GMT, DB: 2013-07-19 11:27:00, Fmt: 2.16
Jokes - "make an example of this second couple. Although this demo will involve a chainsaw, there won't be any blood, and I guarantee that no one will die." "That got your attention, now didn't it."
No partner swing, but great fun with neighbor. Changed initial B&S to Gypsy & Swing. Also change CL + Star R to LLFB 2x & chain to Swing Thru. Not as fun, but easier to teach.
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Shades of Shamrock
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
A2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Neighbor Do-si-Do 1.25
B1 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Men Allemande Left 1/2
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Men Chain Across (passing left to start)
(8) Long Lines Forward & BackSource: 'Shades of Shamrock', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Any Author: Dave Notman, variation on Gene Hubert's dance Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-06-29 23:35:05 GMT, DB: 2012-05-21 17:14:00, Fmt: 2.16
Same as "Shades of Shadrach" but with a gent's chain ending.
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Fiddle Hill Jig DV #1
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do
(8) Neighbor See-Saw
A2 (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (1)
(8) Ones Swing
B1 (8) Lines of Four down the set
(8) Turn Alone & Come Back
B2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Star Left 1xSource: 'Fiddle Hill Jig DV #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1 - Easy, Qual: 1.5 - Not Great, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium-Fast Author: Ralph Page, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-05-17 10:58:30 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) After the neighbor allemande, the ladies will be facing out. Ladies (particularly #1 lady) spin 180 CCW to face across.
Ralph's original had N DSD + Ones DSD in A1. That actually makes for a better dance as far as I'm concerned. My variation is an attempt to write an easier dance for All Soles. Teach the See-Saw. Keep attention focused on neighbor with fewer transitions that require extra twirls. Closely related but better still: "Fiddle Hill Jig DV #2".
Gave this a low rating because of the abrupt change of rotation for the
ladies - Allemande Left (CCW) + Spin 180 Left (CCW) + Swing (CW).
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Fiddle Hill Jig DV #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do
(8) Former Neighbor See-Saw
A2 (8) Original Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (1)
(8) Ones Swing
B1 (8) Lines of Four down the set
(8) Turn Alone & Come Back
B2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Star Left 1xSource: 'Fiddle Hill Jig DV #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy-Medium, Qual: 1.5 - Not Great, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium-Fast Author: Ralph Page, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-05-17 10:56:53 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) After the neighbor allemande, the ladies will be facing out. Ladies spin over their left shoulders assisted by the men, who give the ladies a push through their joined left hands. If the men are good, they can spin too - a full turn CCW so the #1 man is ready to swing his partner.
Ralph's original had N DSD + Ones DSD in A1. Couples in the know will defer crossing until after the former neighbor DSD, but this isn't essential.
Gave this a low rating because of the abrupt change of rotation for the ladies - Allemande Left (CCW) + Spin 180 Left (CCW) + Swing (CW).
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Ben's Spinoff #3 DV #2
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 + Partner Gypsy 1x
(8) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 + Neighbor Gypsy 1x
B1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Bens Spinoff #3 DV #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow-Medium Author: Dave Notman, Minor Variant of a Gene Hubert dance. Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-05-10 19:10:36 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
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More Power to the Elbow DV #1
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Men Allemande Right 1/2 + Partner Allemande Left 1x
(8) Men Allemande Right 1.25
A2 (8) Long Wave of Men Balance + Men Cozy up to Neighbor (1)
(8) Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl
B1 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 + Star Promenade Ladies Center
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left
(8) Circle Left 3/4Source: 'More Power to the Elbow DV #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Kirston Koths, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Music: "Bus Stop Reel" (113) - Hotpoint Special Dance: 2013-05-09 22:57:20 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) After the men balance in their wave, the men walk forward and stand next to their neighbor, facing across, cozy for the coming star promenade.
The final CL will take 6 counts, which gives the men a head start on the three allemandes that start the dance. It's really quite smooth and comfortable.
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Trip to Brattleboro DV #1
Setup: Improper + Ones swing your partner - and end the swing facing down.
A1 (8) Ones Split the Twos - Mirror Gypsy
(8) Ones Allemande Right 1x + Ones Turn Single Right
A2 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
B1 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Ladies Chain back
B2 (16) Ones Gypsy & Swing
Source: 'Trip to Brattleboro DV #1', Calling_Method: Mixed Diff: 2 - Easy-Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Unknown, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-05-09 22:45:24 GMT, DB: 2011-10-18 15:20:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Glover's Reel DV #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy
(8) Ones Swing
A2 (8) Lines of Four down the set + Turn Alone
(8) Return + Twos Hand Cast the Ones
B1 (8) Ones Gypsy
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Star Left 1xSource: 'Glovers Reel DV #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2.5 - Easy - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: On the slow side Author: Dave Notman, inspired by Duke Miller's "Glover's Reel" Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-05-09 13:16:43 GMT, DB: 2011-06-17 17:48:00, Fmt: 2.16
The men have more fun in this dance, as they twice get to whirl out of the gypsy and swing someone else. "Glover's Reel DV #3" is a bit more egalitarian, but more unusual.
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Becket's Little Tickle
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Tickle to the Left (1)
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Right 1x
B1 (8) Tickle to the Right (2)
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide LeftSource: 'Beckets Little Tickle', Calling_Method: Mixed Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium-Fast Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-05-08 20:54:02 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Tickle Left = Circle Left 1/4, then slide left. Follower (the women), catch right hands and allemande right 1/2.
(2) Tickle Right = Circle Right 1/4, then slide right. Follower (the men), catch left hands and allemande left 1/2.
A nice dance for introducing the "Tickle" move. Possible problem - similarity between "Tickle" and "Circle". I've tried to address that by calling "Tickle Tickle" -vs- "Circle". Inspired by Mary Ann Tracy's "Little Tickle".
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From the Bottom of my In-Box (my title)
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Balance & Petronella Turn
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (16) Full Hey (Ladies start passing right)
B1 (8) New Neighbors Ladies Trade + Men Trade
(8) Balance & Petronella Turn
B2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
Source: 'From the Bottom of my In-Box', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3.5 Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Ed Vincent, Variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-05-07 17:47:23 GMT, DB: 2011-06-24 08:11:00, Fmt: 2.16
If desired, the men can turn single left in the pause after the hey.
Similarly, the ladies can turn single to the right while they are waiting for the men.
Found a dance resembling this one in an eMail from Ed Vincent, dated 2007. In 2013 I finally got around to touching it up!
My modifications were to B1. Ed wrote, "Ones come together & ones split twos, twos split ones (new ones, twos), ones cross, face up while twos california twirl & join hands 4." I considered this interpretation, "Ones go down the center past two, separate, come up the outside past one and cross. While the ones come up the outside, twos california twirl", but there isn't time to do all that, let alone call it.
Though I don't know how it worked, Ed's dance was double progression. Mine is single progression. Also, I changed his final partner balance & swing to a gypsy and swing.
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Chain the Circle
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (16) Ladies Gypsy + Neighbor Swing
B1 (16) Give and Take (Men take), Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Circle Left 3/4 + California TwirlSource: 'Chain the Circle', Calling_Method: Mixed Diff: 2.5 - Easy-Medium, Qual: 3 Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Any Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2014-01-25 14:01:53 GMT, DB: 2012-07-24 11:45:00, Fmt: 2.16
Circle left to ladies chain can be made really smooth by circling 1/2. Then everyone let go of your neighbor. With partner slide left until ladies can catch right hands and go into the chain.
This appeared in my Barry Dupen file. Is it one of his, or was it inspired by a review of his dances?
TODO: Is gypsy by R or Left? Remove comment about CL 1/2
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Knox County Reel
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Ladies Half Gypsy
(8) Star Right 1x
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide LeftSource: 'Knox County Reel', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3-Medium, Qual: 3.5 Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-05-06 23:45:31 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Sashay Circle Mixer
Setup: Sicilian Circle + Swing Neighbor, then face the person you asked to dance.
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (1)
(8) Sashay Circle Left
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Sashay Circle Right
B1 (16) Give and Take (Ladies take), Partner Swing
B2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 on Left Diagonal (2)Source: 'Sashay Circle Mixer', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Any Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Indecent Reentry: N/A, Progression: Ladies: Swap + Men CW +2 Dance: 2013-05-02 18:28:36 GMT, DB: 2013-05-02 10:16:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Inner and outer rings go forward & back.
(2) The ladies have moved to the other ring. The other lady in your group of four won't change, but each time through the dance the ladies will start in a different ring. The MEN are in the same ring as where they started, but they should now be in a group of four with two new ladies and a new man.
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Chicory Twist #3
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Tango style Promenade Across
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (16) Ladies Gypsy + Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5
(8) Half Hey Across (Men start left) (1)
B2 (16) Face Partner + Men Back Up + Swing Partner (2)
Source: 'Chicory Twist #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 Medium+, Qual: 4, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Music: Haste to the Wedding (112) Dance: 2013-04-25 15:06:52 GMT, DB: 2012-07-24 11:45:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) End the hey looking at your partner. Everyone should be facing up or down the set, looking squarely at your partner. Join both hands with your partner.
(2) The men back up four little steps, drawing their partner up or down the set to align with new neighbors across.
The original version of this dance called for a partner gypsy and swing. If the gypsy feels good, then do it. Otherwise just swing your partner.
Composed to mark the marriage of Kate Power and Andy Shewmon, 15.July.2012. After I wrote it, I found the dance to be fairly similar to "Chicory" by Cary Ravitz - thus the title. Then I wrote versions #2 and #3, each less and less like Cary's "Chicory". In #3 there's little resemblence left.
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Chicory Twist #3.1
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Tango style Promenade Across
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (16) Ladies Gypsy + Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5
(8) Half Hey Across (Start partner left) (1)
B2 (16) Face Partner + Ladies Push + Swing Partner (2)
Source: 'Chicory Twist #3.1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 Medium+, Qual: 4, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Music: Haste to the Wedding (112) Dance: 2013-04-25 15:06:38 GMT, DB: 2012-07-24 11:45:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Hey is P:L M:R N:L L:R. End the hey looking at your partner. Everyone should be facing up or down the set, looking squarely at your partner. Join both hands with your partner.
(2) The ladies walk forward four little steps, pushing their partner up or down along the lines to align with new neighbors across.
The original version of this dance called for a partner gypsy and swing. If the gypsy feels good, then do it. Otherwise just swing your partner.
Composed to mark the marriage of Kate Power and Andy Shewmon, 15.July.2012. After I wrote it, I found the dance to be fairly similar to "Chicory" by Cary Ravitz - thus the title. Then I wrote versions #2 and #3, each less and less like Cary's "Chicory". In #3 there's little resemblence left.
While calling C.T. #3, I noticed that one lady consistently got the hey wrong. This is her version. Which one is better?
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The Way of the Gypsy #2b
Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 1/4
A1 (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain (1)
(8) Star Left 3/4 + Men Cast To wave of Four (2)
A2 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Spin to the Right
(8) Star Promenade the Gyspy Way + Shadow Allemande Left 3/4
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Ladies Trade + New Neighbor Gypsy 3/4 (3)
(8) Ladies Slow Cast to placeSource: 'The Way of the Gypsy #2b', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium-Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: R.Diag, then indecent, Progression: Reverse Single Dance: 2013-02-03 15:22:15 GMT, DB: 2011-02-23 19:54:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Shadow is now across set. End men now send lady they received (their shadow) across the set, to wait with lady on the left.
(2) Star -> Join right hands with shadow to form a wavy line of four across. Ladies are holding left hands in center.
(3) Until ladies are standing back to back in center.
In place of Shadow Allemande Left 3/4, an earlier version had dancers push away from shadow with left hands, spin in place to face partner in the next wave. This would have been fun, and I want to try it that way some day, but I had to simplify the dance to fit the crowd.
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The Way of the Gypsy #1b
Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 1/4
A1 (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain (1)
(8) Star Left 3/4 + Men Cast To wave of Four (2)
A2 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Spin to the Right
(8) Star Promenade the Gyspy Way + Shadow Allemande Left 3/4
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Right 1xSource: 'The Way of the Gypsy #1b', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium-Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: R.Diag, then indecent, Progression: Reverse Single Dance: 2013-02-03 15:21:54 GMT, DB: 2011-02-23 19:54:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Shadow is now across set. End men now send lady they received (their shadow) across the set, to wait with lady on the left.
(2) Star -> Join right hands with shadow to form a wavy line of four across. Ladies are holding left hands in center.
In place of Shadow Allemande Left 3/4, an earlier version had dancers push away from shadow with left hands, spin in place to face partner in the next wave. This would have been fun, and I want to try it that way some day, but I had to simplify the dance to fit the crowd.
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The Lakewood Six Dave Variant
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
A2 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
B1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Tango Style Promenade Across
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide LeftSource: 'The Lakewood Six Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy-Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Moderate Author: Becky Hill, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-01-12 22:14:04 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
Formerly "Unknown 2009-06-15.006 Dave Variant"
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Spring Feverish #3
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left
(8) Star Left 1x
A2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Ladies Chain
B1 (8) Ladies Gypsy
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Spring Feverish #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2-Easy, Qual: 3- Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Dave Notman, derived from Tony Parkes' "Spring Fever" Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-01-12 20:22:45 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Spring Feverish
Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Star Left 3/4 (1)
A2 (8) Oval Promenade CCW + Courtesy Turn 1.25x (2)
(8) Ladies Chain
B1 (8) Ladies Gypsy
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (16) Give and Take (Men take), Partner Swing
Source: 'Spring Feverish', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Dave Notman, Derived from Tony Parkes' "Spring Fever" Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Reverse Becket, Progression: Reverse Single Dance: 2013-01-10 15:52:34 GMT, DB: 2013-01-10 10:20:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) I've written this as a star 3/4 in an effort to emphasize to dancers that they shouldn't turn the star too far!!
(2) Men walk across the set, take P. in courtesy turn pos. Ones face down, Twos face up. Advance to new neighbors & courtesy turn 1.25x around.
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Spring Feverish #2
Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Star Left 1x
A2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Ladies Gypsy 1.5
B1 (4) Face Neighbor + Four Claps (1)
(12) New Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Spring Feverish #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Moderate Author: Dave Notman, reorganized version Tony Parkes' "Spring Fever" Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Reverse Single Dance: 2013-01-10 00:09:33 GMT, DB: 2011-06-17 15:56:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Dancers clap their own hands twice, then double high five with neighbor.
In Tony's dance, the LLFB comes at the start, and the man then swings the lady to his left. That's natural enough in an improper dance, but much more difficult in an mid-progression becket dance. So, I added the four claps and whirl around as a way to get dancers to face a new neighbor. Plus it addes a bit of cocquettish fun!
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Balance and Cross DV #1
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Circle Balance + Men Trade
(8) Partner Swing
A2 (8) Lines of Four down the set
(8) Turn as Couples & Come Back
B1 (8) Circle Balance + Ladies Trade
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Tango Style Promenade Across
(8) Star Left 1xSource: 'Balance and Cross DV #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium to Fast Author: Rick Mohr, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-01-05 16:13:37 GMT, DB: 2012-12-27 14:28:00, Fmt: 2.16
Replaced Rick's final LLFB + 1/2 hey with Promenade + LLFB. Hmm - difficulties finding new neighbors after the final LLFB? Try it with Left Star next time.
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Lambertville Mixer
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Men Forward + Long Waves Balance (1)
(8) Ladies Forward + Long Waves Balance
A2 (16) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 + Neighbor Swing
B1 (16) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Partner Swing
B2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Pass Thr Across + Ladies Hand Cast Men into next set (2)Source: 'Lambertville Mixer', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium-Fast Author: Steve Zakon-Anderson, mixer conversion by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: N/A, Progression: M:+2 F:0 Dance: 2013-01-05 16:04:54 GMT, DB: 2012-09-27 15:52:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Dance will be more fun if men push away after balancing.
(2) Pass Through Across + join inside hands with neighbor. Lady is pivot while man walks an arc into the next set or around the end and back into his current set to take the other role.
MIXER CONTRA FOR EVEN LENGTH CONTRA LINES. DOES NOT WORK WITH ODD LENGTH LINES.
Steve's original "Trip to Lambertville" had the ladies form the first wave. In this dance the hand-cast to men's wave sequences flows very nicely, so I switched the order of the two wavy lines. Alt ending B2 = LLFB + Roll, LLFB + Men Rt Diag Trade.
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Lambertville Mixer #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Ladies Forward + Long Waves Balance (1)
(8) Men Forward + Long Waves Balance
A2 (16) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Pass Thr Across + Men Hand Cast Ladies into next set (2)Source: 'Lambertville Mixer #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium-Fast Author: Steve Zakon-Anderson, mixer conversion by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: N/A, Progression: M:+2 F:0 Dance: 2013-01-05 15:56:49 GMT, DB: 2013-01-05 10:44:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Dance will be more fun if ladies push away after balancing.
(2) Pass Through Across + join inside hands with neighbor. Man is pivot while lady walks an arc to her left into the next set or around the end and back into her current set.
MIXER CONTRA FOR EVEN LENGTH CONTRA LINES. DOES NOT WORK WITH ODD LENGTH LINES.
Like the original dance except for the ending. May be fighting dancer auto-pilots with this version. Alt ending B2 = LLFB + Roll, LLFB + Men Rt Diag Trade.
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Button Soup DV #2
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Star Right 1x
A2 (8) Neighbor R. Hand Balance + Start R & Left Across - 4 steps (1)
(8) End first R & L in 2 + Start Second R & L - 6 steps (2)
B1 (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain
(8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (3)
B2 (16) Partner Balance & Swing (4)
Source: 'Button Soup DV #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Bill Pope, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-01-04 01:37:54 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Note unusual timing in A2! Dancers must do the R&L in 6 rather than 8 counts!
(2) Better just to pass through without taking hands for this one.
(3) At the end of the allemande, ladies push and spin CW to face their partner.
(4) For a much smoother dance, substitute a gypsy and swing here.
Difference from Bill's dance: Added the balance before the two RL. Changed ladies chain in B1 to ladies allemande R.
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The Windsor Connection
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) New Neighbor Do-si-Do
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Right 1x
B1 (16) Men Cross + Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5Source: 'The Windsor Connection', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Any Author: Dave Notman, Inspired by Christine Hale's "Trip to New Windsor" Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-01-03 14:29:12 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 12:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
Turns out to be a simpler variation of Carol Ormand's "G is for Gretchen".
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Star Vortex
Setup: Improper circles of four at random
A1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Star Right 1x
B2 (16) Wrap her up and Promenade (1)
Source: 'Star Vortex', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1 - Easy, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Any Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: None, Progression: None - chaos dance Dance: 2013-01-03 14:29:04 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 12:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Keeping right hands joined with partner, men walk through the center of the set behind their partner's back --> Varsouvienne Promenade position. Promenade at random to new neighbors.
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Shake off your Chains
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Ladies go Forward & Back
A2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(4) Circle Left 1/2
(4) Ladies Trade Places
B2 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
Source: 'Shake off your Chains', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium Easy, Qual: 2 - OK, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-01-03 14:29:02 GMT, DB: 2011-02-07 10:31:00, Fmt: 2.16
An easy first dance for beginners. Slow pace, and few moves needed. The title is a reference to recent events - the Arab Spring. The circle 1/2 + ladies trade is functionally equivalent to a gent's chain.
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New World Modified
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Neighbor Two-hand Turn 1.5
A2 (8) Neighbor Gypsy
(8) Star Right 1x
B1 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Ladies Chain
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ones SwingSource: 'New World Modified', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 2 - OK, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Bob Dalsemer, Variant by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-01-03 14:28:50 GMT, DB: 2011-05-07 11:59:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Maggies Ginger Jig Dave Variant
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do
(8) Twos Do-si-Do
A2 (16) Ones Balance & Swing
B1 (8) Lines of Four down the set
(8) Turn as Couples & Come Back
B2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Balance; Pass ThroughSource: 'Maggies Ginger Jig Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1.5 - Beginner-Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Tim Calwell/Myra Hirschberg, variation by D. Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2013-01-03 14:28:48 GMT, DB: 2011-06-18 11:15:00, Fmt: 2.16
Changed All partner do-si-do to just the twos do-si-do.
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Pinstripes
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Right 1x
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Star Right 1x
B1 (8) Partner Do-si-Do
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back
B2 (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do
(8) Pass Through Up or Down + Partner 2-Hand Turn 1xSource: 'Pinstripes', Calling_Method: Mixed Diff: 1 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Moderate Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-12-28 23:16:12 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
This dance will need some space - spread the couples out down the hall.
An even easier version of Dave Sebolt's "Pinwheels".
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Becket and Cross
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Balance + Ladies Trade
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Tango Style Promenade Across
(8) Circle Left 1x
B1 (8) Circle Balance + Men Trade
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left
(8) Men Do-si-DoSource: 'Becket and Cross', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium or Fast Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-12-27 21:02:35 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
Inspired by Rick Mohr's "Balance & Cross". Similar in concept but quite different.
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Petronella Pirouette
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Balance & Petronella Turn
(8) Balance & Petronella Turn
A2 (8) Circle Balance + Men Spin Right
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (16) Give and Take (Men take), Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Star Left 1xSource: 'Petronella Pirouette', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-12-25 21:47:47 GMT, DB: 2011-03-07 17:47:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Martha's Start on 60 More v2
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5; Ladies Orbit 1/2 CW (1)
A2 (8) Half Hey Across (Start partner right)
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (16) Give and Take (Ladies take), Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Men Trade + Slide Left (2)Source: 'Marthas Start on 60 More #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: Medium-Hard, Qual: 3.5 Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow-Medium Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-12-15 23:38:35 GMT, DB: 2011-08-12 20:18:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) It will help greatly if ladies tug their partner into the allemande here.
(2) Men trade by walking CW around partner 3/4 to stand by her side in Becket formation. Then lines slide left.
For Martha Shaw's 60-th birthday, 8.Dec.2012.
Margaret Goodman suggested that the ladies could Allemande Right 1x while the men are walking around them in B2 - making the move more like the allemande/orbit figure familiar to contra dancers. However unlike all other allemande/orbits, in this one, the men and the women would be going the same direction - clockwise!
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Spring Fever Dave Variant
Setup: ipp - Start proper + just ones trade.
A1 (8) Ones and Twos Neighbor Do-si-Do
(8) Ones and Twos Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) 1s & 3s Weave Ring Three Places (1)
(8) Ones and Threes Neighbor Swing (2)
B1 (8) All 6 Circle Left 1/2
(8) Invert the Lines (3)
B2 (16) All Partner Balance & Swing
Source: 'Spring Fever Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Easy-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Tony Parkes?, Variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: ipp Reentry: N/A, Progression: 123 -> 231 Dance: 2012-11-24 20:17:15 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 12:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Face partner across and start the weave passing partner by the right. To keep the twos out of the picture, tell the twos that they may do what they will while the ones and threes weave the ring and swing.
(2) The twos may swing as well. It doesn't matter how the twos end their swing.
(3) All face up, then ones cast to bottom, others follow.
Replaced the 1 & 3 DSD with three changes of weave-the-ring. Maro Avakian wrote a tune by this name, but denied writing the dance.
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Left, Left and Left Again
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) New Neighbor Left Gypsy 3/4
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
A2 (16) Full Hey (start passing partner right)
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Men Al. Left 1/2 + Neighbor Left Gypsy 3/4 (1)Source: 'Left Left and Left Again', Calling_Method: Mixed Diff: 4, Qual: 4, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Variant of Melanie Axel-Lute's Marco's Reel Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-11-24 19:12:21 GMT, DB: 2011-05-22 08:17:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The final gypsy is with same neighbor.
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Monday Night in Ballard Modified
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5
B1 (16) Partner Balance & Swing
B2 (8) Mad Robin (Men start)
(8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through up or downSource: 'Monday Night in Ballard Modified', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Easy-Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Mike Richardson, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-10-09 12:52:17 GMT, DB: 2011-03-08 09:24:00, Fmt: 2.16
I replaced the men's DSD in B2 with a mad robin.
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The Harmony Supper Line Modified
Setup: Improper
A1 (4) Neighbor Balance
(4) Swat the Flea
(8) Ladies Chain Across
A2 (8) Ladies Allemande Right
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Full Star RightSource: 'The Harmony Supper Line Modified', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Jim Saxe Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-10-02 17:29:30 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
The original dance had Neighbor Left Allemande 1.5 instead of the Balance and Swat the flea at the start.
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Multicomponent Diffusion DV #2
Setup: Circles of Four at Random
A1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Right 1x
A2 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (1)
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
B1 (16) Partner Balance & Swing
B2 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2
(12) Varsouvienne Promenade to Another CoupleSource: 'Multicomponent Diffusion DV #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Fast Author: Barry Dupen, Variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: N/A, Progression: Random Dance: 2012-09-25 15:57:36 GMT, DB: 2012-06-29 07:49:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Great opportunity for teaching giving weight here. Men can tug their partners from the circle into the allemande.
Several differences with original now.
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Little Black Dress DV #1
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Waves of Four Balance + Neighbor Box-the-Gnat (1)
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5
B1 (8) Partner Do-si-Do
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Waves of Four Balance + Walk ForwardSource: 'Little Black Dress DV #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1 - Easy, Qual: 3, No Bal: No, Tempo: Any Author: Melanie Axel-Lute, minor variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-09-25 13:54:25 GMT, DB: 2013-12-27 08:33:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Ladies holding left in center, neighbor in right. During the box-the-gnat, men will have to shift their neighbor's hand from their right to their left to tug her into the swing.
I added the box-the-gnat in A1.
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The Washing Machine
Setup: Random Groups of Four, lady to man's right.
A1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Right 1x
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Star Right 1x
B1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (16) Promenade at Random
Source: 'The Washing Machine', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1, Qual: 2.5, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Any Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Random, Progression: Random Dance: ***2013-01-03 14:29:10 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Eternal Allemandes
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do
(8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5
A2 (8) Next Neighbor Allemande Left 2x
(8) Neighbor #1 Swing (1)
B1 (16) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Men Cross + Neighbor Allemande Left 1.25Source: 'Eternal Allemandes', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium - Fast Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-09-23 16:17:20 GMT, DB: 2012-09-27 09:44:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) End this swing with men L-to-L in the center.
There are a number of quick reversals of direction in this dance. If dancers get too dizzy, they can omit the twirls in the Do-si-Do.
Related to "Eternally Bored(?)" and Dan Pearl's "The Eternal Bond". Another possibility is B2b = Men Allemande L 1/2 + Same Neighbor 1/2 gypsy. Although it works, the two M Al L 1/2 would be confusing.
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Later
Setup: Improper + Men face out, ladies face in - form long wavy lines down the set.
A1 (8) Long Waves (Men face out) Balance & Spin Right
(8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (1)
A2 (16) Men Trade + Partner Swing
B1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right)Source: 'Later', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-09-23 15:32:23 GMT, DB: 2012-08-21 09:13:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) With the same neighbor.
Formerly "Cape Fear Spin Gypsy #4".
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Awesome Single Progression Dance #1
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Lines of Four down the set (1)
(8) Turn Alone & Come Back
A2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Star Left 1x
B1 (8) Future Neighbor Gypsy (2)
(8) First Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ones SwingSource: 'Awesome Single Progression Dance #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 3+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow-Medium Author: Donna Calhoun/Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Double Dance: 2012-09-20 14:35:04 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 12:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Ones are between the twos.
(2) Dancers can either gypsy 3/4 to put the men left-to-left in the center, and then walk back to first neighbor, or, for more fun, they can do a full gypsy plus a clockwise spin as they return to their first neighbor.
The original ("Awesome Double Progression Dance") had new neighbor balance & swing instead of gypsy and then swing first neighbor.
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The Choreographers Advice
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do
(8) Circle Left 3/4
A2 (8) Partner Gypsy
(8) Circle Left 3/4
B1 (12) Ones Orbit Twos (or Twos Orbit Ones)
(4) Pass Through Up or Down (1)
B2 (8) Partner Gypsy
(8) Half Poussette (men push) + Partner 2-Hand Turn 1/2 (2)Source: 'The Choreographers Advice', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3, Qual: 3, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Music: Track #1 (108) - KGB Perf Len CD Dance: 2012-09-16 16:57:11 GMT, DB: 2012-09-16 12:04:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Be sure to flirt with your neighbor here - make it a half gypsy. The active lady (who might be a #2), has to spin clockwise over her right shoulder to face her partner after the gypsy-pass-through.
(2) The half poussette is with the same neighbors. The half 2-hand turn is QUICK - almost like a roll-away.
Be sure to emphasize the 1/2 gypsy in B1.
Very flowing and elegant, but not much interaction with neighbors.
NotesOther: The first draft of this dance was written for Kate Power to call a wedding gig. It was designed as an easy dance that flows well at a moderate tempo and requires only minimal knowledge of contra-jargon or swing-mechanics for its enjoyment. This dance is ideal for short lines.
For longer lines, have the ones and twos alternate in taking the active role.
The choreographer's advice is as follows: "The Bride and Groom will notice that they will, at some point, REACH THE END OF THE LINE, after which they will be reduced to acting as posts while the young-uns dance rings around them. So the choreographer's advice is to ENJOY EACH OTHER WHILE YOU CAN."
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The Lighted Sconce Dave Variant
Setup: Improper
A1 (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (1)
(4) Next Lady Allemande Left 1x
(8) Partner Swing
A2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Twos arch + Ones duck under the arch + Ones separate (2)
B1 (8) Lines of Four Up the Set
(8) Turn Alone & Come Back (3)
B2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Ladies ChainSource: 'The Lighted Sconce Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow-Medium Author: Glen Morningstar, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-07-27 15:47:13 GMT, DB: 2012-07-27 11:38:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) To a long wave of ladies in the center.
(2) ... to a line of four facing up. Line order is (caller left to right) M1-F2-M2-F1.
(3) After the lines fold, the ones are below the twos. This is where the dance progresses.
The original had ladies allemande right 1.5 at the beginning. This was awkward going into the partner swing. The tweeked version is much smoother.
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G is for Gretchen DV
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1x
(8) Crossed Arm Swing (1)
A2 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5
(8) Half Hey Across (Men start left)
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5Source: 'G is for Gretchen DV', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Carol Ormand, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-07-05 20:46:53 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 12:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Tell dancers to keep wrists straight, elbows at 90 degrees, and elbows close to body. This relieves stress on wrists, which can be considerable.
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CJs Delight Variant #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Do-si-Do 1.5
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across + Shift Right (1)
(8) With New Neighbors Balance & Reverse Petronella TurnSource: 'CJs Delight Variant #2', Calling_Method: Mixed Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Amy Kahn, Variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-05-24 20:19:41 GMT, DB: 2012-04-28 12:02:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) After dancers promenade across, they chainsaw promenade 2 steps CCW and then turn to face their new neighbors.
Replaced the Promenade 3/4 + California Twirl at the end.
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Zombie Walk #3
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
A2 (8) Pass Through Across + California Twirl
(8) Mad Robin (Men start)
B1 (16) Men Cross + Partner Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies (1)Source: 'Zombie Walk #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3.5 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Medium Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-05-20 20:54:52 GMT, DB: 2011-10-18 18:05:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Man rolls current neighbor from his left to his right.
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CJs Delight Variant #4
Setup: Improper BUT SEE CALLING NOTES!!!
A1 (8) Same Neighbors Circle Balance + California Twirl
(8) New Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Do-si-Do 1.5
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Same Neighbors Balance & Petronella Turn (1)Source: 'CJs Delight Variant #4', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium+, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Amy Kahn, Variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: SEE CALLING NOTES!!! Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-04-28 17:37:19 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 12:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Tell dancers that they have reached the end of the dance, but they haven't progressed. Not to worry - this dance has an unusual beginning which will fix that. After the second walk through leave a couple out at the top for immediate reentry after the California Twirl that starts the dance.
Start teaching the dance in regular old improper formation by instructing dancers to balance and swing their neighbors. Let them know that the balance and swing is just a placeholder, because the dance begins in an unsual way.
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CJs Delight Variant #3
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Do-si-Do 1.5
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Star Promenade 1x (1)
(4) Butterfly Whirl
(4) Ladies Trade PlacesSource: 'CJs Delight Variant #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium+, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Amy Kahn, Variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-04-28 16:18:10 GMT, DB: 2012-04-28 12:10:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) A full star promenade, back to where you swung. This will take 8 beats of music. The following Butterfly Whirl takes place in beats 1-4 of the final 8 count phrase.
Replaced the Promenade 3/4 + California Twirl at the end.
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Als Quadruplet #2 Dave Variant
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Ones & Threes Gypsy Partner (1)
(8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (2)
A2 (16) Grand Right & Wrong (3)
B1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
B2 (8) New End Couples Cross & Move to other End
(8) Everyone Swing your Partner (4)Source: 'Als Quadruplet #2 Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Al Olson, Variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: ipip Reentry: Improper, Progression: 1234 -> 3142 Dance: 2012-04-28 12:34:32 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Middle couples face the nearest end couple.
(2) For the purposes of the next few moves, the person you just Do-si-Did is your neighbor.
(3) Start facing your neighbor. 8 changes of RL, until you meet your neighbor again.
(4) Order of the line should now be 3-1-4-2.
Changed so swing falls at end of a phrase. Made A1 less like Al's Quadruplet #1.
I had great difficulty wording this dance because it falls in the grey area between English Country and Contra.
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Untitled 2011-03-11.001
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Ones Gypsy
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl
B2 (8) Couples go Forward & Back
(8) Twos GypsySource: 'Untitled 2011-03-11.001', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-04-28 00:38:13 GMT, DB: 2011-06-17 17:48:00, Fmt: 2.16
A good dance for a late hour, when people are feeling tired.
I found this in the preparation notes for my half evening of calling at All Soles, March 2011. I didn't finish composing the dance until April 2012. The original dance STARTED with the couples going forward & back, but that seemed hard to teach, so I moved that to the end.
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Cast the Star #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Hands Across Star Left 1x
(8) Partner Gypsy (1)
B1 (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left)
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2
(4) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1/2
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (2)Source: 'Cast the Star #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-04-26 22:13:13 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:24:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Ladies must turn 180 degrees CW to face partner, who is behind them in the star.
(2) Best to tell dancers that there are two of these LLFB + Roll moves in a row.
I was soooo tempted to call this dance "Secret Service Swing". I wrote it amid the uproar about Secret Service agents cavorting with prostitutes in Columbia. The subtitle would have been, "They had a swinging good time, and they got rolled!"
Alternate ending - Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2, then end and begin the dance with long waves balancing spinning to the right.
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Promenade Around the World
Setup: Circle Mixer
A1 (8) Men step in, face partner, gypsy right 1x (1)
(8) Neighbor #1 Allemande Left 1x
A2 (8) Partner Left Gypsy
(8) Neighbor #2 Allemande Right 1x
B1 (8) Arch with right; ladies duck; Varsouvienne Prom CCW (2)
(8) Ladies turn back + Partner Swing
B2 (8) Tango Promenade the Circle CCW
(8) Ladies turn back + New Partner SwingSource: 'Promenade Around the World', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2.5, Qual: 3.5, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Facing Center Reentry: N/A, Progression: Single, Ladies CW Dance: 2012-04-26 20:58:57 GMT, DB: 2012-04-26 16:17:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Introduce neighbors - #1 diagonally left and #2 diagonally right.
(2) Be sure to emphasize that the lady takes just ONE STEP under the arch, to get the man's arm over her head, and then she draws him in close in Varsouvienne promenade position.
The name comes from the two styles of promenade - Varsouvienne (Warsaw), and Tango (Argentina). This dance doesn't have any balances in it, so the caller may have to keep calling a move or two to keep dancers synchronized. Some dancers may tend to rush A1-A2. Tell them to slow down and enjoy the gypsies. Inspired by "Lancashire Reel".
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Breathless Contra DV #2
Setup: Proper
A1 (4) Ones Cast down the outside; Twos move up
(6) Ones Separate. With Couple to Right, Star Right 1x (1)
(6) Ones Swap Stars + Star Left (2)
A2 (16) Ones Lead Contra Corners
B1 (12) Mirror Heys at the sides (ones & threes start) (3)
(4) Ones down the outside to the end + Threes move up. (4)
B2 (16) Everyone Partner Balance & Swing
Source: 'Breathless Contra DV #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5, Qual: 3, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow-Medium Author: Dave Notman, Derived from Steve Schnur's "Breathless Contra" Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Proper Reentry: N/A, Progression: Ones Path = 1-3-2-1 Dance: 2012-04-23 21:05:30 GMT, DB: 2012-04-22 16:09:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Each of the stars will have three people.
(2) Ones pass each other by the left as they move to the other star.
(3) Ones end the contra corners improper, and facing out. Ones turn their heads to look at the threes (#1 man right, #1 lady left). The Ones and Threes then start the heys.
(4) This is essentially an extra pass of the hey for the Ones & Threes.
A difficult dance to call, because of the 4-6-6 timing in A1.
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Breathless Contra DV #1
Setup: Proper
A1 (4) Ones Cast down the outside; Twos move up
(6) Ones Separate. With Couple to Right, Star Right 1x
(6) Ones Swap Stars + Star Left
A2 (4) Ones Gypsy 1/2
(4) Ones down the outside to the end + Threes move up.
(8) Lines of Three go Forward & Back
B1 (16) Threes Lead Contra Corners
B2 (16) Everyone Partner Balance & Swing
Source: 'Breathless Contra DV #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5, Qual: 3, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow-Medium Author: Dave Notman, Derived from Steve Schnur's "Breathless Contra" Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Proper Reentry: N/A, Progression: Ones Path = 1-3-2-1 Dance: 2012-04-23 20:21:50 GMT, DB: 2012-04-22 20:06:00, Fmt: 2.16
A difficult dance to call, because of the 4-6-6 timing in A1.
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Cast the Star
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Partner Gypsy (1)
B1 (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left)
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Long Lines Forward & BackSource: 'Cast the Star', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-03-12 23:52:33 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:24:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Ladies must turn 180 degrees CW to face partner, who is behind them in the star.
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The Common Tern DV #4
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ones Swing
A2 (8) Neighbor Handy Allemande 1.5
(8) Twos Half Figure Eight Below
B1 (16) Twos Cross & Swing Neighbor
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Right & Left AcrossSource: 'The Common Tern DV #4', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 Easy-Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Larry Jennings, Minor variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-02-14 14:31:57 GMT, DB: 2012-02-14 07:16:00, Fmt: 2.16
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The Common Tern DV #3
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ones Swing
A2 (8) Neighbor Handy Allemande 1.5
(8) Twos Swing
B1 (16) Twos Cross & Swing Neighbor
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Right & Left AcrossSource: 'The Common Tern DV #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 Easy-Medium, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Larry Jennings, Minor variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-02-14 14:24:19 GMT, DB: 2012-02-14 07:16:00, Fmt: 2.16
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The Common Tern DV #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy
(8) Ones Swing
A2 (8) Ones Walk Between Twos; Separate; Come Back Outside
(8) Twos Walk Between Ones; Separate; Come Back Outside
B1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Right & Left AcrossSource: 'The Common Tern DV #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1.5 Easy, Qual: 2 - OK, No Bal: No, Tempo: Any Author: Larry Jennings, Variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-02-14 14:23:53 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Insomnia Slide #3
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) New Men Do-si-Do
(8) Neighbor Balance Box-the-Gnat
A2 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Spin to the Right
(8) Waves of Four Balance; Spin to the Left
B1 (16) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Partner Swing (1)
B2 (6) Circle Left 3/4
(4) Half Mad Robin Across (Men in Middle) (2)
(6) Neighbor Swing (3)Source: 'Insomnia Slide #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 3.5 Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-02-11 23:38:40 GMT, DB: 2012-09-27 09:44:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Almost a full 16 counts for this swing.
(2) Men step forward and ladies step back before starting across to avoid collisions in the center.
(3) This will be a very short swing.
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Insomnia Slide #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Ladies Gypsy
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left)
(8) Circle Left 3/4
B2 (4) Half Mad Robin Across (Men start)
(12) Partner SwingSource: 'Insomnia Slide #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 Medium+, Qual: 2 - OK, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-02-11 22:35:48 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Mad Gypsies Dave Variant #3
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x
(8) Mad Robin (Men start)
A2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl
B1 (8) Ladies Forward + Long Waves Balance
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Star Right 3/4 (1)
(8) Neighbor Right Shoulder Gypsy 1.5Source: 'Mad Gypsies Dave Variant #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4.5 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-01-29 15:34:27 GMT, DB: 2011-08-05 16:29:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) After the star, you should be back where you started the dance - on the same side of the set as your neighbor.
Another riff on Becky Hill's "Mad Gypsy".
Alt ending: Full Star Left + Ladies Gypsy 1.5
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Mad Gypsies Dave Variant #5
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy
(8) Mad Robin (Ladies start)
A2 (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl
B1 (8) Men Do-si-Do
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5Source: 'Mad Gypsies Dave Variant #5', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Becky Hill, variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-01-29 15:33:40 GMT, DB: 2011-01-31 13:25:00, Fmt: 2.16
Almost identical to Becky Hill's Mad Gypsy". I wrote this down at a dance several years ago, but didn't get all of it, so I wrote my own ending, which turned out to be different than Becky's.
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Mad Gypsies Dave Variant #4
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy
(8) Mad Robin (ladies start in center)
A2 (8) Ladies Allemande Left Once and a Half
(8) Star Promenade Half Way Round
B1 (8) Men Allemande Left once around
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Half Hey Across
(8) Ladies GypsySource: 'Mad Gypsies Dave Variant #4', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Good, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Becky Hill/Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-01-29 15:33:25 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Contrary Contra
Setup: Improper
A1 (4) Circle Balance
(4) Spin Left
(8) Star Right 1x
A2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x
B2 (8) Right & Left Across
(8) Long Lines Forward & BackSource: 'Contrary Contra', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-01-12 23:39:45 GMT, DB: 2012-01-01 19:55:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Man's Gotta Spin
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.25 (1)
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back
B1 (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 (2)
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Balance + Men TradeSource: 'Mans Gotta Spin', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-01-12 22:58:49 GMT, DB: 2011-03-05 10:18:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The gypsy leaves the ladies back to back in center, where they turn around and chain.
(2) The men must spin clockwise 1/2 after the allemande, into the arms of their partner. In trials, the men wanted to allemande with the left instead of the right. An allemande right is almost never done from this position.
Although designed as an opener for a mixed crowd, this isn't a good choice for that purpose. I think it's a nice smooth dance though.
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Here's to the Earthlings
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1x
(8) Partner Swing
A2 (16) Full Hey (Men start passing left)
B1 (16) Give and Take (Ladies take), Neighbor Swing
B2 (4) Long Lines Forward
(4) Ladies Roll Men
(8) Circle Left 3/4 + Slide Left (1)Source: 'Heres to the Earthlings', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-01-10 15:16:57 GMT, DB: 2011-09-20 10:14:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Here's the fun part. During the circle left and the slide left, the man backs up, gazing into his partner's eyes. After the slide left, the ladies tug their partners into the allemande left that starts the dance.
Inspired by Christine Hale's "Here's to the Ladies". Unfortunately my first choice for a title, "Here's to the Men" was already taken by Christine Hale!
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Turn into the Waves
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Star Left 1.25
(8) Partner Allemande Right 1x (1)
A2 (8) Long Waves (Ladies face out) Balance & Spin Right
(8) Half Hey Across (Men start right)
B1 (16) Partner Balance & Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.5Source: 'Turn into the Waves', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-01-01 17:56:18 GMT, DB: 2011-07-07 12:50:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Ladies turn 180 CW to face partner.
For an easier dance, replace the final gypsy with Circle Balance + Pass Through up/down.
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Release the Zombie
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1.5
(8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5
A2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5; Ladies Orbit 1/2 CW
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (16) Give and Take (Ladies take), Neighbor Swing (1)
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Star Right 1xSource: 'Release the Zombie', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3.5, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-01-01 17:30:38 GMT, DB: 2011-08-12 20:18:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Take four little steps forward until you stand nose to nose with your neighbor .. Ladies - using only the power of your eyes .. draw your neighbor to your side of the set and swing him.
The original title was "Remember to Release the Zombie for the Next Dancer", but I thought that would be to lengthy.
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Muckenwelle Zwo #3
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Balance Box-the-Gnat
(8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1x
A2 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Spin to the Right
(8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2 + Men Pass Right
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Star Left 3/4 (1)
(8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5Source: 'Muckenwelle Zwo #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-01-01 17:21:00 GMT, DB: 2012-01-01 10:08:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Wrist grip star recommended.
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Former Flame Flirtation
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right)
A2 (8) Long Waves Balance + CW Turn in Place (1)
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Circle Balance; Pass ThroughSource: 'Former Flame Flirtation', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3-Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2012-01-01 14:49:46 GMT, DB: 2011-03-07 16:13:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Neighbor to left, ladies facing in, men facing out. During the turn in place, dancers maintain eye contact with their FORMER neighbors until the last possible moment.
Very similar to Streetsboro Daisies by Cary Ravitz.
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Walk the Carpet
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
A2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Partner Left Gypsy (1)
B1 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Neighbor Left Gypsy (2)
B2 (8) Same Neighbors Star Right 1x (3)
(8) New Neighbors Circle Left 1x (4)Source: 'Walk the Carpet', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, inspired by Robert Cromadie's "Carpet Vectors" Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-10-20 19:51:36 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Take very small steps to stretch that gypsy into a full eight counts. For extra slinkiness, continue holding left hands during the gypsy, with arms fully extended.
(2) Again gypsy with hands. Again small steps.
(3) The men will have to spin 180 clockwise to connect the left gypsy to the right hand star.
(4) The ladies will have to put in a clockwise spin to connect the right hand star to the circle left.
Probably confusing with its unusual twists and turns. But I think it flows nicely.
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Balance the Ghost #3
Setup: Improper + Circle left 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines F & B, Sliding left
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies
A2 (8) Men Allemande Right 1x
(4) Waves of Four Balance R & L (1)
(4) Men Allemande Right 1/2 (2)
B1 (8) Former Neighbor Left Gypsy
(8) Current Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 1/4 + Zig Zag Past One couple
(8) EVERYONE TURN AROUND + Partner SwingSource: 'Balance the Ghost #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: ***2014-01-10 14:31:56 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:26:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) When the ladies balance to the right, they balance with a ghost. The wave contains (caller's L to R) F1(up) M1(Down) M2(up) F2(down)
(2) There is extra time here, which men can fill with a spin CW after the 1/2 allemande.
Ladies may enjoy turning single to the right after the waves balance.
Lots of places for push-offs & spins in this dance!
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Tara's Glee #2 Part 2
Setup: Improper + MAKE NOTE OF WHETHER YOU ARE A ONE OR A TWO. + Later in the dance, you will be back to this spot. + Now Circle Left 1/4 for a Becket dance
A1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Ladies Chain Across
(8) Star Left 1.25
B1 (8) Same Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x
(4) Neighbor Pass Left
(4) New Neighbor Swat-the-Flea (1)
B2 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Ladies Spin to the Right (2)
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Taras Glee #2 Part 2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-26 04:28:06 GMT, DB: 2011-08-20 15:30:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Note that there is no balance prior to the Swat-the-Flea!
(2) Wave order is (caller Left to Right) M1(up)-F2(dn)-F1(up)-M2(dn). Ladies have right hands joined in middle, and new neighbor in left.
There may be synchronization problems around Star Left 1.25 + Neighbor Gypsy. There's enough time, but the transitions don't occur exactly on 8 count phrases, which may tend to throw the dancers off.
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Tara's Glee #2 Part 1
Setup: Improper + MAKE NOTE OF WHETHER YOU ARE A ONE OR A TWO. + Later in the dance, you will be back to where you are now. + Now Circle Left 1/4 for a Becket dance
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Circle Balance + Men Roll (1)
A2 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Spin to the Right (2)
(2) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2
(6) Half Hey Across (Men start right) (3)
B1 (16) Pass Through by Left + Next Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Taras Glee #2 Part 1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4.5 Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-26 03:08:51 GMT, DB: 2012-03-11 11:37:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) For the roll, the ladies stay put while the men spin clockwise to trade places, passing back to back in the center.
(2) Men have left hands in center and right hands with neighbor. Wave order (caller left to right) is F1(dn)-M2(up)-M1(dn)-F2(up).
(3) After the half hey, the ones should be above the twos.
Designed to work dancers up to "Tara's Glee #2" by splitting that dance into two training dances.
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She's Walking the Walk
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Star Left 3/4 + Ladies spin CW back
(8) Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl
A2 (8) Half Hey (Ladies start left)
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (16) Ladies Cross & Swing Neighbor
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) New Neighbor Do-si-DoSource: 'Shes Walking the Walk', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium+, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-25 18:43:15 GMT, DB: 2011-08-25 14:45:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Le Droit de Madame #8
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Men Allemande Right 1/2 + Partner Swing
A2 (8) Balance & Petronella Turn
(8) Men Trade + Ladies Trade
B1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men
(8) Next Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies
(8) Star Right 1xSource: 'Le Droit de Madame #8', Calling_Method: Mixed Diff: 3.5 Medium+, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-25 18:08:23 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:26:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Gypsy a Gypsy
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) New Neighbor Left Gypsy
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back
A2 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5
(8) Partner Swing (1)
B1 (8) Ladies go Forward & Back
(8) Pass Through Across + California Twirl
B2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x (2)Source: 'Gypsy a Gypsy', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium, Qual: 3.5 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-25 15:39:25 GMT, DB: 2011-10-18 18:05:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) For extra pleasure, the ladies may spin clockwise into their partner's arms for the swing.
(2) This gypsy is with the same neighbors.
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Butterfly Migration Rev 3
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x (1)
(8) Butterfly Whirl 1.5 shifting one place. (2)
A2 (8) Circle Left 3/4 (3)
(8) Circle Balance + California Twirl
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Circle Balance + Men Trade
(8) Star Right 1xSource: 'Butterfly Migration v3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 2 - OK, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-25 13:20:44 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Men end the left gypsy facing out.
(2) The shift is in the MAN'S direction of progression.
(3) Dancers should now be back to back with their partner.
If the butterfly whirl leaves you out at the ends, the LADY should cross the set.
Awkward transition between Butterfly Whirl and Circle Left.
Very similar to Butterfly Migration v2 except the Turn Single has been replaced with a circle balance. It's not as pretty, but it's easier for those who don't know the Turn Single.
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Butterfly Migration Rev 2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x (1)
(8) Butterfly Whirl 1.5 shifting one place. (2)
A2 (8) Circle Left 3/4 (3)
(8) Circle Balance + California Twirl
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (4) All Turn Single to the Right
(4) Men Trade Places
(8) Star Right 1xSource: 'Butterfly Migration v2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 2 - OK, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-25 13:18:14 GMT, DB: 2011-02-06 16:31:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Men end the left gypsy facing out.
(2) The shift is in the MAN'S direction of progression.
(3) Dancers should now be back to back with their partner.
If the butterfly whirl leaves you out at the ends, the LADY should cross the set.
Awkward transition between Butterfly Whirl to Circle Left.
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Tara's Glee #2 (Death to the Flea)
Setup: Improper + MAKE NOTE OF WHETHER YOU ARE A ONE OR A TWO. + Later in the dance, you will be back to where you are now. + Now Circle Left 1/4 for a Becket dance
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Circle Balance + Men Roll (1)
A2 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Spin to the Right (2)
(2) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2
(6) Half Hey Across (Men start right) (3)
B1 (8) Same Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x
(4) Neighbor Pass Left
(4) New Neighbor Swat-the-Flea (4)
B2 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Ladies Spin to the Right (5)
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Taras Glee #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-23 22:08:01 GMT, DB: 2011-08-20 15:30:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) For the roll, the ladies stay put while the men spin clockwise to trade places, passing back to back in the center.
(2) Men have left hands in center and right hands with neighbor. Wave order (caller left to right) is F1(dn)-M2(up)-M1(dn)-F2(up).
(3) After the half hey, the ones should be above the twos.
(4) Note that there is no balance prior to the Swat-the-Flea!
(5) Wave order is (caller Left to Right) M1(up)-F2(dn)-F1(up)-M2(dn). Ladies have right hands joined in middle, and new neighbor in left.
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Fit to be Tied
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Ones Gypsy
(8) Circle Left 3/4
A2 (8) Varsouvienne Promenade Across
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Star Left 1x
(4) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2
(4) Next Neighbor Allemande Right 1x
B2 (16) Current Neighbor Balance & Swing
Source: 'Fit to be Tied', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium+, Qual: 3 - Nice Dance, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-20 18:30:40 GMT, DB: 2011-08-20 10:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
Circle Left to Promenade is unusual. Promenade to swing is very nice with the extra spin & tug!
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Wedding Wrap-Up #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(6) Neighbor Gypsy
(2) Wrap up Neighbor
A2 (6) Wheel 1/4 + Chainsaw Promenade
(6) Wheel around + Chainsaw Promenade
(4) Whirl 3/4
B1 (8) Star Right 1x (1)
(8) Ones Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Neighbor Two-hand Turn 1.5Source: 'Wedding Wrap-Up #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 3 - Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Written for Ian Fairclough's wedding. Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2014-01-10 14:27:14 GMT, DB: 2011-05-07 11:59:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The lady starts the star, and the man follows his neighbor into the star. After the star, everyone should be back where they started the dance.
CALLERS NOTE THE ODD TIMINGS: gypsy(6), promenade(6), whirl(4).
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Wedding Wrap-Up #4
Setup: Improper
A1 (4) Wrap up Neighbor
(4) Wheel 1/4 + Chainsaw Promenade
(8) Wheel around + Promenade Back
A2 (8) Star Right 1x (1)
(8) Ones Swing
B1 (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Neighbor GypsySource: 'Wedding Wrap-Up #4', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2014-01-10 14:29:23 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 12:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The lady starts the star, and the man follows his neighbor into the star. After the star, everyone should be back where they started the dance.
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Caller Magic #10
Setup: Becket + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Balance & Petronella Turn
(8) Neighbor Do-si-Do
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Men Allemande L 1.75 while ladies orbit 1/2 (1)
B1 (16) Partner Balance & Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide LeftSource: 'Caller Magic #10', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: ***2013-12-31 18:35:26 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Ladies cast CW out of the star and then orbit CW to the other side.
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Wanderlust
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Circle Left 1x
A2 (4) Circle Balance
(4) Ladies Trade + Men Cast (1)
(8) Star Right 3/4 + Pass Through Across
B1 (16) Partner Balance & Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Half Hey Across (Men start left)Source: 'Wanderlust', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4.5 Hard, Qual: 4 - Great-Fun, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2013-08-20 16:49:59 GMT, DB: 2011-08-12 10:03:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) #1 man casts down, #2 man casts up.
IMPORTANT: If you are out at the ends, position yourselves as for an IMPROPER contra dance!
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Twisted Chains
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Neighbor Allemande Left 2x
B1 (8) Star Left 1x
(4) Ladies Pull by Right (1)
(4) Partner Courtesy Turn (2)
B2 (8) Ladies Left Gypsy (3)
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Twisted Chains', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-13 15:22:02 GMT, DB: 2011-08-13 11:05:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) With the lady in the next star.
(2) End the courtesy turn facing across. New neighbors should be across the way.
(3) With their new opposite.
The Allemande 2x to Star Left sequence is a very dizzy move!
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Gypsy Promenade
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left
(8) Star Right 1x
A2 (4) Men Trade Places
(4) Neighbor Left Gypsy
(8) Neighbor Promenade Across (1)
B1 (8) Ladies Gypsy
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Gypsy Promenade', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-13 13:33:19 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) A varsouvienne promenade is very nice here.
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Warp Jump #3
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Men Do-si-Do
B1 (8) Balance & Petronella Turn
(8) Star Left 3/4 (1)
B2 (8) With New Neighbors, Star Left 3/4
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Warp Jump #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2013-08-20 16:50:22 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 12:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) This star leaves the ones below the twos.
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OK Von Rev 3
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5; Ladies Orbit 1/2 CW
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Ladies Chain Across
(8) Star Left 1x
B1 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5; Men Orbit 1/2 CCW
(8) Butterfly Whirl 1.75x
B2 (8) Ladies Chain Across
(8) Long Lines Forward & BackSource: 'OK Von v3', Calling_Method: Mixed Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Derived from a dance called by Von Del Fisk Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-13 00:39:24 GMT, DB: 2011-08-12 20:18:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Helter Skelter #3
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Chain on Left Diagonal
A2 (8) Star Left 3/4
(8) Partner Gypsy 1.5 (1)
B1 (16) Ladies Cross + Neighbor Swing
B2 (4) Circle Left 1/2
(12) Ladies Cross + Partner SwingSource: 'Helter Skelter #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-12 23:36:00 GMT, DB: 2011-08-12 19:25:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) EVERYONE must gypsy their partners. Here's where end couples get back in.
This dance's A part is identical to Cary Ravitz' "Presto Petronella"
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Turn Back the Star
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Full Hey (Ladies start passing left)
A2 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
B1 (8) Star Left 3/4
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (4) Circle Left 1/2
(4) Ladies Trade Places (1)
(8) New Neighbors Star Left 1xSource: 'Turn Back the Star', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-12 20:15:45 GMT, DB: 2011-02-07 17:03:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Passing right.
Possible problem - two star left moves, one 3/4 and the other 1x.
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Mad in the Hey
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Star Left 1.25
(8) Partner Two-hand Turn 1x (1)
A2 (8) Mad Robin (Men start)
(8) Half Hey Across (Men start left)
B1 (16) Partner Balance & Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor SwingSource: 'Mad in the Hey', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-12 12:28:25 GMT, DB: 2011-07-07 12:50:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Ladies turn 180 CW to face partner to get into the 2-hand turn.
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Suzannes Whirligig #3
Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 1/4. This is a reverse progression Becket dance.
A1 (8) Star Right 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Ladies Chain Across
(8) Promenade Across + Shift Right (1)
B1 (8) Ladies Forward + Long Waves Balance
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (4) Circle Left 1/2
(4) Men Trade Places
(4) Circle Left 1/2
(4) Ladies Trade PlacesSource: 'Suzannes Whirligig #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, with help from Suzanne Kulthestra Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Reverse Becket Reentry: Reverse Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-11 22:25:01 GMT, DB: 2012-04-28 12:02:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Have couples promenade across and turn as couples, AND THEN shift right. Otherwise, "right" is ambiguous.
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Deconstructing Dublin
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 3/4
(8) Star Promenade 1x (1)
A2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1x
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Chain AcrossSource: 'Deconstructing Dublin', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 Medium+, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-10 22:04:02 GMT, DB: 2011-08-10 17:51:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Butterfly Whirl optional - see below.
In order to make room for the butterfly whirl, the timing is Ladies Ale 3/4 (4), Star Prom 1x (8), Butterfly Whirl (4).
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Man's Gotta Spin #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.25 (1)
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back
B1 (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 (2)
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Circle Balance + California TwirlSource: 'Mans Gotta Spin #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2.5 - Medium Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-10 21:10:22 GMT, DB: 2011-03-05 10:18:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The gypsy leaves the ladies back to back in center, where they turn around and chain.
(2) The men must spin clockwise after the allemande, into the arms of their partner.
A good opener dance for a mixed crowd. The beginners will get to practice the lady's chain 2x, and the experienced dancers get to do something different.
Same as "Man's Gotta Spin", with a different B2. Slightly more difficult for beginners because of the addition of the California Twirl.
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A Whiff of Country
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Right 1x
A2 (8) Forward and Touch; Turn and Retreat (1)
(8) Star Right 1x
B1 (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Men Trade; Bow to Neighbor (2)Source: 'A Whiff of Country', Calling_Method: Mixed Diff: 1.5 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-10 20:42:36 GMT, DB: 2011-04-08 09:08:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Walk 3 steps forward, touch 2 hands with partner, turn 180 CW and retreat back to place.
(2) The bow is with new neighbors.
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The Bus Stop Dave Variant #1
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Balance Box-the-Gnat
(8) Star Right 3/4
A2 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Partner Box the Gnat
(8) Half Hey Across (Start partner right)
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Partner Roll + Star Left 3/4Source: 'The Bus Stop Dave Variant #1', Calling_Method: Mixed Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Bill Olson Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-09 20:16:43 GMT, DB: 2011-08-09 15:30:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Caller L to R: M1(dn)-F1(up)-F2(dn)-M2(up)
Identical to the original except I substituted a partner box the gnat for the a ladies allemande 1x.
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The Bus Stop Dave Variant #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Balance Box-the-Gnat
(8) Star Right 3/4
A2 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Spin to the Right
(8) Half Hey Across (Start partner left)
B1 (8) Shadow Gypsy 1x
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Partner Roll + Star Left 3/4Source: 'The Bus Stop Dave Variant #2', Calling_Method: Mixed Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Bill Olson Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-09 20:16:34 GMT, DB: 2011-05-07 08:31:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Caller L to R: M1(dn)-F1(up)-F2(dn)-M2(up)
Very similar to Bill Olson's "The Bus Stop", except for the hey and the gypsy, which I changed around a bit.
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Reel d'Elaine Dave Variant
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy
(8) Former Neighbor Swing (1)
A2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 on Left Diagonal
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Ladies Chain
B2 (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right)
(4) Long Waves Balance (2)
(4) Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (3)Source: 'Reel D Elaine Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Steve Schnur; variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Indecent, then Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-09 15:27:42 GMT, DB: 2011-08-09 10:40:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) End couples swing too. End couples leave the lady on the right after the swing.
(2) Men are facing out. Neighbor should be in left hand.
(3) End couples stay put until you have swung your former neighbor.
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A Wave with a Twist
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (16) Give and Take (Ladies take), Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
B1 (8) Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl + Shift Right
(8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right)
B2 (8) Ladies Forward + Long Waves Balance (1)
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'A Wave with a Twist', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Reverse Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-09 02:11:54 GMT, DB: 2012-10-12 09:11:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Ladies spin 180 to Right and fall into partner's arms.
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Wave upon Wave
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Star Right 1x
(8) Neighbor Gypsy
A2 (16) Ladies Cross + Partner Swing
B1 (8) Ladies Forward + Long Waves Balance
(8) Men Forward + Long Waves Balance (1)
B2 (4) Ladies Trade Places (2)
(8) Circle Left 1x
(4) All Turn Single (Men:Right Ladies:Left) (3)Source: 'Wave upon Wave', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium+, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman(?) Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-07 18:09:33 GMT, DB: 2011-08-07 10:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The ladies retire as the men walk forward.
(2) The men retire as the ladies trade.
(3) For the ladies it's a full turn single. The men will turn only 3/4 of the way around.
I think I wrote this one, but I'm not absolutely sure.
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Closer and Closer
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Star Left 1.25
(8) Partner Two-hand Turn 1x (1)
A2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right)
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor SwingSource: 'Closer and Closer', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-07 18:08:54 GMT, DB: 2011-07-07 12:50:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Ladies turn 180 CW to face partner.
Probably not for beginners! This dance will make people very dizzy!
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Dancing and the Road to Hell DV #1
Setup: Improper
A1 (4) New Neighbor Balance
(4) Star Through
(8) Circle Left 1.25
A2 (8) Partner Gypsy
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men
(8) Balance & Petronella Turn
B2 (8) Star Right 1x
(8) Ladies GypsySource: 'Dancing and the Road to Hell DV #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4.5 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-05 19:43:06 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:24:00, Fmt: 2.16
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CJs Delight Easy Variant
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Do-si-Do 1.5
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Circle Balance + Men TradeSource: 'CJs Delight Easy Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Amy Kahn Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-05 15:25:39 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Bob Dalcemer Unknown-1 Dave Variant
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies
(8) Star Right 1x
B1 (4) Men Allemande Right 1/2
(4) Pass Partner by the Right (1)
(4) Circle Left 1/2
(4) Slide Left
B2 (16) Partner Balance & Swing
Source: 'Bob Dalcemer Unknown-1 Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 2 - Ok, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Bob Dalcemer/Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-03 19:45:25 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:26:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) This can be presented as a 1/2 gypsy.
Flow junkies can substitute a gypsy for the balance at the end.
This was an attempt to simplify the dance by putting the man in the lead for the slide to the left, but the increase in the move count probably offsets any improvements I might have made.
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Enids Delight Modified #3.2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Star Right 1x
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing (1)
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies ChainSource: 'Enids Delight Modified #3.2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2.5 - Medium-, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Started with Philippe Callens' "Enid's Delight" Known_Defects: no, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-08-02 19:05:22 GMT, DB: 2011-02-24 20:12:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Men should turn CW back to face their partners.
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Enids Delight Modified #5
Setup: Improper
A1 (4) Long Lines Forward
(4) Ladies Roll Men
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Right 1x
B1 (16) Partner Balance & Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies ChainSource: 'Enids Delight Modified #5', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Started with Philippe Callens' "Enid's Delight" Known_Defects: no, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-07-31 21:24:06 GMT, DB: 2011-07-31 16:47:00, Fmt: 2.16
Will the dancers get confused by the two F & B moves followed by different moves? Very similar to "Enids Delight Modified #3.2", but a bit easier for beginning dancers.
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Cold Feet #4
Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Half Hey Across (Men start left) (1)
B1 (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left)
(8) Star Right 1x
B2 (6) Neighbor Gypsy
(12) Men Cross + Partner SwingSource: 'Cold Feet #4', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 2 - OK, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Reverse Becket Reentry: Reverse Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-07-31 17:41:51 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Ladies start the hey by looping to their right back to their neighbor's place.
A full hey split across a phrase boundry is kind of strange. Teaching and calling the full hey as two half heys should help keep the dancers from being thrown off by the music.
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Cold Feet #3
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men
(8) Star Left 1x
A2 (16) Full Hey (Men start passing left)
B1 (4) Neighbor Gypsy
(12) Men Cross + Partner Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(8) Ladies ChainSource: 'Cold Feet #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-07-31 14:05:57 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:24:00, Fmt: 2.16
This is the most traditional of the "Cold Feet" series, but the roll to star left sequence is a tad awkward for the men.
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Becket Stars #3
Setup: Improper + Ladies trade places!!!!
A1 (8) Star Right 1x
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Next Neighbors Circle Left
B2 (8) Circle Right 1x
(8) Circle Balance; Ladies TradeSource: 'Becket Stars #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Easy, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Other=Becket + M:-1 F:+1 Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2013-08-22 18:24:39 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 12:00:00, Fmt: 2.16
In star-to-swing, should ladies turn left or right? A spin to the left is more connected, as ladies can push off each other, but a spin to the right is less dizzying and more typical.
TODO: start dance improper at LLFB. Note hands across stars, less verbage, ladies turn R to swing N.
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Becket Stars
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Star Right 1x
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Ladies Chain (1)
B1 (8) Men Do-si-Do
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left
(8) Partner GypsySource: 'Becket Stars', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1.5 - Easy, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: ***2013-01-03 14:28:37 GMT, DB: 2014-01-18 11:21:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Ladies give each other a push through their joined left hands and do a little spin-in-place to transition from the left star to the chain. Even without the assistance, this transition is surprisingly smooth.
Hopefully, the "Ladies Turn" before the gypsy will prevent the partner gypsy at the end from being completed too soon. Besides, it feels GREAT that way!!!
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Insomnia Twist
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Ladies Chain Across
(8) Men Allemande Left 1x
A2 (8) Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl
(8) Ladies Chain Across
B1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Circle Balance + Men Trade (1)
B2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
Source: 'Insomnia Twist', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 Medium, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-07-23 11:57:19 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Men look over right shoulder and trade with the man in the next set.
Variation - circle RIGHT 3/4 and LADIES trade into next set.
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Classy Easy Contra
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Circle Balance + Men Trade.
(8) Star Right 1x
A2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Circle Left 1x
B2 (8) Circle Right 1x
(8) Circle Balance + Men Trade. (1)Source: 'Classy Easy Contra', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1.5 - Easy+, Qual: 3.5 - Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-06-19 14:42:15 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Couples have now progressed. The next circle balance + men trade will be with the new neighbors.
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Double Dreydl Dave Variant
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing
A2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Lines of Four down the set
(8) Turn as Couples & Come Back (1)
B2 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2; Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4
(8) Star Left 1xSource: 'Double Dreydl Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Tony Saletan/Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-06-18 19:57:42 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Rather than folding the line, the twos hand cast, while the ones just face across.
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Brimmer and May Dave Variant
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
A2 (8) Pass Through Across + Cross Trail
(8) Ones Swing
B1 (4) Lines of Four down the set
(4) Ones California Twirl
(8) Neighbor Handy Allemande 1.5
B2 (4) Two by Two march up
(4) Twos Cast; Ones move up.
(4) Star Right 1/2
(4) Turn Single Right (1)Source: 'Brimmer and May Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-06-18 18:50:44 GMT, DB: 2011-06-17 19:22:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) While flirting wildly with this same neighbor.
Numerous differences from the original dance, but the general outline is the same.
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Its a Mad Mad Mixer
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Mad Robin (Ladies start) (1)
(4) Long Waves of Ladies Balance
(4) Ladies Allemande Right 3/4
A2 (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing
B1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl
B2 (8) Ladies Chain on Left Diagonal
(8) Star Left 1xSource: 'Its a Mad Mad Mixer', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Becket, Progression: M:1 F:3 Dance: 2011-06-05 14:27:24 GMT, DB: 2011-06-05 10:23:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) After the star, the mad robin is with new neighbors - NOT the people you did the star with.
Earlier version ended with couples go forward & back.
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Muckenwelle Eins
Setup: Improper + Take right hands with neighbor. + Balance and Box-the-Gnat + Men join left hands in the center to form short waves of four. + The dance starts from here!
A1 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Spin to the Right
(8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2 + Men Allemande Right 1/2
A2 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Balance + Men Trade
B2 (8) New Neighbor Gypsy
(8) Neighbor Balance Box-the-GnatSource: 'Muckenwelle Eins', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow ?? Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Waves of 4, M:+1 F:+1 Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-06-04 22:51:34 GMT, DB: 2011-02-23 19:54:00, Fmt: 2.16
"Muckenwelle" is a made-up word from two German roots: "Muecke" (gnat), and "Welle" (wave), which refers to the box-the-gnat to wave-of-four sequence in A1.
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Muckenwelle Zwo #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Balance Box-the-Gnat
(8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1x
A2 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Spin to the Right
(8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2 + Men Allemande Right 1/2
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Balance + Men TradeSource: 'Muckenwelle Zwo #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-06-04 22:33:10 GMT, DB: 2011-02-23 19:54:00, Fmt: 2.16
Very similar to "Muckenwelle Eins", but with easier progression.
Earlier version had Men Do-si-Do 1.5 at end, but that tended to be rushed.
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Quick Roll in the Clover
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Chain
B1 (4) Circle Left 1/2
(4) Neighbor Roll Across the Set
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Mad Robin (Men start)
(8) Star Right 3/4 + Pass Through up or downSource: 'Quick Roll in the Clover', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-05-24 19:25:14 GMT, DB: 2011-05-24 15:03:00, Fmt: 2.16
Based on a dance by Merilee Karr, "Roll Me Over in the Clover". In Marilee's dance, the roll away took 8 counts, but I couldn't see how to make that work. In this dance the roll away takes 4 counts - thus the title, "Quick Roll in the Clover".
Best done in a hall where the dancers have plenty of room, as the ladies will tend to collide during the roll-away across.
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Wheeler Dealer #4
Setup: Improper + Ladies Trade Places + The dance starts from here!!
A1 (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1x
(8) Partner Swing
A2 (8) Turn In Place 270 degrees + Star Right 1/2 (1)
(8) Long Waves (Men face in) Balance & Spin Right
B1 (8) Long Waves Balance + Men Trade
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(6) Circle Left 3/4
(2) Slide Left (2)Source: 'Wheeler Dealer #4', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4, Qual: 0 - Unknown, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-05-24 17:21:46 GMT, DB: 2011-05-24 13:12:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) 3 steps to turn clockwise in place. 4 steps to star right half and one count to settle.
(2) Ladies backing up. Then men tug the ladies into the left allemande.
This dance shares a beginning and an ending with Christine Hale's "Here's to the Ladies".
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Wheeler Dealer #3
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Ladies Gypsy
(8) Partner Swing
A2 (8) Turn In Place 270 degrees + Star Right 1/2 (1)
(8) Long Waves (Men face in) Balance & Spin Right
B1 (16) Long Waves Balance + Men Cross and Swing Neighbor
B2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Courtesy Turn 1/4 + Promenade + Whirl 3/4Source: 'Wheeler Dealer #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4, Qual: 0 - Unknown, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-05-24 17:07:03 GMT, DB: 2011-05-17 08:40:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) 3 steps to turn clockwise in place. 4 steps to star right half and one count to settle.
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Wheeler Dealer #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Long Waves (Men face out) Balance & Spin Right
(8) Next Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Couples Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies
(8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 (1)
B1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Turn In Place 270 degrees + Star Right 1/2 + Progress (2)
(8) Star Right 3/4Source: 'Wheeler Dealer #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4, Qual: 4, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-05-17 14:53:40 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:25:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The allemande is with the man's original same sex neighbor who is on the right diagonal in the next set.
(2) 3 steps to turn clockwise in place. 4 steps to star right half and 1 step to single file promenade to new couples.
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Handsome Young Maids Dave Variant
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Lines of Four down the set
(8) Turn Alone & Come Back
A2 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Balance + Turn Single Right
B1 (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ones SwingSource: 'Handsome Young Maids Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Sue Rosen/Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-03-05 17:13:00 GMT, DB: 2011-05-05 13:07:00, Fmt: 2.16
Sue's original had dancers turn and back up half way the lines of four move. Sue also called for a cloverleaf turn single (Men R, ladies L) after the circle balance, and she had a neighbor balance & swing instead of the gypsy & swing.
Also very similar to Robert Cromartie's "Unruly Reunion".
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Cairo Spring
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men
A2 (16) Full Hey (Men start passing left)
B1 (8) Men Balance + Swat the Flea (1)
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Circle Balance + California TwirlSource: 'Cairo Spring', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-02-25 01:44:11 GMT, DB: 2011-02-24 20:12:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) A counter-clockwise twirl will help the men transition from the swat-the-flea to the swing.
This dance honors those who fell during Egypt's revolt against the rule of Hosni Mubarek. The two forward & back moves, and the hey represent the confusion and uncertainty of the struggle. The swat-the-flea represents the anger and disgust of a people long exasperated by a blood sucking tyrant, and the partner swing represents the giddy joy of success.
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Becket Stars #4c
Setup: Improper + Ladies Trade Places + The dance starts from here
A1 (8) Star Right 1x
(8) Ladies Chain Across
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (16) Give and Take (Men take), Partner Swing
B2 (8) Promenade Across
(4) Near Right Diagonal Trade
(4) Turn Single LeftSource: 'Becket Stars #4c', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 2.5 - Good+, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Other=Improper + M:0 F:+1X Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-02-12 23:18:12 GMT, DB: 2011-02-22 14:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Bens Spinoff #3 Dave Variant
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Ladies Chain Across
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies (1)
A2 (16) Full Hey (Ladies start passing right)
B1 (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Bens Spinoff #3 Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, A variation of a Gene Hubert dance. Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-02-08 02:05:14 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:26:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The men roll their NEW NEIGHBORS from their left to their right. The progression occurs here.
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Bees in the Shower Dave Variant #3
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4 for a Becket dance.
A1 (8) Men Balance and Allemande Right 1/2
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Ladies Balance and Allemande Right 1/2
(8) Star Left 1x
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing
B2 (8) Pass Through Across; Turn R 1/2; Progress
(8) Partner Gypsy 1.5Source: 'Bees in the Shower Dave Variant #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4-Medium Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Jim Kitch/Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-02-07 18:42:59 GMT, DB: 2011-02-22 14:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Bees in the Shower Dave Variant
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Balance + Men Trade
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1x
(8) Ladies Chain Across
B1 (8) Circle Left 1x
(8) Circle Balance + Pass Through Across + March Right
B2 (8) Star Right 1x
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Bees in the Shower Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4-Medium Hard, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Jim Kitch/Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket/Swapped, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-02-07 18:11:10 GMT, DB: 2011-02-22 14:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Beeline to Heaven Rev 4
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (4) Star Left 1/2
(12) Partner Gypsy 2x
A2 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2
(12) Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) With new neighbors, Circle Left 1x
B2 (8) Circle Balance; Ladies Trade
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Beeline to Heaven v4', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-02-07 16:33:58 GMT, DB: 2011-06-17 15:56:00, Fmt: 2.16
This was inspired by Jim Kitch's "Bees in the Shower", but by now it bears no relationship to the original.
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Becket Stars #6
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4 + Trade Places with your partner + The dance starts from here
A1 (8) Star Right 1x
(8) Ladies Chain Across
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (16) Give and Take (Ladies take), Partner Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 1/2; Slide Left
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll LadiesSource: 'Becket Stars #6', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1.5 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Other=Improper + M:0 F:+1X Reentry: Becket/Swapped, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-02-07 14:36:52 GMT, DB: 2011-10-14 09:26:00, Fmt: 2.16
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Becket Stars #4a
Setup: Improper + Ladies Trade Places + The dance starts from here
A1 (8) Star Right 1x
(8) Ladies Chain Across
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (16) Give and Take (Men take), Partner Swing
B2 (8) Ladies Chain Across
(4) New Ladies Trade Places
(4) All Turn Single to the RightSource: 'Becket Stars #4a', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Other=Improper + M:0 F:+1X Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-02-06 21:48:00 GMT, DB: 2011-02-22 14:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
At the ends, waiting couples position themselves just as though the dance were a regular, improper contra.
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Dogged Pursuit
Setup: Sicilian Circle + Circle Right 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines F & B, Sliding left
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 on Right Diagonal (1)
A2 (8) Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl (2)
(8) Ladies Chain Across + Ladies Loop to Right. (3)
B1 (8) Slight Right Diag - half hey across, men start R.
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Balance & Petronella TurnSource: 'Dogged Pursuit', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: ---, Progression: Reverse Single Dance: 2011-02-02 02:05:00 GMT, DB: 2011-04-23 09:06:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) This allemande is with same sex N. before the slide left.
(2) The men pick up original opposite sex neighbor.
(3) Move ends with ladies standing directly behind partner.
This dance is single progression CW followed by double progression CCW. If danced in contra lines, this dance has nasty end effects.
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WarmUp #2
Setup: A four-facing-four dance
A1 (16) Ladies Star Right 1/2; Neighbor Swing (1)
A2 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Swing Neighbor #2 (2)
B1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner Swing (3)
B2 (8) Up or Down Half Hey (Men start Left)
(8) Circle Balance + California TwirlSource: 'WarmUp #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-02-01 19:28:00 GMT, DB: 2011-02-01 13:26:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) End swings facing across.
(2) Men end swing facing original direction.
(3) End swings facing original direction.
Original at http://ravitz.us/miscdances/#wu.
Concerning the original, I wrote: People did expect a courtesy turn after the 1/2 star in A2, but it wasn't a problem. I actually had fun snatching the ladies out of the star and whirling them into a swing. After a few repetitions though, they wised up and didn't star quite so far. And if the men forget and give the lady a courtesy turn, it isn't a disaster. There's plenty of time for it, and the awkwardness of the transition between courtesy turn and swing, and the loss of swing time will make them learn quickly.
Getting the men to face the right direction after swing #2 is much more of a problem. It would have helped some if he had instructed us to end the swing facing our partners, but I found that part of the dance to be very disorienting, particularly after I changed roles at the end of the line. I saw that problem coming, but I didn't have a solution for it at the time. However I think a minor rearrangement of the dance would make it a lot easier:
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Double Cross Contra
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Twos Swing while Ones orbit 1/2 Clockwise (1)
A2 (8) Line of 4 w/ former Ones down the set
(8) Twos turn as a couple; come back; fold to circle. (2)
B1 (8) Circle Bal; Ones Cast down; Twos cross while going up. (3)
(8) Circle Bal; Ones Cast down; Twos cross while going up. (4)
B2 (8) Ones Half Figure Eight Above
(8) Same Neighbors SwingSource: 'Double Cross Contra', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-02-01 17:16:10 GMT, DB: 2011-02-22 14:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Twos end the swing facing down; and take hands w/ FORMER ones.
(2) You should now be in proper formation, and the twos should be below their former neighbors.
(3) Resulting_Position: M1:X F1:X M2:X F2:X. Next move with ORIGINAL neighbors.
(4) Afterwards, dancers are proper, and progressed
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You Have to Push
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 (1)
(8) Long Waves (Ladies face out) Balance & Spin Right
A2 (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Current Neighbor Swing (2)
B1 (16) Give and Take (Ladies take), Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5Source: 'You Have to Push', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-02-01 15:36:20 GMT, DB: 2011-02-22 14:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) On beat 8, push with joined R. hands and spin CW 1/2
(2) Push with joined left hands and spin CCW before swing.
The push for the Allemande right -> wave transition has to come on beat 8, while the push for the Allemande left -> swing transition comes on beat 1 of the swing. I believe it will work, but it may be too difficult for All Soles.
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Push on Beat One
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Circle Left 1x
A2 (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1x (1)
(8) Next Neighbor Swing (2)
B1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Chain
B2 (8) Mad Robin (Ladies start)
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Push on Beat One', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-02-01 00:13:55 GMT, DB: 2011-01-31 13:25:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Men push ladies into a clockwise spin -> Allemande Right
(2) Push right hands, spin in place 1/2 -> Swing
The two push-offs are required to make this dance work! Both pushes occur on beat one of an eight count phrase.
Nice variation: Start with all turn single + ladies trade passing R.
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Joy Ride on a Slippery Slope
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do
(8) Mad Robin (Ladies start)
A2 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5
(8) Shadow Gypsy 1x
B1 (16) Partner Balance & Swing
B2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Star Left 1xSource: 'Joy Ride on a Slippery Slope', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2.5 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-05-07 12:36:49 GMT, DB: 2011-05-07 08:31:00, Fmt: 2.16
A simpler version of Eric Weberg's Joy Ride.
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Gypsy Twist
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy
(8) Circle Left 1x
A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5
B1 (8) Partner Left Gypsy (1)
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(8) Men Allemande Left 1.5Source: 'Gypsy Twist', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 1.5 - Easy, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-01-20 21:00:00 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) The transition from left gypsy to swing is the "Gypsy Twist". I think this is a very slinky move. Gypsy for 6 counts, trade shoulders in 2 counts and then swing.
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Variations on a Bob Dalcemer Dance #1 Rev 1
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Lines Forward & Back + Roll
(4) Men Trade Across
(4) Partner 1/2 Gypsy
B1 (8) Circle L 1/2 + Slide Left + Circle L 1/2
(8) Star Left All
B2 (8) Half Hey Across
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Variations on a Bob Dalcemer Dance #1 v1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: ?, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Derived from a Bob Dalcemer Dance Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-01-08 15:37:58 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Variations on a Bob Dalcemer Dance #2 Rev 1
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Lines Forward & Back + Roll
(8) Star Right All Around
B1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1 + 1/4
(4) Promenade up or down
(4) Star Promenade Across
B2 (8) Mad Robin
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Variations on a Bob Dalcemer Dance #2 v1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: ?, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Derived from a Bob Dalcemer Dance Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-01-08 15:37:58 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Going All the Way
Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT 1/4 + Ones face down; twos face up. + Men put your right arm around your partner's waist .. and men take left hands in the middle. + This is a reverse becket dance, with an unusual starting position.
A1 (8) Star Promenade 1x
(8) Ladies Chain on Left Diagonal (1)
A2 (8) Ladies Chain Across (2)
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back
B1 (8) Shadow Gypsy 1.5
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left)
(8) Star Promenade + Butterfly WhirlSource: 'Going All the Way', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium Hard, Qual: 4 - Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Reverse Becket Reentry: Reverse Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2011-01-05 23:15:34 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) Star Prom ends in short lines of 4 across. Left diag is into next short line of four.
(2) Everyone should be on the same side of the set as your partner, but there should be two people between you and your partner. One of those people is your shadow.
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Dancing Women Divine Wind
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Star Right 1x
(8) Long Waves Balance; Ladies Trade
A2 (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1x
(8) Next Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines F & B; Ladies face out on return
(8) Partner GypsySource: 'Dancing Women Divine Wind', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium Hard, Qual: 4.5 - Very Smooth, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2010-11-13 15:42:00 GMT, DB: 2010-11-07 12:43:00, Fmt: 2.16
Alt ending=Men L ale 1x; ladies orbit 1/2 + Swing P. Another variant was very symmetric, ending in Lines F&B, Star R, Waves Bal + ladies trade + swing P. A third variant = circle L 3/4, Swing P, lines F&B, star L (with org neighbors).
Charlie Harvey suggested using an Allemande Right in A.2.1 instead of a gypsy. The Allemande isn't quite as flirty, but it should help hold the dance together better.
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Balance-n Cuddle
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Balance Neighbor; Ladies duck to cuddle (1)
(8) Promenade Across
A2 (8) Star Left 1x
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Ladies Chain Across
(8) Long Lines Forward & BackSource: 'Balance-n Cuddle', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Derived from Bill Pope's "A Turn For The Better" Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2010-11-13 13:33:50 GMT, DB: 2011-02-22 14:57:00, Fmt: 2.16
(1) In cuddle, lady is on right, lady's left still in man's right and lady's right still in man's left.
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9 10 Thats It
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Star Right 1x
(8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.5
A2 (4) Long Waves Balance
(12) Men Cross, Partner Swing
B1 (4) Circle Left 1/2
(4) Form Short Waves (men in center)
(8) Short Waves Balance & Spin Right
B2 (16) 3/4 Hey (start P Left) + advance to new neighbors
Source: '9 10 Thats It', Calling_Method: Mixed Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-09-20 18:05:46 GMT, DB: 2011-08-09 10:37:00, Fmt: 2.16
This is a smoother version of a rip-roaring Becky Hill dance named "Druid's Reel".
Callers will likely have to keep calling "Gypsy Your Neighbor", because the ladies will likely overshoot the star. The men will have fun pulling them into the gypsy <grin>.
An earlier version started with Star R 1x, N gypsy 1x, and the men would turn around before crossing the set. However the ladies will have some extra time coming out of the 3/4 hey, and they will likely use it to start the star early. The gypsy 1.5 was an attempt to burn that extra time.
For extra fun, between the circle left 1/2 and the wave, the ladies may spin clockwise onto the end of the wave. To demo: form reverse Becket, take ladies spot, circle L 1/2 + lady spins CW onto the end of wave.
Variation: Replace circle L 1/2 + form wave with Men Allemande L 1.5 + Ladies orbit CW!
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Waves of Love #2
Setup: Improper + Everyone face across the set + Ladies give your right hand to your neighbor.
A1 (8) Men gate the ladies
(8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5
A2 (8) Short Waves Balance and Spin Right
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (16) Full Hey (men start left)
B2 (8) Gypsy your partner
(4) Long Waves Balance
(4) Ladies trade places while men turn singleSource: 'Waves of Love #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Based on "Circle of Love" by Susan Kevra Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:38:00 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
A different ending for my "Waves of Love"
Still another possiblity: Start with neighbor left gypsy. At the end, B2 becomes: Long waves balance; Ladies trade; Long waves balance; 4 ct allemande right.
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Wandering Waltz Contra Dave Variant Rev 1
Setup: Proper Proper Proper!!
A1 (6) First corners balance
(6) First corners trade places
(6) Second corners balance
(6) Second corners trade places
A2 (6) First corners balance
(6) First corners trade places
(6) Second corners balance
(6) Second corners trade places
B1 (12) Ones Slide Twos Cast Ones Trade
(12) Twos Slide Ones Cast Twos Trade
B2 (6) Circle Balance
(6) Circle Left 1/2
(6) Circle Balance
(6) Turn SingleSource: 'Wandering Waltz Contra Dave Variant v1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium+, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Chip Hendrickson/Dave Notman, Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Proper Reentry: Proper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:38:03 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
Nice flow, but TOO COMPLICATED in B1!!!!
Chip Hendrickson's version came from the Ralph Page collection at http://www.izaak.unh.edu/dlp/NorthernJunket/pages/NJv14/NJv14-07/NJv.14.07.p22.htm
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Wandering Waltz Contra Dave Variant Rev 2
Setup: Proper Proper Proper!!
A1 (6) First corners balance
(6) First corners trade places
(6) Second corners balance
(6) Second corners trade places
A2 (6) First corners balance
(6) First corners trade places
(6) Second corners balance
(6) Second corners trade places
B1 (6) Ones Slide Twos Cast
(6) Two hand turn 1/2
(6) Twos Slide Ones Cast
(6) All turn single
B2 (6) Circle Balance
(6) Circle Left 1/2
(6) Circle Balance
(6) Turn SingleSource: 'Wandering Waltz Contra Dave Variant v2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium+, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Chip Hendrickson/Dave Notman, Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Proper Reentry: Proper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:38:03 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
Chip Hendrickson's version came from the Ralph Page collection at http://www.izaak.unh.edu/dlp/NorthernJunket/pages/NJv14/NJv14-07/NJv.14.07.p22.htm
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The Other Mad Robin
Setup: Improper + Make a note of whether you are a number one or number two couple. + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (4) Men Pass Right
(4) Wave Balance
(4) Rory Slide
(4) Partner half gypsy
A2 (4) Circle left half way
(12) Men Cross; Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Mad Robin
(4) Circle Left Half
(4) Pass Through Up or Down
B2 (8) Star Left Three Quarters
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'The Other Mad Robin', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: ?, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Indecent, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:58 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
Triggered by Jim Kichner's "Bees in the Shower". The dance isn't very hard, but the calling is TOUGH!!!. When you have a 2 count pause, breath out on one and in on 2.
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The Spiders Shopping List
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines F & B, Sliding Left
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Star Left
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Ladies Balance; Box the Gnat
(8) Partner Balance; Swat the Flea
B2 (8) Shadow Gypsy 1x
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'The Spiders Shopping List', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2010-10-14 23:04:08 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
Based on a dance by Melissa Taggart, "Carrots, Salmon, Marmalade and Sour Cream". Orignal at http://sites.google.com/site/contradancecaller/dances. The spiders shopping list is ... fleas and gnats <grin>.
TODO: Alternate ending - 1/2 square through starting with Partner + partner swing. THIS IS NICE!!!!!!
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The Spiders Shopping List #2
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Long Lines F & B, Sliding Left
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Star Left
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Men Balance; Swat-the Flea
(8) Partner Balance; Box-the Gnat
B2 (8) Half Hey Across (partner right then men left)
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'The Spiders Shopping List #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: 2010-10-14 23:04:08 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
Based closely on a dance by Melissa Taggart, "Carrots, Salmon, Marmalade and Sour Cream". Orignal at http://sites.google.com/site/contradancecaller/dances. The spiders shopping list is ... fleas and gnats <grin>.
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The Stars Will Re-align You Waltz
Setup: Improper + Ladies Trade places; The dance starts from here!
A1 (6) Partner Pass Right
(6) Shadow pass right
(12) Star Right
A2 (12) Circle Balance Spin to the Right
(12) Star Left Three Quarters
B1 (6) Ladies Trade on near Left Diagonal
(6) Ladies Loop Left to Partner
(12) Star Left
B2 (12) Star Right 3/4
(12) Partner 2-Hand TurnSource: 'The Stars Will Re-align You Waltz', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 4-Medium Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Other=Improper + M:0 F:+1X Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Music: The Skye Boat Song (111) or Finn Jenta - The Waltz Book Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:58 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
The flow of the dance into the stars helps align the couples as the groups of four dissolve and reform.
"The Skye Boat Waltz" is _very_ pretty with this dance, but, but band must be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN not to short those slurred dotted half notes! If they do, the dancers will become very confused!!!
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Varsouvienne Slide #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing
A2 (4) Men Allemande left half way
(4) Men Turn Single to the Left
(6) Partner Varsouvienne Prom Across
(2) Slide Lady to man's left
B1 (8) Star Right 3/4
(8) Men Cross Partner Swing (1)
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4 (2)
(8) Circle Balance; Pass ThroughSource: 'Varsouvienne Slide #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:58 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
(1) End the swing facing across. You should now be in Becket formation.
(2) You should now be in improper formation.
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Varsouvienne Slide #3
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4 + This dance starts with a Becket style progression, so pre-position yourselves by sliding one place to the right.
A1 (8) Long Lines F & Back, sliding left
(8) New neighbors Star Left
A2 (6) Partner Varsouvienne Prom Across
(2) Slide Lady to man's left
(8) Star Right
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy and Swing
B2 (8) Circle Balance, Petronella Turn
(8) Circle Balance, Petronella TurnSource: 'Varsouvienne Slide #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3.5 - Medium+, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-02-12 22:40:28 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Varsouvienne Slide #4
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Circles Balance & Spin Right
(8) Long Lines Forward & Back
A2 (8) Circle Left
(6) Partner Varsouvienne Prom Across
(2) Slide Lady to man's left
B1 (8) Star Right
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Ladies Chain
(8) Star LeftSource: 'Varsouvienne Slide #4', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:58 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
Yet another variant has a star L in place of the circle L, and ends with a Neighbor Gypsy.
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Varsouvienne Slide #5
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy Once Around
(8) Star Left 3/4
A2 (6) Partner Varsouvienne Prom Across
(2) Slide Lady to man's left
(8) Star Right
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy and Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Circle Balance; California TwirlSource: 'Varsouvienne Slide #5', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:58 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Warp Jump Waltz Contra
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4 to Becket formation + Take hands in long lines. + Ladies: Your shadow is to your right - give your shadow's hand a squeeze. + Now, trade places with your partner + ... and take two hands with your partner, facing up or down.
A1 (9) Shadow Gypsy 1x
(3) Ladies Trade
(9) Gypsy your neighbor
(3) Turn Back to Back
A2 (9) Next Neighbor Gypsy
(3) Turn Back to Back
(12) Neighbor Two hand turn
B1 (6) Ladies Forward & Back
(6) Ladies Trade Places
(9) Star Left Three Quarters
(3) Turn In Place
B2 (9) Star Left Three Quarters
(3) Turn In Place
(12) Partner two-hand turnSource: 'Warp Jump Waltz Contra', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 5 - Very Hard, Qual: 0 - Unknown, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Music: Far Away (97) - The Waltz Book Dance: ***2011-05-07 12:37:31 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Waterfall Wamble
Setup: Improper
A1 (12) Men Allemande Right 1.5
(12) Partner two-hand turn 1.5
A2 (12) Star Left
(12) Partner Gypsy 1.5 to long waves
B1 (6) Wave Balance
(6) Ladies cross to next neighbor.
(12) Next Couple Gypsy next 1.25
B2 (6) Circle Balance
(6) Circle Left Half
(6) Circle Balance
(6) All turn single.Source: 'Waterfall Wamble', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, A nod to Pat Shaw's "Waterfall Waltz" Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:38:00 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
Written for Mayapple Stomp 2010, after mulling over Pat Shaw's "Waterfall Waltz"
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Waves of Love #3
Setup: Improper + Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4 to put ladies in center + The dance starts from here.
A1 (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy
(8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5
A2 (8) Waves Balance Spin Right
(8) Partner Swing
B1 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Neighbor Swing
B2 (8) Neighbor Right Shoulder Gypsy
(4) Long Waves Balance
(4) New Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4Source: 'Waves of Love #3', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Loosely based on "Circle of Love" by Susan Kevra Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Other=Improper + M:+1 F:+1 Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2012-06-23 15:28:15 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Whitewater Whirl
Setup: Improper
A1 (4) Trade Places with your neighbor (1/2 mad robin)
(4) Slide Left with neighbor
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Circle Balance California Twirl
B1 (8) Partner Trade & Promenade
(8) Partner Whirl
B2 (8) Ladies Chain Across
(8) Neighbor WhirlSource: 'Whitewater Whirl', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: ?, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:38:00 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Wistful Goodbye Waltz Contra
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (6) Men Trade
(6) All turn single right
(9) Neighbor Right Gypsy
(3) Face Across
A2 (9) Promenade Across
(3) Turn in place
(9) Neighbor Gypsy Once around
(3) Turn away
B1 (6) Ladies trade to Shadow
(6) Shadow allemande Left 1x
(12) Shadow allemande Left 1x
B2 (12) Partner Two-hand turn 1.5
(6) Forward & Back
(6) Turn Single RightSource: 'Wistful Goodbye Waltz Contra', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: ?, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: No Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Music: Emily's Waltz (107) - The Waltz Book pg 20 Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:38:00 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Woven Stars Waltz #1
Setup: Lines of 4 couples + 2's trade with partner - an INDECENT dance!
A1 (12) Pass through across & Turn Single
(12) 1s with 2s and 3s with 4s Star Right
A2 (12) Weave the Ring (4 changes)
(12) Continue Weave the Ring (4 changes)
B1 (12) Center couples Star Right
(12) Reverse Weave the Ring (4 changes)
B2 (12) Continue Reverse Weave the Ring (4 changes)
(12) Ones traveling 2-hand turn to bottomSource: 'Woven Stars Waltz #1', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Other=pipi Reentry: N/A, Progression: 1234 -> 2341 Music: Margaret's Waltz (109) - The Waltz Book Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:38:00 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
Not as easy as it looks!!! This dance can lull you into a false state of complacency, and then hit you with an unexpected twist!
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Mad Gypsies Dave Variant #2
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy
(8) Partner Mad Robin
A2 (8) Ladies Allemande Left Once and a Half
(8) Star Promenade Half Way Round
B1 (8) Long Waves of Men balance in the center
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Circle Left 3/4
(8) Circle Balance, California TwirlSource: 'Mad Gypsies Dave Variant #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 2 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Becky Hill/Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2012-01-29 15:33:09 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
The beginning is identical to Becky Hill's Mad Gypsy". This was my attempt to put in a balance. Putting the circle left 3/4 after the swing allows dancers a little extra time for the swing, which helps because they will be late starting that swing.
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Margarets Waltz Dave Variant
Setup: Sicilian Circle, or Improper
A1 (6) Quick Forward & Back
(6) Turn Single to Right
(6) Neighbor Right Allemande
(6) Turn in place to Left
A2 (6) Partner Allemande Left
(6) Turn in place to Right
(12) Ladies Chain to Neighbor.
B1 (12) Chasse Steps past other couple
(12) Turn alone; Star Right
B2 (9) Neighbor Gypsy
(15) Waltz on to the next couple.Source: 'Margarets Waltz Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Pat Shaw; Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:56 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Marions Whirl Rev 2
Setup: Improper + Spread out towards the bottom of the hall. You will need a lot of room for this dance.
A1 (16) Neighbor Balance and Swing
A2 (8) Star Left
(4) Ladies Gypsy Half
(4) Ladies Turn-in Place
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy and Swing
B2 (4) Reverse Butterfly Whirl
(8) Star Promenade Three Quarters
(4) Butterfly WhirlSource: 'Marions Whirl', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: ?, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, A variation on Carol Kopp's 'Marions Delight' Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:56 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
A poor choice for a crowded hall. Best done with a slow tempo.
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No Name Rev 1
Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT 1/4
A1 (8) Partner Balance Swat the Flea
(8) Partner Left Gypsy
A2 (8) Half hey across
(8) Partner Balance & Box the Gnat
B1 (16) Partner Gypsy and Swing
B2 (8) Lines Forward & Back, shifting left
(4) Pass through across
(4) Partner Half GypsySource: 'No Name v1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 0 - Unknown, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: ?, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Reverse Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:56 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
TEACH SLINKY GYPSIES WITH HANDS!!!!
Version two of this dance (with the gypsy 1.5 at the start) might be the better one. If dancers gypsy 1.25 instead of 1.0, the men will have their RIGHT shoulders ready in the center, and chaos will ensue.
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Oath of Office Waltz Rev 1
Setup: SEE END OF PRE-DANCE-INSTRUCTION
A1 (6) Waves Balance
(18) Two Hand Turn 2.5x
A2 (6) Long Lines Balance
(6) Men Trade and Loop Left
(12) New groups of four star left
B1 (12) Star Right
(6) Original Neighbor Balance
(6) Original Neighbor Allemande Left
B2 (3) Men walk to partner
(9) Turn as couples/Promenade/Turn
(6) Unwind to waves
(6) Partner Allemande LeftSource: 'Oath of Office Waltz v1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Other=Becket + M:-1 F:+1 Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:56 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
Todo: Original description had Progression=Becket/Compound. Verify progression again.
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Oath of Office Waltz Rev 2
Setup: SEE END OF PRE-DANCE-INSTRUCTION
A1 (6) Waves Balance
(6) Turn Single
(12) Two Hand Turn 1x
A2 (6) Men Trade
(6) Men Loop Left
(12) New groups of four star left
B1 (12) Star Right
(12) Original Neighbor Gypsy
B2 (6) Men walk to partner
(9) Turn as couples/Promenade/Turn
(9) Partner Allemande Left 1.5Source: 'Oath of Office Waltz v2', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Other=Becket + M:-1 F:+1 Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Music: Emilys Waltz (112) - The Waltz Book Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:56 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
Todo: Original description had Progression=Becket/Compound.
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Reunion Variant #1
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4 for a Becket dance + Wave to the couple on your left diagonal. + This dance ends with a partner swing. Swing your partner now ... and END THE SWING facing that left diagonal couple.
A1 (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain
(8) Ladies Chain Across
A2 (16) Full Hey
B1 (8) Long Lines F & B
(6) Circle Left 3/4
(2) Pass Through Up or Down
B2 (8) Circle Right 3/4
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Reunion Variant #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5 - Very Hard, Qual: 4 - very good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Unknown Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Improper, Progression: Double Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:56 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
End effects aren't too bad - immediate reentry in improper formation.
If there are an odd number of couples in the line, then the lady in the odd couple MUST participate in the diagonal ladies chain that starts the dance.
Suspect I might have gotten this at one of Lisa Ornstein's Reunion dances.
Brain Teaser Variants: During the lines F & B, shift or spin one place to the RIGHT. This will convert the double progression dance to a single progression. Larry Jennings achieved a similar effect by shifting to the right during the courtesy turns of the ladies chain.
The Circle 3/4 - pass through - circle 3/4 sequence might require a slower tempo. This might be rushed.
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Reunion Variant #2
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4 for a Becket dance + Wave to the couple on your left diagonal. + This dance ends with a partner swing. Swing your partner now ... and END THE SWING facing that left diagonal couple.
A1 (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain
(8) Ladies Chain Across
A2 (16) Full Hey
B1 (8) Balance & Petronella Turn
(8) Full Star Left
B2 (8) Circle Right 3/4
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Reunion Variant #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 4 - very good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman, Closely based on a Gene Hubert dance Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Left Diagonal, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:58 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Stars n Chains
Setup: Improper
A1 (4) Circle Balance
(4) Left shoulder 1/2 Gypsy
(8) Ladies Chain
A2 (8) Star Right
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (16) Men Cross; Partner Swing
B2 (8) Long Lines Forward and Back; shifting Left
(8) Circle Left Three QuartersSource: 'Stars n Chains', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4.5 Hard, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: ?, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:58 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Swing the Gypsy #1
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Long Lines F
(8) Neighbor Swing
A2 (8) Neighbor Gypsy
(4) Half Star Right
(4) Neighbor half gypsy
B1 (4) Long Waves Balance
(4) Neighbor allemande right half
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Star Left
(4) Ladies Left Allemande 1/2
(4) All turn singleSource: 'Swing the Gypsy #1', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:58 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Swing to the Stars Rev 2
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) As couples march forward & back, shifting to the left.
(8) Couples promenade across
A2 (4) Ladies Trade Places
(4) All Turn Single
(8) Neighbor swing
B1 (4) Ladies Trade; Men Loop
(4) Half Star Right
(8) Men Allemande Right
B2 (8) Partner Left Gypsy
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Swing to the Stars v2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: ?, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:58 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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The Eyes Have It Waltz Variant
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (9) Circle Left 1x
(3) Slide Left
(12) Ladies Open Chain Across
A2 (12) Mad Robin (ladies in first)
(12) Half Hey Across
B1 (6) Balance in Long Waves
(6) Turn Single R.
(12) Neighbor 2-hand turn 1x
B2 (12) Men Allemande L 1.5
(12) Partner Left Shoulder GypsySource: 'The Eyes Have It Waltz Variant', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Becky Hill, Tweak to Waltz Contra by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Music: Flowers of the Thorn (111) - The Waltz Book pg 23 Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:58 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
This is almost identical to Becky Hill's contra dance titled "The Eyes Have It", except for B1, where I reduced the length of the swing and inserted the F & B followed by a turn single.
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Country Dance Romance Dave Variant
Setup: Improper
A1 (8) Next Neighbor Mad Robin
(4) Ladies to Partner
(4) Half Pousette
A2 (16) Full Hey Across
B1 (16) Partner Balance and Swing
B2 (4) Men balance holding left hands
(4) Men Allemande left 1/2
(8) Star Promenade w/ neighbor 7/8Source: 'Country Dance Romance Dave Variant', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: David Smuckler, tweeks by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:52 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
If you want to make this dance more fun, substitute a partner gypsy and swing for the partner balance and swing.
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Country Dance Romance Waltz Contra
Setup: Improper
A1 (9) Next Neighbor Mad Robin
(3) Turn in place
(6) Ladies Trade Passing Left
(6) Half Pousette
A2 (24) Full Hey Across
B1 (6) Long Waves Balance
(6) Spin Right
(12) Partner Two-Hand Turn 1.25
B2 (6) Men Allemande left 1/2
(12) Full Star Promenade w/ neighbor
(6) Butterfly WhirlSource: 'Country Dance Romance Waltz Contra', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 4 - Medium Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: David Smuckler, tweeks by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Music: Planxty Irwin (no repeats) (116) - The Waltz Book pg 40 or Finn Jenta (no repeats) (117) - The Waltz Book pg 22 Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:52 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
(1) HERE'S THE ACTUAL STARTING POSITION for this dance.
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Dogwoods in Bloom
Setup: PROPER PROPER PROPER !!!!
A1 (12) Star Right 1/2 and turn Single
(12) Star Right 1/2 and turn Single
A2 (12) Star Right 1/2 and Pass Through Across
(12) Full Star Left
B1 (3) Partner pass left
(6) Neighbor Pass Right
(15) Mad Robin 1.5
B2 (12) Circle Left
(6) Circle Balance
(6) Pass Through AcrossSource: 'Dogwoods in Bloom', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 2 - OK, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Proper Reentry: Proper, Progression: Single Music: Flowers of the Thorn (113) - The Waltz Book pg 23 Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:52 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
Note that when you reenter the dance, the men will have to be in the ladies line!!!
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Easy Waltz Contra #3
Setup: PROPER PROPER PROPER
A1 (6) Second Corners Pass right
(6) Neighbor half gypsy
(6) First Corners Trade Places
(6) Half Mad Robin
A2 (6) Long Waves Balance
(6) Spin to the Right
(6) Long Waves Balance
(6) Star Left 1/2Source: 'Easy Waltz Contra #3', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 2 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 4 - Very Nice, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Indecent, Progression: Single Music: April Waltz A part only (95) - The Waltz Book Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:52 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Easy Waltz Contra #4
Setup: PROPER PROPER PROPER (could be improper)
A1 (6) Ones Left Shoulder Gypsy 1x
(6) Ones spin back to place (spin CCW)
(6) Twos right shoulder gypsy 1x
(6) Twos spin back to place (spin CW)
A2 (6) Star Right 1/2
(6) Pass Through Across
(12) Full Star LeftSource: 'Easy Waltz Contra #4', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 2 - Medium-Easy, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: Yes, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Proper Reentry: Proper, Progression: Single Music: Planxty Irwin (A part Only) (116) - The Waltz Book pg 40 Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:54 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Goofball Contra
Setup: Start Proper + Number One lady and Number Two man trade places. + The dance starts from here.
A1 (8) Men Half Figure Eight between the ladies
(8) Mixed Chain Across
A2 (8) Half Hey Across
(8) Ones Swing
B1 (8) Handy Hand Cast
(8) Ones Half Figure Eight Above
B2 (8) New neighbors Do-si-Do
(8) Circle Left 3/4Source: 'Goofball Contra', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 1.5 - novel, but a lot of dead time, No Bal: ?, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes!!!! Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Other=Proper + M1 <-> F2 Reentry: Indecent, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:54 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Grand Mad Robin
Setup: PROPER PROPER PROPER
A1 (6) Ones cast; twos move up
(6) Right stars of three
(9) Left stars of three
(3) Ones trade places
A2 (12) Symmetrical gypsy 1.5
(12) Ones 1/2 figure eight through the threes
B1 (6) Circles of 6 balance
(6) Circle left half
(12) Countermarch (eye contact)
B2 (6) Circles of 6 balance
(6) Circle left half
(12) Countermarch (eye contact)Source: 'Grand Mad Robin', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Proper Reentry: N/A, Progression: 123 --> 231 Music: Far Away (97) - The Waltz Book Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:54 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Ladies Left Behind
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (8) Men Trade Places
(6) Promenade Across
(2) Ladies Turn
A2 (8) Neighbor Gypsy
(8) Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back
(4) Near Right Diagonal Ladies Trade
(4) All Turn Single
B2 (8) Partner Gypsy
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Ladies Left Behind', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3 - Medium, Qual: 3 - Medium, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Becket, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:54 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
The leisurely men's trade at the start may cause timing problems if they go too fast.
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Brain Teaser Waltz Contra #2
Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (12) Ladies Chain to Short Waves
(6) Previous Neighbor Gypsy
(6) All turn in place.
A2 (12) Ladies chain to wave
(6) Partner Left Gypsy 2x
(6) Partner Left Gypsy (cont)
B1 (12) Half Hey
(12) Two hand turn 2X
B2 (6) Circle Balance
(6) Petronella Spin Right
(6) Circle Balance
(6) Men TradeSource: 'Brain Teaser Waltz Contra #2', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Indecent, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:52 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Catch the Butterfly
Setup: Improper
A1 (6) Circle Balance
(6) Men cast to trade with neighbors
(12) Neighbor Two Hand Turn
A2 (6) Circle Balance
(6) Men Trade
(12) Ladies Allemande 1.5
B1 (12) Butterfly Whirl 2X
(12) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2
B2 (12) Star Left
(12) Star RightSource: 'Catch the Butterfly', Calling_Method: Spoken Diff: 5 - Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-01-08 15:37:52 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
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Unknown by Unknown #11
Setup: Improper
A1 (16) N Bal & Swing
A2 (8) Men Left 1.5
(8) Partner Gypsy
B1 (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right)
(8) Partner Swing
B2 (8) Circle L 3/4
(8) Do-si-do new neighbors.Source: 'Unknown by Unknown #11', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 3.5 - Medium Hard, Qual: 4 - Very Good, No Bal: No, Tempo: Slow Author: Unknown, Variation by Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: No, Ever_Tried: Yes Initial_Orientation: Improper Reentry: Improper, Progression: Single Dance: 2010-09-21 15:53:59 GMT, Fmt: 2.16
This would be a good, high energy opening dance for a dance weekend. As called by Darlene the dance had 3 swings. I replaced the partner swing in A2.2 with a gypsy. The revised version has a very familiar feel to it. The dance Darlene called might well be a variation of some other dance.
The transition from Hey to Swing is a bit awkward for the men. However they can improve it considerably by spinning in place to the right after the hey. The spin will take them right into their partner's arms.
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Fleas in the Shower Rev 1
Setup: Improper + Note whether you are a one or a two + Circle Left 1/4
A1 (4) Men Allemande Left Half
(4) Waves of Four Balance
(4) Rory Spin
(4) Neighbor Left Allemande Half
A2 (4) Men pass right
(4) Partner Half Gypsy
(8) Men Cross; Neighbor Swing
B1 (8) Ladies trade; Partner gypsy half way
(4) Ladies cross
(4) Pass through up or down
B2 (8) Circle Right Three Quarters
(8) Partner SwingSource: 'Fleas in the Shower', Calling_Method: Chanted Diff: 4 - Medium-Hard, Qual: 0 - Unrated, No Bal: ?, Tempo: Slow Author: Dave Notman Known_Defects: No, Needs_Review: Yes Needs_Walkthrough: Yes, Ever_Tried: No Initial_Orientation: Becket Reentry: Indecent, Progression: Single Dance: ***2011-07-31 22:47:06 GMT, Fmt: 2.16