Title: "An Uninvited Guest Crashes the Tea Party" (or "Horror in the Parlor") Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 13 Improper A1: (6) {Advance to new neighbor and} Neighbor Gypsy 1x (10) Ladies go swing Partner A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Star Left 3/4 B1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing {1} B2: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 While Men Orbit CCW 1/2 (4) Wave of Four Balance {Left and Right} {2} (4) SWAT THE FLEA CallingNotes: {1} Men turn out, over their right shoulder and sweep neighbor into a swing. The wave is an unusual one. From caller left to right, we have M1(up)-F2(down)-F1(up)-M2(down). So the ladies are holding RIGHT hands in the middle. Everyone is facing the reverse of their direction-of-progression. Neighbor is in LEFT hand. NotesOther: If it works, this might be a good Halloween themed dance. Thanks to Jim Hemphill for some constructive tweeks. JH - I like it. The only suggestion I would make is have the gents roll over their right shoulder to gypsy and swing neighbor. The left hand to left hand connection of the star into a balance & swing can be made to work but is not the smoothest of transitions. During teaching B2 I would emphasize the balance is left-right, toward neighbor and away. I have noticed that a certian percentage of dancers always want to balance to the right first even if the momentum of the dance tells them otherwise just because they usually balance right first. Title: 2011-04-10.024 Dave Variant *Author1: Dave Notman Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Ladies Trade + Slide Left + Bow to Partner (8) Circle Balance + Ones Roll {1} B1: (16) Contra Corners (men active) B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing C1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing C2: (8) Ladies Trade + Slide Left + Bow to Partner (8) Circle Balance + Twos Roll {2} D1: (16) Contra Corners (ladies active) D2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing CallingNotes: {1} The roll puts the two men above the two ladies. {2} The roll puts the two ladies above the two men. Title: A Rare Bird Variation 2012-12-26.001 Author1: Bob Isaacs Author2: Unknown Improper A1: (3) Pass Neighbor by Left (3) Pass Neighbor #2 by Right (4) Left Gypsy Neighbor #3 1x (3) Pass Neighbor #2 by Right (3) Pass Neighbor #1 by Left {1} A2: (8) Men: Cross set and loop right; Ladies: Loop Left {2} and follow Neighbor (8) Neighbor Swing {3} B1: (8) (8) {Slight} Left Diagonal Circle Balance Men Trade B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through up or down CallingNotes: {1} At the end of all the passes and gypsies, men are facing in and ladies are facing out. Original neighbor is to left. {2} My notes omitted "Lady Loop Left", but just said ladies follow men, but I don't see how they can do that without looping left first. {3} After the swing, the couples will be skewed so that the ladies from the original set are roughly across from each other. Thus when you form a circle on the slight left diagonal, and then trade the men, the men will be trading places with the man who, after the neighbor swing, ended up roughly across the set. NotesOther: An intriguing fragment from an unknown dance weekend! Seems to be related to the variations on Bob Isaac's "A Rare Bird". Is it possible that this dance broke the rules and spread a partner balance & swing across two phrases? If couples don't attempt to align, but remain skewed, then after the partner swing the two original men will be roughly across the set from each other. If so, then the final CL 3/4 would again have to be on the slight left diagonal. This B sequence would work: NotesOtherPre: B1= (4) Circle of Four Balance {man across from man lady across from lady} (4) {directly across} men trade (8) Partner Swing B2= (8) LLFB + Shift Left {to original neighbors} (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Title: Another Boring Meeting Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 7 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.25 (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 while men orbit A2: (2) Partner Allemande Right 1/2 (6) Men Allemande Left 1x while ladies orbit (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right) (8) New Neighbors Star Right 1x NotesOther: Composed while sitting in one of those boring, vague, top-down, process improvement meetings that never seem to go anywhere or resolve anything. Comments about "Another Boring Meeting" - Another Boring Meeting doesn't look like a boring dance. That's a wild sequence in A. My only concern would be in A2. The gents will have a head of steam entering that allemande left and will turn once around more quickly than the ladies will orbit. I witnessed this effect inThe Scrambler where ladies were allemanding left once while gents orbited. The swing thru that followed tended to be a bit left diagonal in The Scrambler. I would be tempted to call it Ladies orbit, Men allemande left because some dancers will always hesitate in starting the orbit. At least that was true of the men dancing The Scrambler. Title: Another Whacko Dance Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 4 Setup: All facing down, F2-M1-F1 one line, and M2 alone. Improper A1: (16) Down the Hall; Turn around Swapping Ladies; return; Ladies Cast {1} %% Down 4 | Twirl A2: (8) Two Ladies Basket Swing 1x with Man #2 {2} (8) Men Do-si-Do B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing {3} B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Slide Left + Circle Left 3/4 {4} CallingNotes: Note the unusual starting position. {1} To swap the ladies, Man #1 raises right hand high. Lady #2 ducks under the arch while Lady #1 walks across the set. Ladies cast by turning away from the #1 man and walking down the outside. {2} The basket swing turns once around, leaving the #2 man facing up. {3} End the swing in becket formation. {4} Lady #2 drops out of the circle early to make the line of three that starts the dance. Title: April's Foul Author1: Dave Notman Indecent, Reverse Progression A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) New Neighbor Swing {1} {2} A2: (2) Men Allemande Left 1/4 and face out (4) Men Loop Right into next man's spot {3} (2) Men Cross Set (ladies slide left a bit) (8) First Neighbor Swing B1: (4) On left diagonal - men allemande left 1/2 (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin Right CallingNotes: "Foul" is a middle eastern dish containing beans, onions and coriander. The author was full of beans when he wrote this . {1} Here's the reverse progression. {2} End the swing with the men in the middle, ready to take left hands. {3} It will help the men to get there on time if the ladies shift into the center a bit. Title: Awesome Single Progression Dance DV #2 Author1: Donna Calhoun Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Lines of Four {1} down the set, turn alone (8) Return, fold to circle A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Star Left 1x B1: (16) Next Neighbor Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men roll Ladies (8) Ones Swing CallingNotes: {1} Ones in the center. An easy way to set this up is to have the ones swing at the start of the walkthrough. NotesOther: Closely modeled on Donna's "Awesome Double Progression Dance". Title: Awesome Single Progression Dance DV #3 Author1: Donna Calhoun Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Lines of Four {1} down the set, turn alone (8) Return, fold to circle A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Star Left 1x {Ladies cast out of star} B1: (16) Same Neighbor Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ones Swing CallingNotes: {1} Ones in the center. An easy way to set this up is to have the ones swing at the start of the walkthrough. NotesOther: Closely modeled on Donna's "Awesome Double Progression Dance". Title: Back When I was Twenty Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 30 Becket, Double Progression A1: (6) Circle Left 3/4 (4) Men Roll Neighbor Left to Right (6) Men Allemande Left 1x {1} A2: (4) Pass Neighbor #2 by Right (12) Swing Neighbor #3 B1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back {2} B2: (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1x while Men Orbit CW 1/2 (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} After men allemande, everyone turn to stand back to back with neighbor #1. {2} On the way back, everyone turn back to back with neighbor #3 to face neighbor #2. NotesOther: Inspired by a Michael Fuerst dance, "One Shy of Twenty" Jim Hemphill's comments - "Back When I was 20" sure has a Fuerstian feel to it. Clever, but easy to get lost in. It took several tries to diagram this one out. In the one that worked, after the N. #3 swing, the dancers were in foursomes with 4 dancers from 4 different original minor sets, so that right left thru would be with a bunch of strangers. Plus, at least in diagram, the orbit/allamande re-unites partners at a point slightly in between original sets that could make this a single or double progression dance depending which couples grabbed which for the circle left. THESE COMMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED. TODO: Check double progression. Title: Begone, but Maybe Come Again Improper A1: (6) {New} Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (2) Men Cross set, passing left shoulders (8) Partner Swing A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Star Promenade Neighbor + Butterfly Whirl B1: (8) Ladies Chain to Partner (8) Long Lines Forward & Back B2: (8) Ladies Cast, push men across (8) {Same} Neighbor allemande right 1.75 CallingNotes: A very vigorous dance that will need lots of room. Title: Butterfly Migration v4 Level: 5 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 08 DayComposed: 25 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x (8) Butterfly Whirl while sliding Left {1} A2: (8) Star Left 3/4 (8) Circle Balance + California Twirl B1: (8) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Left Gypsy 1x + Men Orbit CW 1/2 CallingNotes: {1} Before dance have dancers face across in long lines and tell them which way "left" will be. NotesOther: HOWEVER WHOLE CONCEPT OF LEFT GYPSY TO WHIRL IS QUESTIONABLE - LADY CAN'T GET LEFT HAND BEHIND MAN'S BACK??? Title: Butterfly Migration v5 Level: 5 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 08 DayComposed: 25 Improper A1: (8) {1} Ladies Chain (8) Star Left 1x A2: (8) Partner Left Gypsy 1x (8) Butterfly Whirl while sliding Left {2} A2: (8) Ladies Gypsy (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Chain CallingNotes: {1} Start with ones below twos. {2} Before dance have dancers face across in long lines and tell them which way "left" will be. NotesOther: HOWEVER WHOLE CONCEPT OF LEFT GYPSY TO WHIRL IS QUESTIONABLE - LADY CAN'T GET LEFT HAND BEHIND MAN'S BACK??? Title: Butterfly Migration v6 Level: 5 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 08 DayComposed: 25 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x (8) Butterfly Whirl Shifting Becket-wise A2: (8) Ladies Chain to Partner (8) {Same} Ladies Gypsy B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left 1x NotesOther: Yes, the star left to left gypsy works. Ladies swing wide out of star while men do a little twirl-in-place CCW to face new neighbor. HOWEVER WHOLE CONCEPT OF LEFT GYPSY TO WHIRL IS QUESTIONABLE - LADY CAN'T GET LEFT HAND BEHIND MAN'S BACK??? Also the star left -> neighbor left gypsy DOES WORK! For the men, it should feel extra good!!! Title: Butterfly Migration v7 Level: 5 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 08 DayComposed: 25 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x (8) Butterfly Whirl while sliding Right {1} A2: (8) Circle Right 3/4 (8) Circle Balance + California Twirl B1: (8) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Ladies Left Gypsy 1x + Men Orbit CW 1/2 (8) Star Right 1x CallingNotes: {1} Before dance have dancers face across in long lines and tell them which way "right" will be. NotesOther: HOWEVER WHOLE CONCEPT OF LEFT GYPSY TO WHIRL IS QUESTIONABLE - LADY CAN'T GET LEFT HAND BEHIND MAN'S BACK??? Title: By Subterfuge and Surprise Improper A1: (8) Give & Take (men take) (8) Partner Swing A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Ladies Cast; Men Follow {1} B1: (4) Neighbor Gypsy 1x (4) Turn in place 1/2 CW (8) Former Neighbor Swing {2} B2: (8) Men forward to a long wave of men and balance (8) Men push away with their right hands, spin CW and sweep first neighbor into a swing CallingNotes: {1} Ladies turn CW 1/2 walk into spot vacated by her partner after the swing, and then walk across the set. The men follow their neighbor on this path. {2} End couples will have to wait with the lady on the left. NotesOtherPre: Variation - In A2, the ladies could cast, and then start a half hey across, passing by the left. Story line = men allemande left 1.5 and extend right hand to neighbor AS THOUGH for a star promenade. But the ladies are in the mood for a merry chase, so they evade the man with the cast and the walk across the set. The man follows. Then comes the further provocation of the gypsy followed by swing the other. Clearly if these flighty ladies are going to be captured, it must be by subterfuge and surprise. The men form their wave and balance, then spin around and capture their quarry. Interesting. Timing on the A2 sequence might be tough to teach. The lady would need to start the cast slightly before the men complete the allemande to allow the men continuation out of the allamande. I like the story line possibilities. Title: Careless Sally DV #1 Type: Contra ContraForm: Proper Formation: Triplet Music: Pet of the Piper, The Weaver and his Wife, or Little Burnt Potato YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 7 Progression: 2-3-1 Proper A1: (4) Actives take right hands & Balance Partner (8) Partner Allemande Right 1.5 (4) Go below one (twos move up) A2: (4) Actives take left hands and balance (8) Partner Allemande Left 1.5 (4) Go below one (threes move up) B1: (8) Ones & Threes Circle Left 1x (8) Ones up the center, cast with twos B2: (4) Ones & Threes balance partner (12) Ones & Threes do Three changes of Rights & Lefts NotesOther: The original was a triple minor contra. I have converted it to a triplet. Title: Cartoon Capers #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 21 Indecent A1: (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Men Trade (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Ladies Trade A2: (8) Half Hey Across (Men start passing left) (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Give and Take (Ladies Take) + Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Men roll their partners across. CallingNotes: This indecent formation dance progresses like a Becket dance. Not a good choice for a crowded hall due to the roll away across the set. Title: Cartoon Capers #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 21 Indecent A1: (8) Circle Right 1/2 + Men Trade (8) Circle Right 1/2 + Ladies Trade A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Scoop Partner, Star Promenade {1} B2: (2) Chainsaw Promenade CW to new neighbors (4) Men roll partner from right to left (10) As Couples, See-Saw {2} CallingNotes: {1} Give the Butterfly Whirl an extra 1/4 turn here so dancers face reverse promenade direction (CW), with the ladies in the center. {2} After the man rolls his partner over to his left, he immediately pulls her to his right, across the set and then back to back with the new neighbors. This indecent formation dance progresses like a Becket dance. Title: Cartoon Capers #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 21 Indecent A1: (8) Circle Right 1/2 + Men Trade (8) Circle Right 1/2 + Ladies Trade A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left {1} (8) {New} Men Allemande Left 1.5 CallingNotes: {1} The men will appreciate it here if the ladies give their partners a strong tug to send them into the Allemande Left. This Indecent formation dance progresses like a Becket dance. Title: Cavewoman #2 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 23 A1: Ladies walk across set and swing neighbor A2: Men walk across set and swing partner B1: Promenade Across + shift right during courtesy turn to face new neighbors Ladies Chain {with 1/2 courtesy turn} {1} B2: {New} Men Allemande Left 1.5 Scoop partner, star promenade + butterfly whirl CallingNotes: {1} Instead of the full courtesy turn to face across, dancers do half a courtesy turn, which will leave the men standing left-to-left in the center. NotesOther: Tried this one at the All Soles Potluck dance 7/2011. One of the dancers gave me a thumbs up. However when Darlene Underwood called it in Cincinnati (and I was dancing) I found that the transition between ladies chain and men allemande left 1.5 wasn't smooth. I was probably a tad late already from the promenade + shift right, and the abrupt reversal of direction between the chain and the men's allemande made it worse. I switched from a traditional courtesy turn to a twirl in the ladies chain, and that felt better. However I believe this revision (2012-09-04) is better still. The band in Cincinnati played a good deal faster than did the Columbus Open Band at the potluck which likely contributed to my differing impression. Also, Darlene introduced gypsies before the swings in A1 and A2. Though this worked, I kind of preferred the directness and simplicity of walking across the set, grabbing someone and swinging. That's what inspired the whole Caveman/Cavewoman series. "Caveman" is a dance by Jim Hemphill which inspired my first version of "Cavewoman". Title: Cavewoman #3 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 4 Becket A1: Ladies walk across set and swing neighbor A2: Men walk across set and swing partner B1: Promenade Across Ladies Chain + Promenade {with neighbor} Up or Down {1} B2: Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Men go stand next to partner {2} Promenade Partner Across {2} CallingNotes: {1} A truncated courtesy turn leaves the men standing left shoulder to left shoulder in the center, couples facing up or down. Up or Down until aligned with the next couple. {2} The men allemande their FORMER same sex neighbor. After the allemande, the men will see their partners in the next set. Men step up to their partners (as they do so, they will pass their FIRST same sex neighbor by the left). Ladies adopt the "teapot" pose used for a courtesy turn. Promenade partner across the set and turn as a couple to face new neighbors. TODO: Work out end effects! Title: Cavewoman #4 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 4 Reverse Becket A1: (16) Ladies walk across set and swing neighbor A2: (16) Men walk across set and swing partner B1: (8) Promenade Across + shift right during courtesy turn to face new neighbors (8) Ladies Chain B2: (4) {New} Men Allemande Left 1/2 (12) Scoop partner, star promenade + DOUBLE butterfly whirl CallingNotes: {1} A truncated courtesy turn leaves the men standing left shoulder to left shoulder in the center, couples facing up or down. NotesOther: Same as "Cavewoman #2", but the men's allemande is shortened and a double butterfly whirl has been added at the end. Title: Cavewoman #5 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 4 Reverse Becket A1: (16) Ladies walk across set and swing neighbor A2: (16) Men walk across set and swing partner B1: (8) Promenade Across + Promenade Up or Down to New Neigbhors {1} (8) {New} Men Allemande Left 1.5 B2: (8) Scoop neighbor, star promenade + butterfly whirl (8) Ladies Chain CallingNotes: A no-balance contra. {1} Promenade across but then, rather than turning as a couple to face across, dancers turn 1/4 turn as a couple to face up or down. Promenade to the next couple. Men catch left hands. Title: Cavewoman #6 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 4 Reverse Becket A1: (16) Ladies walk across set and swing neighbor A2: (16) Men walk across set and swing partner B1: (8) Promenade Across (8) Ladies Chain + Promenade {with neighbor} Up or Down {1} B2: (8) {New} Men Allemande Left 1x (8) Men assist neighbor into left diagonal ladies chain CallingNotes: {1} A truncated courtesy turn leaves the men standing left shoulder to left shoulder in the center, couples facing up or down. Up or Down until aligned with the next couple. Title: Chain the Hey Variant #1 Author1: Becky Hill Author2: Dave Notman Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) men allemande left 1.5 (8) partner swing B1: (8) promenande across set (8) right & left Across B2: (8) Half Hey (ladies start passing right) (3) Ladies go straight across the set to Neighbor (5) Neighbor Allemande Left {3/4 + Spin} + {1} CallingNotes: {1} Allemande left until the ladies face in. Then push with joined left hand and spin 270 CCW into the balance. NotesOther: Becky's original started with Do-si-Do and Swing, and ended with Ladies Chain. Thanks to Darlene Underwood for helping me with the ending. NotesOtherPre: Other Endings - I started changing Becky's dance because it lacked a balance. Another whole approach might be to change the initial Do-si-Do to an LLFB. _B2B (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (Variant #2) _B2B (8) Ladies Gypsy 1.5 (Variant #3) _B2B (4) Ladies Trade (4) Turn Single Right (Variant #4 - ENTERED) Either one of those lend themselves to spinning CW into the balance. The Turn-single-right makes for a very flirty goodbye. _B1 (8) Promenade Across (8) Ladies Chain _B2 (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Star Left 1x (Variant #5) The above variant bears some similarity to David Smukler's "Zero Sum Game". If you replace the Circle/Star sequence with a full hey you get Tony Parkes' "Hey Fever". _B1 (8) Promenade Across (8) Half Hey _B2 (8) Ladies Chain (8) Pass Through Across + Cross Trail (Variant #6) Like the above. It's straightforward and doesn't match anything else. _A1 (8) Double Richochet (ladies start) (8) Neighbor Swing _B2 (8) Half Hey (ladies start passing right) (8) Ladies Chain ( Variant #7 - nice but no balance ) _B2B (6) Ladies Chain w/ half courtesy turn (2) Men turn back over right shoulder (#8 - not sure of timing) _B2B (4) Ladies Pull by right while men shift right... (4) Swat the flea Title: Chased By Butterflies DV #1b Improper A1: Full Hey (Ladies start passing Left) A2: Gypsy Neighbor 3/4 + Everyone turn in place 180 {1} Wave of Four Balance + Men Spin Right B1: Half Hey Across (Ladies start passing Left) Partner Swing B2: Long Lines Forward & Back Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through CallingNotes: {1} The gypsy 3/4 puts the men left to left in the center. Then everyone uses the remaining music to turn in place 180 degrees so the men can join right hands in the center and left hands with their neighbors. During the turn in place, dancers continue locking eyes with their neighbor. Very flirty! NotesOther: Variation: B2=LLFB + Men roll Ladies + Star Left 3/4. Not sure about the timing of this sequence - dancers could get to new neighbors early. For future meditation: a dance that ends with a full star left and goes into the hey with new neighbors. Title: Chased By Butterflies DV #1c Improper A1: Full Hey (Ladies start passing Left) A2: Gypsy Neighbor 3/4 + Everyone turn in place 180 {1} Wave of Four Balance + Men Spin Right B1: Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: Long Lines Forward & Back Men Allemande Left 1.5 Title: Chased by Butterflies DV #1 Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 26 Becket A1 (8) Slide left + Circle left 3 places (8) Neighbor swing A2 (8) Long lines forward and back (8) Ladies allemande left 1 1/2 B1 (8) Ladies Scoop partner, star promenade then butterfly whirl (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1x B2 (8) Wave of Four {1} Balance & Spin Right (8) Partner swing CallingNotes: {1} Men are holding left hands in the center and neighbor in right. Ones are facing up. During the "Spin Right", the ladies spin across the set into their partner's arms for the swing. NotesOther: I initially misinterpreted the instructions for Jim's "Chased by Butterflies". I thought the ladies would allemande left and pick up their partners with their right, which would have put the man on the right after the butterfly whirl. But, for every misinterpretation, there's a new dance! Title: Chased by Butterflies Dave Variant #1 Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 26 Becket A1 (8) Slide left + Circle left 3 places (8) Neighbor swing A2 (8) Long lines forward and back (8) Ladies allemande LEFT 1 1/2 B1 (8) Ladies Scoop partner, star promenade then butterfly whirl (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1x B2 (8) Wave of Four {1} Balance & Spin Right (8) Partner swing CallingNotes: {1} Men are holding left hands in the center and neighbor in right. Ones are facing up. During the "Spin Right", the ladies spin across the set into their partner's arms for the swing. NotesOtherPre: I initially misinterpreted the instructions for Jim's "Chased by Butterflies". I thought the ladies would allemande left and pick up their partners with their right, which would have put the man on the right after the butterfly whirl. But, for every misinterpretation, there's a new dance! Title: Christmas Kitch Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 26 Improper A1: (16) Ones Balance & Swing - end facing up. A2: (8) Everyone go Up a double and back (8) Triple Cast {1} B1: (16) Ones turn contra corners - at the end of C.C., ones swerve left to end in the line where they started the dance - next to their neighbor. B2: (16) {Same} {2} Neighbor Balance & Swing C1: (16) Twos Balance & Swing - end facing DOWN {3} C2: (8) Everyone go DOWN a double and back (8) Triple Cast {4} D1: (16) TWOS turn contra corners - at the end twos swerve left to end in the line where they started the dance - next to their neighbor. D2: (16) {same} {5} Neighbor Balance & Swing CallingNotes: Be sure to leave room at the top of the hall for the "Up a double" move. {1} Triple Cast = ones cast down the outside while twos move up the middle + twos cast down while ones move up + ones cast down while twos move up. This move will likely consume slightly more than 8 counts of music, but dancers can steal a beat or two from the up-a-double preceding it. {2} The ones swing the neighbor that is now above them. {3} All the men are now in the ladies line. {4} This time, twos cast UP while ones move down - etc. {5} The twos will find the neighbor to swing below them. Title: Coal Country Contra Variant #3 Author1: Ron Buchannan Author2: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Ladies pull by right and allemande left your neighbor 1 1/2 (8) Gents Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Right & Left Through + Partner Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Men Do-si-Do {1} B2: (4) Ladies allemande Right 1x {2} (4) Ladies walk 180 CCW around partner {3} (8) Long lines go forward and back CallingNotes: {1} Men end the Do-si-Do where they started it - with their partner on the LEFT. {2} Ladies end the allemande facing out. {3} This is the progression - Reverse Becket. NotesOther: The variation is in A1 (GYPSY and swing), and in B1 (Allemande left 1/2 rather than roll). My notes said that the gypsy in A2 made A1 feel much less rushed. You could be late going into A2 and make it up during the gypsy/swing combination. Title: Crazy Eights DV #1 Author1: Steve Zakon-Anderson Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 7 Proper A1: (8) Actives Half Figure Eight Through Twos {below} (8) Actives Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (4) Wave of Four Balance (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (8) Ones Swing B1: (16) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Actives Half Figure Eight Though Twos {above} Title: Cuddle 2011-08-21.001 Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance & Cuddle Partner B1: (8) Promenade Across, ladies spin out CW (8) Partner See Saw B2: (4) Men Trade Places {1} (12) Swing Partner Across NotesOther: Cuddle Dances based on Ken Gall's Contra Cuddle: CallingNotes: {1} passing right shoulders. Title: Cuddle 2011-08-21.002 Formation: Duple Minor ContraForm: Improper Progression: Single Direction: Rev A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward; On way back, men Face Partner & Cuddle (8) Promenade Across + Ladies Spin CW (fling out of cuddle) B2: (8) Star Left 3/4 (8) New Neighbors Star Right 1x NotesOther: Cuddle Dances based on Ken Gall's Contra Cuddle: CallingNotes: Warning: REVERSE PROGRESSION with Indecent reentry! Title: Dancing Ants Dave Variant #1 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 11 Level: 2 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Balance Box-the-Gnat (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 {1} (8) {New} Neighbor Do-si-Do CallingNotes: {1} Ladies must give an extra twirl here to face new neighbors. Title: Dancing Ants Dave Variant #2 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 11 Level: 2 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 {1} CallingNotes: {1} Ladies must give an extra twirl here to face new neighbors. NotesOther: Dancers might have trouble with the differing sequences that follow the two LLFB. Title: Dancing Women Divine Wind #7.txt Improper A1: Neighbor Gypsy 1x Long Waves (men facing in balance) + Men trade A2: Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: Circle Left 3/4 Neighbor Swing B2: LLFB Half Hey (ladies start right) Notes: This was derived from the now scrapped "Cape Fear Spin Gypsy #2". Title: Deluge in Dublin Dave Variant Author1: Dave Sebolt/Kate Power Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 5 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Right Gypsy 1.5 (8) Future Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1x (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left 1x Title: Druids Reel Waltz Ver #2.txt # A1: (12) Star R (12) Gypsy Neighbor -> Wave ladies in center A2: (12) Wave Balance; ladies to partner (12) partner two hand turn B1: ?? Circle left 3/4 or star left no hands or all spin right. (12) (same wave as in A part) wave bal spin right B2: (12) 1/2 hey (6) Star Left 1/2 + ??? Men spin L ladies spin R. Title: Enids Delight Modified #2 Improper A1: Neighbor balance & Swing A2: Men Allemande Left 1.5 Pick up partner, star prom across + Butterfly whirl to face up or down. B1: Promenade up, turn as C, promenade back. B2: Whirl again. Ladies chain across. CallingNotes: As in earlier versions of Enid's delight modified, the couples have to start the second whirl early. Title: Fair is Unfair Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 2 Becket A1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Ladies Chain {to neighbor} A2: (8) Circle Right 1/2 + Ladies Trade passing left (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Men Trade passing RIGHT (8) {Next} Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Chain on near right diagonal to partner NotesOther: In the Circle X 1/2 + Someone Trade, the person who is heading back across the set (if circling right, the lady or if circling left, the man) should be the person who trades places with the same sex opposite. However if dancers start the circles with the lady on the LEFT, this rule works the opposite way. So you could have LLFB + Roll, Circle R 1/2 + Men trade or LLFB + ladies roll men + circle Left 1/2 + ladies trade... Title: Fast and Furious #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 12 Becket A1: (4) Men Trade Passing Left (or 1/2 Allemande) (4) Men Roll Neighbor (4) Ladies Trade Passing Left (or 1/2 Allemande) (4) Ladies Roll their Partners A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain Back B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start passing right) (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Star Left 1x NotesOther: The star left at the end flows nicely into the fast action in A1. I'm not 100% sure about the roll -> pass left transition for the ladies in the latter half of A1. I think it will work, but if this dance is ever tried, be sure to inquire about that point. This one starts the same, but has a slick progression at the end. Ron Buchannan used something similar in his "Coal Country Contra". Title: Fast and Furious #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 27 Becket A1: (4) Men Trade Passing Left (or 1/2 Allemande) (4) Men Roll Neighbor (4) Ladies Trade Passing Left (or 1/2 Allemande) (4) Ladies Roll their Partners A2: (16) Full Hey (Ladies start passing right) B1: (8) Ladies step forward to a wave + wave of ladies balance (8) Partner Swing {1} B2: (4) Pass Through Across (4) Men Walk 180 around partner {2} (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} Men should edge forward, ready to sweep their partner into a swing as soon as they turn around. {2} This is kind of like a gypsy in which one person, in this case the lady, turns in place. Everyone gazes into partner's eyes. Man walks forward and 180 degrees around his partner, while the lady turns 180 in place. This is where the dance progresses. NotesOther: Too much novel material in one dance!!! Need to break this up and pair it with more traditional sequences. Shades of Ron Buchannan's "Coal Country Contra" in B2. The star left at the end flows nicely into the fast action in A1. I'm not 100% sure about the roll -> pass left transition for the ladies in the latter half of A1. I think it will work, but if this dance is ever tried, be sure to inquire about that point. Title: Flow Junky's Reel Author1: Dave Notman Author2: Jim Hemphill Reverse Becket Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT 1/4 + turn individually 1/4 turn right, so ones face down single file. A1: (2) (lady in lead) Single file promenade up or down to next couple (6) Men 1/2 turn single and then cross set while ladies allemande left 1.5 {1} (8) Gypsy Partner 1x (until ladies meet each other in the center again) A2: (8) Half Hey (ladies start passing left) (8) Partner swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Half Hey (ladies start passing right) CallingNotes: My original thought was that the men would orbit CW 1/2, but there's too little time. I figure they will be a little shy of the other side of the set in 8 steps, but they can catch up a little bit during the gypsy by keeping the gypsy close. The two styles of half hey will be difficult for the ladies. Title: Flow Junky's Reel #2 Reverse Becket Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT 1/4 + take partner in promenade position (ones facing down). A1: (2) Promenade up or down to new neighbors (CCW around the oval) (6) Men catch left hands, couples Star Promenade and Butterfly Whirl (8) Half Hey (ladies start passing right) A2: (8) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor swing B2: (4) Pass Through Across (4) California Twirl with Neighbor (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 - Scoop partner CallingNotes: I'm hoping the man's momentum will be such that he can sweep his partner up or down and into the star promenade in just 8 counts. Title: Frederick Contra Variant YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 14 Author1: Tom Hinds Author2: Dave Notman Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Allemande RIGHT 1.5 {1} A2: (16) partner balance and swing B1: (8) Down the hall Four in Line, turn as couples (8) Return, bend the line B2: (8) circle left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: The ladies can end the allemande with a little spin in place before joining hands with partner to swing. NotesOther: Author of DancesEasyCall.pdf (heartland) suggested an almost identical variant in which the ladies allemande LEFT 1.5 in A1. I think the dance will be more interesting if they allemande right. Title: Galloping Gals, Galloping Gents Becket A1: (8) Star Left 1x (8) Twos Gypsy 1.5 {1} A2: (8) First Man and Second Lady {2} walk forward - form a long wave and balance right and left (8) Second Man and First Lady walk forward - form a long wave and balance right and left B2: (8) Men Gallop (sashay) down the center while ladies move down one place (8) Men Gallop back and cast down the outside one place while ladies move back up the center B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + slide Left {2} (8) Partner Swing C1: (8) Star Left 1x (8) Twos Gypsy 1.5 {1} C2: (8) First Man and Second Lady {2} walk forward - form a long wave and balance right and left (8) Second Man and First Lady walk forward - form a long wave and balance right and left D1: (8) Two Ladies gallop {3} (8) Ladies return, cast around gents, gents shift up D2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + slide Left {2} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} It's a right shoulder gypsy. To start the gypsy, the lady must turn 180 CW to face her partner, then gypsy 1.5. While the twos gypsy 1.5, the ones may also gypsy, but they go only once around (stole this move from a Jim Hemphill dance - grin). When the gypsies are done, the two men are below the two ladies. {2} The ladies will be leading some of these slides to the left. {3} No need for the men to shift as the ladies gallop down the set, as they are already positioned for the ladies to cast up between them. This dance looks easy on the surface, but there are those little details to remember - the ladies putting in that extra shift down so the men can cast up through them, and the ones remembering that they only get to gypsy 1x. Other than that, I think it flows smoothly. It's a high energy dance with an old fashioned flavor. I also considered having the ones do the 1.5 gypsy. That's more natural, because we think of the ones as the active couple. And it had the additional merit of making the men responsible for that extra shift down the set so the ladies could cast through. However the first corners weren't positioned correctly (they were facing out after the gypsies), so I had to start the waves with the second corners. I figured that would only confuse the English Country dancers in the crowd. Title: Greenfield Petronella DV #2 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 4 Improper A1: (8) Balance & Petronella Turn (8) Balance & Petronella Turn A2: (8) Circle Balance + California Twirl (8) New Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left) (8) Circle Left 3/4 NotesOther: The original was a double progression dance. This one is single progression, with the progression occurring in A2. At the end of B2, you balance and spin with the neighbor you got in A2. Title: Hayja Vu Adieu Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 9 Level: 6 Becket A1: (8) {1} Ladies Chain + Courtesy Fling {INCORRECT UNDERSTANDING OF C-Fling} (4) Pull Neighbor {Zero} by right (4) Neighbor {Minus-1} Left Allemande 1x A2: (8) Neighbor {Zero} Right Allemande 1.5 {2} (8) {with Neighbor Plus+1} Half Hey Across (Men start right) B1: (16) Men Cross + Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} Neighbor Zero is the one you start the dance with. Neighbor Minus-1 is your former neighbor (off on the right diagonal). Neighbor Plus+1 is your future neighbor (off on the left diagonal). Dancers out at the end should stand in indecent formation (lady on the left). {2} Dancers out at the end many trade places with their partners now. {3} Dancers should now be with their partners on the side of the set where they started the dance. Neighbor Plus+1 should be across the way. END EFFECTS - Dancers going out at the ends must delay crossing over until they have done the left allemande in A1. Then they cross and wait as for an improper dance. NotesOther: The title is a reference to Jim Hemphill's "Hayja Vu II". End effects are still more complex than I would like, but that seems to be intrinsic to the courtesy fling to allemande next sequence. Title: Hayja Vu Deux Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 9 Level: 6 Becket A1: (8) {1} Ladies Chain + Courtesy Fling {INCORRECT UNDERSTANDING OF C-Fling} (4) Pull Neighbor {Zero} by right (4) Neighbor {Minus-1} Left Allemande 1x A2: (8) Neighbor {Zero} Right Allemande 1.5 (8) Neighbor {Plus+1} Left Shoulder Gypsy 1x B1: (12) Men pass right to half hey, then orbit CCW back to home side. Ladies follow Neighbor {Plus+1} into the hey, but as soon as the ladies can take right hands, they allemande right 1.5 (4) {2} Partner Gypsy B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing CallingNotes: {1} Neighbor Zero is the one you start the dance with. Neighbor Minus-1 is your former neighbor (off on the right diagonal). Neighbor Plus+1 is your future neighbor (off on the left diagonal). {2} Dancers should now be with their partners on the side of the set where they started the dance. Neighbor Plus+1 should be across the way. END EFFECTS: Dancers going out at the ends must delay crossing over until they have done the left allemande in A1. Then they cross and wait as for an improper dance. NotesOther: The title is a reference to Jim Hemphill's "Hayja Vu II" and to the voodoo timing in A2/B1. I think dancers will actually complete the left gypsy in A2 in 6 steps, and then use that time for the hey in B1. Doubt the world is ready for this one any time soon. Title: Hayja Zoo Author1: Dave Notman Level: 4 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 09 DayComposed: 07 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left) {1} A2: (8) {Former} Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right) {2} B1: (4) {Original} Neighbor Allemande Right 3/4 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Partner Swing B1: (16) Men Cross + Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} End the hey with men facing in and ladies facing out. Former neighbor should be to your left. {2} End the hey with men facing out and ladies facing in. Your original neighbor is to your right. NotesOther: Based on a dance by Jim Helphill, "Hayja Vu II". The title is both a tongue in cheek reference to Jim's title, and a guess about what will happen when this rather fast paced dance is performed by a crowd too inexperienced for it. Title: Hayja Zoo #2 Author1: Dave Notman Level: 6 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 09 DayComposed: 07 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left) {1} A2: (8) {Former} Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right) {2} B1: (4) {Original} Neighbor Allemande Right 3/4 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Partner Swing B1: (16) Men Cross + Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} End the hey with men facing in and ladies facing out. Former neighbor should be to your left. {2} End the hey with men facing out and ladies facing in. Your original neighbor is to your right. NotesOther: Based on a dance by Jim Helphill, "Hayja Vu II". The title is both a tongue in cheek reference to Jim's title, and a guess about what will happen when this rather fast paced dance is performed by a crowd too inexperienced for it. Title: Herringbones Zig Zag Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 1 Type: Contra Formation: Other FormationOther: Lm 2x2, Alternating Improper & Indecent Progression: Single 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 + Men Roll Partner Across CallingNotes: This dance will require lots of space along the line due to the roll-away across at the end. This is a ZIG ZAG DANCE! Dancers will alternate between improper and indecent formation. Start improper, but tell any un-paired couples at ends to stand with lady on the left. End Effects - when you go out, DON'T CROSS OVER. When the next iteration of the dance delivers new neighbors to the end couple, they will again have swapped sides of the set, so the sexes will be paired correctly! NotesOther: Like Pinstripes but as a zig-zag dance. NotesOtherPre: JH - The original version looks like it would need alot of space vertically along the line for everyone to 2-hand turn in the center. Adding length and thus more ground to cover for newbies might have contributed. It is suprising they couldn't figure out the neighbor do si do out of a long lines. I wonder if a poussette might work. B1 Partner do si do Long lines B2 With partner 1/2 poussette, (ladies forward to start) Two hand turn with partner Title: House of Pigs DV #2 Author1: Rick Mohr ?? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1x {1} (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Ladies Twirl 1/2 CW {2} A2: (8) {With Shadow} Star Left 1x (8) Partner Allemande Right 1.5 B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left) (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: {1} Men must insert a CW twirl 1/2 to get ready for the circle left. {2} To make the transition between the circle and the star, the man can just let go of the lady across and step to his left a bit. The lady must actually turn around to face her shadow for the star. A CW twirl 1/2 will do this very elegantly. While unusual, this has the effect of making the first progression improper rather than indecent. Title: House of Pigs DV #2b Author1: Rick Mohr ?? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Star Right 1.25 A2: (8) {With Shadow} Star Left 1x {1} (8) Partner Allemande Right 1.5 B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Men start Left) (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: {1} Couples at ends must wait with lady on the left until they have done the left star. Title: House of Pigs DV #2c Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 (4) Long Waves Balance (Men facing in) (4) Box Circulate (Men cross Ladies Loop Right) {1} A2: (8) With Shadow {2} - Star Left 1x (8) Partner Allemande Right 1.5 B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left) (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: {1} End couples wait with lady on the LEFT until they complete the star. {2} After box circ, have men face out ladies face in. Everyone look LEFT - there's your shadow. Title: House of Pigs DV #3 Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (4) Neighbor 1/2 Gypsy (4) Star Right 1/2 (8) Former Neighbors Star Left 1x A2: (4) First Neighbor Allemande Right 1x (12) 3/4 Hey Across (L:L P:R M:L N:R L:L) {1} B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: {1} Men start the hey by looping out and to their left. Title: House of Pigs DV #4 Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Ladies Twirl 1/2 CW {1} A2: (8) {With Shadow} Star Left 1x (8) {With Partner} Half Hey Across (Men Start Left) B1: (8) Half Hey Back {Men Left again} (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Circle Balance + California Twirl CallingNotes: {1} To make the transition between the circle and the star, the man can just let go of the lady across and step to his left a bit. The lady must actually turn around to face her shadow for the star. A CW twirl 1/2 will do this very elegantly. While unusual, this has the effect of making the first progression improper rather than indecent. Title: House of Pigs DV #5 Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (6) Star Right 3/4 {1} (2) Ladies Twirl CW 1/4 (8) Next Neighbors Star Right 7/8 {2} A2: (4) {Original} Men Allemande Left 3/8 (8) Star Promenade Partner + Butterfly Whirl (4) Ladies Allemande Right 3/4 B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 {3} CallingNotes: {1} Use a hands across star, and ladies give a push on count 7 to get themselves oriented for the next right-hand star. The men can let go a bit early and just walk up or down into the star with the next neighbors. {2} End couples must wait with the lady on the left for this star. Tell dancers if they get it wrong, to just star right with whoever is there. {3} Ladies end the allemande with a push an a spin 1/4 CW to send them into the RH star with the next couple. NotesOther: A difficult dance, what with all the extra twirls to make the transitions. Title: House of Pigs DV #6 Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (8) Star Left 3/4 (8) Shadow Star Right 1x A2: (8) Partner Allemande Left 1.5 (4) Men Allemande Right 3/4 (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4 B1: (16) Men Trade Places passing left and swing partner B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through up or down Title: House of Pigs DV #6b Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 20 Rating: 4 Level: Intermediate Advanced Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through up or down (8) New Neighbor Do-si-Do A2: (8) Clap 2x + Star Left 3/4 (8) {Separate from partner & w/ Shadow} Star Right 1x B1: (8) Partner Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Men go swing Neighbor B2: (16) Give & Take (Ladies Take) Partner Swing NotesOther: I danced this with ghosts and was about to discard it, thinking that dancers would almost certainly turn the star in A2 too far. Then I hit on the idea of the 2x clap to soak up the extra music. BINGO! It felt just right! Title: House of Pigs DV #6c Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 20 Rating: 3 Level: Intermediate Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through up or down (8) New Neighbor Do-si-Do A2: (8) Clap 2x + Star Left 3/4 (8) Long Waves Balance {men facing out} + Partner Allemande Left 3/4 B1: (8) Waves of Four Balance + Men pull by right (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (16) Give & Take (Ladies Take) Partner Swing NotesOther: SO CLOSE to being a really great dance!!!! My only hesitation is the timing of the long wave balance. Somehow it doesn't feel quite satisfying starting on the second half of a phrase. After dancing it again, I decided it was still pretty nice despite that minor flaw. CallingCard: # # Circle Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 CL 3 + Pass| Three Places # # --- Pass Through Next One N DSD | Do-si Do # # --- # # Clap Twice ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 XX Star 3/4| Star Left Three Places --- # # Long Waves L.WV P.AL | Balance # Partner Left --- Three Q. Waves-of Four ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 W4 Bal+M:R | Balance # Men Right --- Neighbor Swing # # N.Sw | (4) --- # # Give-and Take ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 GAT L Take | Ladies Take Partner Swing --- (4) | (4) --- # # Circle Left Title: House of Pigs DV #7 Author1: Rick Mohr ?? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (8) Star Left {1} 3/4 + Pass Partner by left up or down (8) {With Shadow} Star Right 1x A2: (4) Partner Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Half Hey (Ladies start right) (4) Ladies Allemande right 3/4 B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing {3} B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Wave of Four {4} Balance + Neighbor Allemande Right 3/4 CallingNotes: {1} Or perhaps circle right. The circle right would be a favorite move of Rick's, but the star left 3/4 is much smoother. {2} End couples must wait for the star with the lady on the left. {3} Men should end the swing in the center, ready to take left hands. {4} Wave is (caller left to right) F2(down)-M1(up)-M2(down)-F1(up). To get into this wave elegantly, the ladies may walk 3/4 of a turn single to the right while the men are allemanding. Title: House of Pigs DV #8 Author1: Rick Mohr ?? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 20 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 {+ Ooze to Wave} {1} (8) Wave of Four Balance + Advance A2: (8) Wave of Four Balance + Gypsy Neighbor #2 1/2 + Return to Partner (8) Half Hey (P:R M:L N:R L:L} B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: {1} Men in center holding left hands. Partner is in right. Title: House of Pigs DV #9 Author1: Rick Mohr ?? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 20 Rating: 1.5 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down A2: (8) STAR Left 3/4 + Partner Allemande Left 1/2 (8) {Separate from P and with Shadow} Star Right 1x B1: (8) Partner Allemande Left 1x (8) Men {with same sex Neighbor #2} Do-si-Do B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing CallingNotes: Ideally, dancers who go out in A1 will refrain from crossing until their neighbors return for the RH star in A2, but it's not a big disaster if the star looks a bit lopsided. NotesOther: Fun, but little interaction with neighbor. An intermediate on the way to DV #10. Title: House of Pigs DV #10 Author1: Rick Mohr ?? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 20 Rating: 1.5 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down A2: (8) STAR Left 3/4 + Partner Allemande Left 1/2 (8) {Separate from P and with Shadow} Star Right 1x+ B1: (4) {Men, with same sex Neighbor #2} Allemande Left 1/2 (12) Neighbor #2 Swing B2: (16) Give & Take (Ladies Take), Partner Swing CallingNotes: Ideally, dancers who go out in A1 will refrain from crossing until their neighbors return for the RH star in A2, but it's not a big disaster if the star looks a bit lopsided. NotesOther: Tried it with ghosts .. TOO MUCH!!! Fast and unforgiving! Title: House of Pigs DV #11 Author1: Rick Mohr ?? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 20 Rating: 3.5 Level: Intermediate Advanced Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down (8) Neighbor #2 Do-si-Do A2: (8) STAR Left 3/4 + Partner Allemande Left 1/2 (8) {Separate from P} Star Right {with shadow} 1x+ {1} B1: (4) Men {with same sex Neighbor #2} Allemande Left 1/4 (12) Neighbor #2 Swing {2} B2: (16) Give & Take (Ladies Take), Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} The gents in the right hand starts will be the original two gents (from A1, before the pass through). One lady will be a shadow, but the other lady will be some random woman from a future foursome. Ideally, dancers who go out in A1 will refrain from crossing until their neighbors return for the RH star in A2, but it's not a big disaster if the star looks a bit lopsided. The RH star goes all the way around and one step more until men can take left hands with their same sex neighbor #2. {2} I think the neighbor swing will leave couples a little bit askew. Tell dancers to look for their partner a bit diagonally to their right. Couples square up during the give and take by shifting a bit right until their partners are right across the set. Title: I'll Meet You on the Other Side #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 6 Setup: Allemande Neighbor Left 1.25 so men are right-to-right in middle. Improper A1: (6) In Large Ovals, SINGLE FILE Promenade past Three {1} (4) With Neighbor #4, Men Allemande Right 1/2 + Men step around Partner {2} (6) {As Couples} CW Chainsaw Promenade Partner Back to Neighbor #1 A2: (4) Ladies pull by right (12) Neighbor swing B1: (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin (8) Partner Swing B2: (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Ladies Trade Places with a 1/2 gypsy by right (8) New Neighbor Allemande Left 1.25 CallingNotes: This dance will require lots of space between the lines. {1} Tell dancers to make note of their neighbors. The ladies promenade counter-clockwise in the outer oval while men promenade clockwise in the inner oval. Dancers must loop around the ends! END COUPLES SHOULD PARTICIPATE! Tell dancers, "this is neighbor #1. You will pass #2 and #3 and when men reach neighbor #4, they take right hands and allemande right 1/2 over to their partner, AND THEN... {2} While the men allemande, the ladies turn 180 to face the other way, and then ladies should slide one step to their right (towards the center of the set). Men walk behind their partner's back and cozy up to her in promenade position. So during the promenade back, the ladies are in their customary position, to the man's right. A varsouvienne promenade is particularly elegant here. Recommended Tempo - a bit on the slow side. NotesOther: Dedicated to Dulcy Sacan (Nemeth), June 8, 1985 - May 19, 2012 Dance revised 7/9/2013 - changed distance of single file promenade and timing of A1. NotesOtherPre: Possible alternate ending (I'm skeptical) (3) Advance to neighbor #3 (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 1-2 fudge time for the men to get into promenade position on the outside track (3) Return to neighbor #1. Title: Identity Crisis #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 12 Setup: Indecent + Ones Trade with Twos Indecent A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Right Diagonal Right & Left Through B1: (8) Ladies Gypsy (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 {1} (8) Circle Balance + California Twirl CallingNotes: This dance double progresses forward, and then reverse progresses once. A sure formula for end effects! {1} Ones are now above the twos. A bit problematic, as couples at the end must position themselves for the right diagonal move in A2, which is the reverse of the convention for a Becket dance. Title: Identity Crisis #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 12 Setup: Indecent + Ones Trade with Twos Indecent A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Scoop partner & Left Diagonal Promenade {1} B1: (8) Ladies Gypsy (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 {2} (8) Circle Balance + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: This dance double progresses forward, and then reverse progresses once. A sure formula for end effects! {1} The men will have to release left hands in the middle. During the promenade, the men will pass the left diagonal man by the left. Not sure if there will be time for a Butterfly Whirl after the promenade. {2} Ones are facing up, twos are facing down. Title: Identity Crisis #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 12 Setup: Indecent + Ones Trade with Twos Indecent A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Scoop partner & Left Diagonal Promenade {1} B1: (4) Pass Through Across (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 {2} (8) Circle Balance + California Twirl CallingNotes: {1} The men will have to release left hands in the middle. During the promenade, the men will pass the left diagonal man by the left. Probably not time for a Butterfly Whirl after the promenade. {2} Ones are facing down, twos are facing up. Title: Identity Crisis #4 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 12 Indecent A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (16) Ladies Chain Over & Back B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down {1} (8) {New} Neighbor Gypsy 1.5 CallingNotes: {1} Ones pass up, twos pass down. Title: Identity Crisis #5 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 12 Setup: Indecent + Men join left hands to Wave of Four Indecent A1: (4) Wave of Four Balance (12) Neighbor Swing A2: (16) Ladies Chain Over & Back B1: (4) Pass Through Across (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 {1} (8) {New} Neighbor Allemande Right 1.75 {2} CallingNotes: {1} After the allemande, ones face up and twos face down to find new neighbors. {2} Until the men can catch left hands in the middle to form a new wave of four. Title: Incomplete 2012-09-13.001 Author1: Dave Notman Improper A1: (16) Ones Balance & Swing A2: (8) Ones Split Twos with Handy Hand Allemande 1.5 (8) Twos Swing {end facing up} B1: (8) Twos Half Figure Eight {up through new Ones} (8) Ones Half Figure Eight {down through twos} B2: (8) ?????????? SOMETHING MISSING (8) Bal Ring + Circle L 1/2 NotesOther: Scribbled note says "double prog if not done with roll". Alternate ending = Pass Through Across & Cal Twirl Title: Jim's Doghouse Reel Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 17 Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ones roll Twos (8) As in 1/2 figure eight, lady #1 splits twos (above) and walks around man #2 to stand behind partner A2: (8) Lady #1 gives partner a push - man #1 splits twos (above) and walks around lady #2 to partner's vacant spot (8) Neighbor Swing B1: - Men observe which side of the set you are standing on. This is where you will swing your parter. But first... - (8) Man #1 forms a circle with 2 ladies and circles {left?} 1.25. Ones arch, shoot lady #2 through the arch %% Circle L | Unequal (8) Partner swing {1} B2: (8) Star Left 3/4 (8) {#2 lady turns back over right shoulder} Twos Swing {end facing up} CallingNotes: {1} After the swing, dancers are in Becket formation (improper + circle left 1/4). Lady #1 and man #2 can begin the first swing early. Lady #2 should have a nice moment, as the #1 man can rest his right hand on her back as he passes behind her, and then sweeps her into the swing. NotesOther: B2 IS A PROVISIONAL ENDING # Title: Knox County Reel # YearComposed: 2011 # MonthComposed: 09 # DayComposed: 23 # # Becket # # A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 # (8) Neighbor Swing # A2: (4) Circle Left 1/2 # (4) Ladies Gypsy 1/2 # (8) Star Right 1x # B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing # B2: (8) Promenade Across # (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left # # NotesOther: Tried 2013-04-27 at Clintonville. People were late for star. Didn't know which way to turn after ladies trade or star->swing. Poor call timing may have contributed. 1) Change "ladies trade" to "Gypsy 1/2". 2) Tell dancers "next comes two four-count moves. Title: Ladies Hang on Tight YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 6 DayComposed: 2 Author1: Dave Notman Level: Advanced Becket A1: (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (12) Neighbor swing A2: (8) Star Left 1x {1} (8) Ladies Right Diagonal Chain {2} B1: (4) Pass Through Across (4) California Twirl (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Gents roll Ladies B2: (8) Promenade Across {3} (8) Double Butterfly Whirl CallingNotes: {1} Dancers may tend to be late in the Swing->Star Left transition, as the woman's left hand is behind her neighbors back. Tell them to get going in a circular promenade, without hands, and join up the star when they can. {2} This chain will be to a shadow. Couples at the ends should position themselves in anticipation for this right diagonal chain (same as for a reverse becket dance, though this is a regular becket dance). {3} The roll to promenade transition is a magic moment. The man reaches out his right arm and sweeps his partner into the promenade. On the way over, the woman should lift her left arm over her partner's head to rest on his shoulder, as she will need a secure hand hold for the double butterfly whirl that ends the dance. Title: Lady One Goes to Jail Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 17 Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ones roll Twos (8) As in 1/2 figure eight, lady #1 splits twos (above) and walks around man #2 to stand behind partner A2: (8) Lady #1 gives partner a push - man #1 splits twos (above) and walks around lady #2 to partner's vacant spot (8) Neighbor Swing B1: - Men observe which side of the set your partner is standing on. That's the side where you will swing your parter. But first... - (8) Lady #1 steps into center. The other three form a circle of three around her, and circle left 1.25 (8) Partner swing {1} B2: - provisional ending - (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) {#2 man turns back} Twos Swing {end facing up} CallingNotes: {1} After the swing, dancers are in reverse Becket formation (improper + circle right 1/4). Lady #1 and man #2 can begin the first swing early. Lady #2 should have a nice moment, as the #1 man can rest his right hand on her back as he passes behind her, and then sweeps her into the swing. NotesOther: The story line for this dance goes as follows. In B1, dancers bring Lady #1 to trial on charges of having callously dumped her partner, aggravated partner theft, and public wantonness. She is duly convicted and sent to jail. However upon her parole, she finds her loyal partner waiting for her at the prison gate. They go home for a swing. Jim's response - At the end of A2 Gent 1 would be on the ladies side having swung lady 2, Gent 2 on gents side with lady 1. Your instructions are Men observe which side of the set your partner is standing on. That's the side where you will swing your parter. But first. So this would mean that while Gent 1 is circling with the 2 ladies, gent 2 would need to cross the set to be where instructed for the swing. I'm not sure how that would work. What if you had partners swing where the gents were at the end of A2. The 3 could circle left once and a bit more then couple 1 arch & send lady 2 thru to her partner. Then B2 could be star left 3, lady 2 turn back and swing partner, end facing up. I think turning back to swing out of a star works better from left star. The wrist hold stars bring dancers into a pretty closely packed formation. The flow into a swing works best turning back over the right shoulder so with a star right you wind up turning into a tightly packed formation. Left star you turn to the outside over your right shoulder creating more space. Dave - change the Star Right 3/4 to a Circle Left 3/4. Implement Jim's comments as Jim's Doghouse Reel. Title: Let's Roll #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men A2: (8) Men {1} Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Left Diagonal Right & Left Through {2} (8) Circle Left 3/4 B2: (8) {Original neighbor} Ladies Gypsy (8) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} The second, same sex neighbor will be diagonally to the man's left. {2} Original Neighbors should be directly across the set. Title: Let's Roll! Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men {1} A2: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Partner Allemande Right 3/4 {2} (8) Long Waves Balance + {Reverse} Box Circulate {3} B1: (16) Long Waves Balance + Ladies Cross; Partner Swing B2: (8) Right Diagonal Promenade Across {4} (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Ladies Trade Places NotesOther: Double forward progression, then double reverse progression, and an unusual single forward progression at the end! If anyone is ever crazy enough to try this, it would be best to do so in a Sicilian Circle formation. Probably too new and too complex to be performed any time soon. At the very least, the unusual progression at the end is a keeper. I think it will feel smooth going into the LLFB at the start. Jim's note: At the top of A2, which men allemande left? Is it the one diagonally across to the left or right? Answer: the one diagonally to the left (the second same sex neighbor). Jim: It would be an easy dance to get lost in with some wicked end effects. CallingNotes: {1} After the second roll, everyone has double progressed. {2} The swing through will leave the men facing in, lady facing out, partner in right hand. {3} (Reverse) Box Circulate = Men walk across set, while ladies loop to their right to face in. Result is another set of long waves with lady looking at partner's back, across the set. {4} During the promenade, men will pass left shoulders. It might be tempting to have the ladies pass right shoulders, but I think that doing so will result in dancers completing the move too soon. After the diagonal promenade, couples will be facing their original neighbors across the set. Title: Love - Dave Variant Author1: John Nance Author2: Dave Notman Becket A1: (8) Slide Left + Circle Left 1/2, Ladies Roll Partner Left to Right {1} (8) Circle Left 1/2, Ladies roll Neighbor Left to Right {Across} A2: (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1-1/2 (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 B2: (8) Partner Gypsy and Swing CallingNotes: {1} The first roll away is along the sides. The second one goes across the set. Title: Lucky in Love Dave Variant Author1: John Coffman YearComposed: 11 MonthComposed: 4 Improper A1: (8) {With partner slide right and} Weave the Line past Two {1} (8) Circle Right 1X with these Neighbors #3 A2: (16) Neighbor #2 Gypsy and Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain {2} (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies CallingNotes: {1} Face up or down. With partner slide right. Pass Neighbor #1 by the left. Slide left and pass neighbor #2 by the right, then slide to the right back into lines facing neighbor #3. The final slide to the right flows smoothly into the circle right. {2} At this point, the dance has double-progressed. At the end of B2 the ladies roll the one they swung from their left to their right, thereby reverse progressing one position. NotesOther: John's original had the ladies roll the men. However this makes for an awkward transition between the roll-away and the slide to the right. If the men roll the ladies, that transition will be much smoother. Title: Monarchs on the Milkweed Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 20 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back {1} (8) Ladies pass right into next set and allemande next same sex neighbor 1/2 {2} A2: (8) Double Butterfly Whirl {3} (8) Promenade Across B1: (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin {4} (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 {5} (8) Ladies Chain CallingNotes: {1} Look at the couple on your left diagonal. Very soon, the ladies will join the man over there for some fun. But for now everyone face across, take hands in long lines, and go forward & back. {2} In detail - Everyone let go of everyone else. ladies take one step into the set towards their neighbors. Everyone turn 1/4 turn to your left. Ladies walk up or down the set into the next set, where they take right hands with a new same sex neighbor, and allemande right 1/2. {3} Ladies look to your left. There's that man I introduced you to earlier. Men put your right arm around your new neighbor's waist and sweep her into a double butterfly whirl. End the double whirl facing across. {4} Ladies add a little extra spin to find their partners coming towards them from the next set. Partner swing! {5} There's an opportunity for a "magic moment" here. After the men allemande, they can assist their neighbor into the chain. Title: Monarchs on the Milkweed #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 20 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back {1} (8) Star Right 1x {2} A1: (8) Men Orbit CCW 1/2 while Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 {3} (4) Ladies walk past their partner and continue up or down into the next set (4) Ladies {with new same sex neighbor} Allemande right 1/2 A2: (8) {New} Neighbor Allemande Left 1.75 {4} (8) Promenade Across B1: (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin {4} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} First, introduce future neighbor to the ladies. He's on the right diagonal. But when you meet up with him, he's going to be on your side of the set. {2} Use hands-across stars. {3} Men cast out of the star into the CCW orbit, while ladies continue turning by the right. {4} To transition from the allemande left to the promenade, the men must "flip" - a 1/2 turn in place CCW while continuing to hold the lady's left hand. A Varsouvienne promenade works well here. NotesOther: I wanted to use a double butterfly whirl in A2, but the men will be facing the wrong direction after the CCW orbit. It's still a nice dance. JH - Your 2nd A1 would take some good dancers to not get lost. I bet that mens orbit would cause problems in that at the end men would have to stop moving on their own at the right spot to wait for the new neighbor allemande. I bet guys will tend to keep walking and travel with their existing neighbor. I like the way you start the men orbiting. There always seems to be a hesitance in dancers to start an orbit, probably due to the way it is typically called, Ladies allemande 1 1/2, men orbit, guys get their instructions several counts behind, some hear LADIES do something and tune out. Having the orbit start by rolling out of the star will get them moving, the ladies are already practically allemanding right out of the star, nice. Title: Neither Backwards nor Becket Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 20 Setup: Improper + Swing N and face across Improper A1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1x (8) Scoop Neighbor + Star Promenade + Whirl A2: (8) Mad Robin (ladies start) (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Give & Take (ladies take) Partner Swing B2: (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain (8) LLFB + Slide Left {with NEIGHBOR) NotesOther: Variation = Instead of mad robin, the ladies could gypsy. ?? Is the my sketch of "neither beast nor becket"?? Title: Neither Beast nor Becket Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 11 Setup: Improper + Ones trade places with Twos. A1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1x (8) Half Hey (Ladies start right) {1} A2: (8) {Former} Neighbor Gypsy (8) {Current} Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Give and Take (Ladies take) + Partner Swing {2} B2: (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left {3} {4} CallingNotes: {1} There's a magic moment here. The men can assist their neighbor into the 1/2 hey with their right arm. {2} End the swing with ladies in the center, so they won't have to scramble to finish the diagonal chain which follows. {3} Sliding left one place should put dancers across from their partners. {4} There's another magic moment here. The ladies can tug their neighbors into the men's allemande left. NotesOther: The unusual progression in B2 recreates the odd starting position with the ones below the twos. The ending (LLFB + Slide) gives the dance an odd Becket-like feel. The title is a play on the phrase, "neither fish nor fowl". B2 could also have been written LLFB + Slide Left + Ladies chain across, but then you would miss the magic moment in B2. TODO: THINK I REWROTE THIS AS A REGULAR BECKET DANCE NAMED "Beastie Becket". Title: No Name by Dave Notman 2011-03-26.702 Improper A1: (4) Men Balance holding left hands (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (4) 1/4 hey (Ladies pass L; N pass R) A2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 B2: (8) Next Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (8) First Neighbor Swing Notes: Wrote this while attempting to reconstruct the previous dance from very sketchy notes. Title: Oh My Gosh, I've Missed My Tryst YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 17 Setup: Improper + MEN join right in center to form a wave of four. Improper A1: (4) Wave of Four Balance {men holding right in middle} (12) Everyone turn over right shoulder and swing former neighbor {1} A2: (16) {With first neighbors, men passing right} Full Hey {2} B1: (16) Men Trade passing right + Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back {3} (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5, and then right 1/4 with next man CallingNotes: Start the instruction by having dancers pass through to new neighbors and form the wave of four. "The people you just passed are your now your FORMER neighbors". Instruct end couples to stand with the lady on the left. {1} After the wave balances left, then men can push away with the right into a sweeping arc (but not too sweeping) back to the their former neighbors. The ladies will have to turn under their own power. END COUPLES SHOULD SWING TOO - the swing will make them cross over at the correct time. {2} Dancers are now completely done with their former neighbors. To start the hey, the men look for his current same sex neighbor, who will be diagonally to his left. Ladies will start the hey by sliding to the right. {3} By itself, the allemande 1.5 that ends the dance would be a bit rushed. However the men can steal a couple of beats from the F&B by pre-positioning themselves for the allemande rather than falling back with the lines. NotesOther: Dedicated to all the ladies with whom I booked a dance and then stood up. Title: One Wok Walk Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 14 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) "Men Flip" {1} + {Varsouvienne} Promenade Neighbor Across A2: (4) Ladies Trade (Half Gypsy) (12) Partner Swing B1: (16) {Almost} Full Hey (Men start left) {2} B2: (8) Wave of Four Balance & Spin Right (8) Wave of Four Balance L & R + Men Allemande Right 1/2 CallingNotes: {1} "Men Flip" = The allemande 1.5 will leave the men facing out. While still holding their neighbor's left hand, men turn in place CCW 180 to face across, and join right hands with their partner in Varsouvienne Promenade position. {2} In the last change of the Hey, ladies allemande left 1/2 instead of just passing by, and give their right hands to their partners to form the wave across. Wave is (caller L to R) M2(dn)-F2(up)-F1(dn)-M1(up). NotesOther: Think it flows well, but there is a fair amount of unusual material in this dance. I wrote this dance while "dining" (the place is barely worthy of the word) at the "1 Wok" Chinese restaurant in Cincinnati prior to a dance. Title: Only Half Mad Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 12 Improper Setup: Start with ones below the twos, facing across, in Varsouvienne Promenade position. A1: (8) Promenade Across (8) Circle Left 1x A2: (8) Circle Right 1x (8) Hand cast with neighbor 1x {1} B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 {2} (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Men Trade Places (4) {with new neighbor} Half Mad Robin {3} CallingNotes: {1} men back up; ladies walk forward. {2} For extra fun, the ladies can spin CW 180 as they transition from the allemande to the partner swing. {3} Everyone face across. The ladies start the 1/2 Mad Robin by stepping towards the center. Ladies slide right; men slide left, and then the ladies back into their new neighbor's arm for the Varsouvienne Promenade. Title: Opera Reel DV #1 Author1: Unknown Reference: Ralph Page Archive 1991, pg 12 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 7 Rating: 2 Proper A1: (16) Ones go down the outside and come back A2: (16) Ones go down the inside, return & cast with Twos B1: (2) Right Elbow turn partner 1/2 {1} %% (6) First Corner Left Elbow Turn 1x %% Corners (4) Partner Right Elbow turn 1x %% (4) Second Corner Left Elbow Turn 1x %% B2: (16) Ones Balance & Swing {End facing up} CallingNotes: {1} This is a kind of contra corners with elbows. NotesOther: Kind of a boring dance. SUGGESTION: Rewrite A1/A2 to make it less of a dance in which the ones have all the fun, and put the initial Partner R of the contra corners at the end of A2!!! Make it a R elbow 1.5 as in the original. Title: Opera Reel DV #2 Author1: Unknown Reference: Ralph Page Archive 1991, pg 12 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 7 Rating: 3 Setup: Proper + Ones Swing + End the Swing Facing UP. Proper A1: (4) Ones separate with four little steps {1} (4) Ones California Twirl (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Star Left 1x {2} (8) Ones Right Elbow turn partner 1x B1: (6) {First Corner} Left Elbow Turn 1x %% (4) Partner Right Elbow Turn 3/4 %% Corners (4) {Second Corner} Left Elbow Turn 1x %% (2) Ones Pass Right Shoulders and end in proper lines WITH THE ONES FACING OUT {3} %% B2: (4) Long Waves Forward (12) Ones Swing while Twos back up to lines {end facing UP} CallingNotes: {1} SLINKY SLINKY! The Ones slowly separate, the man sliding his right hand across his partner's back and down her arm. Catch on four and California Twirl. {2} Announce, "Next we're going to do a kind of contra corners, but from an unusual starting position." Everyone stand in long lines facing across. These instructions are directed to the ONES. Your first corner is the person holding your left hand. Ones smile at your first corner. Your second corner is the person holding your right hand. Ones give your second corner a wink. {3} When ones retire to proper lines after the Contra Corners, they take hands in long waves with same sex neighbors. Twos then push the ones backwards into the center until they are tush to tush. Ones turn around and swing while twos back up. Title: Other Options Improper A1: Circle Left 1x Neighbor Gate 1.5 A2: Men whirl 180 + Men trade places [stand back to back with P] Shadow Gypsy 2x B1: Partner Balance & Swing B2: Circle Left 3/4 Balance & California Twirl Title: Other Options #2 Improper A1: Circle Left 1x Neighbor Gate 1x (men back up) A2: Men Trade Partner Allemande Left 1/2 Long Waves Bal & ROM past shadow B1: Long waves Bal & Rom past shadow Partner Swing B2: LLFB Circle Left 3/4 + Cal Twirl CallingNotes: ONLY TROUBLE WITH THIS ONE IS THAT THE TWO ROM SPINS FEEL A BIT STRANGE WITH THE MUSIC as they are divided across two phrases. NotesOther: ANOTHER HOT VARIATION: Start the dance with a gate and end with men ALLEMANDE RIGHT 1.5 Title: Pats Parade Dave Variant Improper A1: LLFB Neighbor Swing A2: Down 4 turn alone B1: Circle Left 3/4 Swing Partner B2: Promenade Across Ladies Chain NotesOther: A variation on Sue Rosen's "Pat's Parade" written while trying to reconstruct my scribbled notes. Title: Petronella Gypsy Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 31 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Shift Left (8) Right & Left Across A2: (4) Ladies Trade Places {1} (4) All Turn Single Right (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Circle Balance & Petronella Spin {2} B2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing CallingNotes: {1} Ladies pass right shoulders. {2} Experienced dancers may want to add extra spin here - 1.75 turns! Likely a very dizzy dance. NotesOther: Derived from the defunct "Swing to the Stars" Title: Pigs in the House Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (4) Star Left 1/2 (4) Pass Neighbor By Left (8) Star Right with Former neighbors 1x A2: (8) First Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Future Neighbors Star Right 1x B1: (4) Long Waves {Men face in} Balance (4) Men trade places passing left (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1x (8) Ladies Gypsy 1.5 Title: Pigtown Poussette Author1: Many Becket A1 Circle left 3 1/2 poussette, gents backing up to start to long wave of gents in the center (4), balance left and right A2 Gents allemande left 1 1/2 swing new Neighbor B1 Gents start a mad robin 1/2 poussette, ladies backing up to start to long wave of ladies in the center (4), balance right and left B2 Ladies allemande Right Partner swing NotesOther: The dance resulting from the dance writer's workshop, Pigtown 2012 Title: Promenade Around the World Author1: Traditional Type: Circle Mixer Setup: Men step into circle and turn to face partner. YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 7 A1: (2) Men Step into circle and turn to face partner {1} (6) Gypsy Partner 1x (8) {On Left Diagonal} Allemande Left 1x %% A2: (8) Partner Left Gypsy 1x (8) {On Right Diagonal} Allemande Right 1x %% B1: (8) Twirl Ladies CW to CCW Promenade, Varsouvienne Position (8) Ladies turn Back + Partner Swing {1} B2: (8) CCW Tango Promenade (8) Ladies Turn Back + Swing New Partner CallingNotes: {1} The gypsies and Allemandes at the start of this dance are kind of slow and langorous. Take time to flirt and enjoy the moment. {2} End swing with men in center, all facing CCW. NotesOther: This dance was suggested by Lancashire Reel. The title comes from the two kinds of promenades - Varsouvienne (Warsaw), and Tango (Argentina). Title: Quarrel and Make Up Becket A1: (8) LLFB + Slide Left (8) Men Allemande Left 1 + 3/8 {1} A2: (4) wave of men balance {2} (12) 3/4 Hey {3} B1: (4) wave of ladies balance {4} (4) Ladies Allemande left 1/2 {5} (8) Swing Neighbor B2: (16) Circle Left 3/4 + Swing Partner. CallingNotes: {1} ... until men can take right hands with another man, forming a wavy line of of men in the center. {2} Balance gazing into neighbor's eyes. {3} The 3/4 hey starts passing neighbor by the right (N:R Ladies:L P:R M:L N:R). When the ladies can take left hands the second time they do so, which ends the 3/4 hey. {4} balance gazing into partner's eyes. {5} Here's the quarrel - ladies jilt their partner and swing neighbor. Title: Quarrel and Make Up #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 7 Becket A1: (8) LLFB + Slide Left (8) Men Allemande Left 1 + 3/8 A2: (4) wave of men balance {1} (12) 3/4 Hey {2} B1: (4) wave of ladies balance {3} (4) Ladies Allemande left 1/2 {4} (8) Swing Neighbor B2: (16) Circle Left 3/4 + Swing Partner. CallingNotes: {1} Balance gazing into neighbor's eyes. {2} The 3/4 hey starts passing neighbor by the right (N:R Ladies:L P:R M:L N:R). When the ladies can take left hands the second time they do so, which ends the 3/4 hey. {3} balance gazing into partner's eyes. {4} Here's the quarrel - ladies jilt their partner and swing neighbor. Title: Roaring Stars #1 # # Start Improper + ones below the twos. A1: Star Right Ladies Chain A2: Star Left Partner Swing B1: LLFB sliding left Ladies Gypsy 1.5 -> face out. B2: Rory O'More Rory O'More Title: Roll Away for Suzanne DV #1 Author1: Perry Shafran Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 18 Rating: 2 Becket A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back: Ladies Roll Right to Left (8) Long lines, forward and back : Gents Roll Right to Left A2: (8) Ladies allemande Right 1-1/2 (8) Neighbor swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Hand Cast 1x with Partner, sliding left as you turn B2: (16) Partner: balance and swing NotesOther: Interesting, but all the roll aways are with your partner. Title: Roll Away for Suzanne DV #10 Author1: Perry Shafran Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed:21 Music: 120 "The Contrarians" 12-The-Old-Maid-of-Galway-and-Cathars.mp3 35.53 120 Rating: 2 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-04 12:26:50 GMT Reverse Becket A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back: Ladies Roll Right to Left (8) Long lines, forward and back : Gents Roll Right to Left A2: (16) Ladies Pass Right + Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Partner Swing B2: (8) Slide Left + Circle Left 1/2 (8) Partner Do-si-Do NotesOther: SIMPLIFY FURTHER WITH JUST TWO LLFB IN A ROW?? Easiest of the lot? All the rolls are with your partner. NEWBIES WON'T LEARN TO ROLL. CallingCard: # # Lines Forward ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Line Roll | # # Men Roll-the --- Ladies # Forward Again Line Roll | # # Ladies Roll-the --- Men # Ladies Trade ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 L R 1/2 | # # Neighbor Swing --- (4) N.Swing | (4) --- # # Men-pass Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Men L 1/2 | # # Partner Swing --- (4) P.Swing | (4) --- # # Slide Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Slide CL1/2| # #-and Circle Half --- # # Partner Do-si P.DSD | Do # # # --- # # Lines Forward Title: Roll Away for Suzanne DV #2 Author1: Perry Shafran Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 18 Rating: 2 Becket A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back: Ladies Roll Right to Left (8) Long lines, forward and back : Gents Roll Right to Left A2: (8) Ladies allemande Right 1-1/2 (8) Neighbor swing B1: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Men walk behind Partner to stand to Partner's right (8) Half Hey Across (Men start passing Left) B2: (16) Partner: balance and swing CallingNotes: TODO - spell out reentry. I suspect it's going to be difficult. NotesOther: Interesting, but all the rolls are with your partner. Title: Roll Away for Suzanne DV #3 Author1: Perry Shafran Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 18 Rating: 2 Becket A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back: Ladies Roll Right to Left (8) Long lines, forward and back : Gents Roll Right to Left A2: (8) Ladies allemande Right 1-1/2 (8) Neighbor swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (2) Slide Left (Lady in the lead) (6) {New} Men Allemande Right 1x {and spin away} B2: (16) Partner: balance and swing CallingNotes: Reentry = dancers slide in like becket, but lady is on the left. NotesOther: Interesting, but all the rolls are with your partner. Title: Roll Away for Suzanne DV #4 Author1: Perry Shafran Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 18 Rating: 2 Becket A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back: Ladies Roll Right to Left (8) Long lines, forward and back : Gents Roll Right to Left A2: (8) Ladies allemande Right 1-1/2 (8) Neighbor swing B1: (8) Star Right 3/4 + Men Allemande Right 1/4 {to long wave of men} (4) Long Wave Balance (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 {with new neighbor, while ladies shift left} B2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing NotesOther: Interesting, but all the rolls are with your partner. Title: Roll Away for Suzanne DV #5 Author1: Perry Shafran Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 18 Rating: 2 Becket A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back: Ladies Roll Right to Left (8) Long lines, forward and back : Gents Roll Right to Left A2: (8) Ladies allemande Right 1-1/2 (8) Neighbor swing B1: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Short Chainsaw Promenade with Partner CCW (8) {With new neighbors} Star Promenade Partner + Butterfly Whirl B2: (6) Ladies Gypsy 1x (10) Partner Swing NotesOther: Interesting, but all the rolls are with your partner. Title: Roll Away for Suzanne DV #6 Author1: Perry Shafran Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 18 Rating: 2 Becket A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back: Ladies Roll Right to Left (8) Long lines, forward and back : Gents Roll Right to Left A2: (8) Ladies allemande Right 1-1/2 (8) Neighbor swing B1: (8) Men Do-si-Do (8) New Neighbors Do-si-Do B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Across (8) Partner Swing NotesOther: Interesting, but all the rolls are with your partner. Title: Roll Away for Suzanne DV #7 Author1: Perry Shafran Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 18 Rating: 2 Becket A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back: Ladies Roll Right to Left (8) Long lines, forward and back : Gents Roll Right to Left A2: (8) Ladies allemande Right 1-1/2 (8) Neighbor swing B1: (8) Men Do-si-Do (8) New Neighbors Do-si-Do B2: (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Men Trade (8) Partner Swing NotesOther: Exists as QML. Interesting, but all the rolls are with your partner. Title: Roll Away for Suzanne DV #8 Author1: Perry Shafran Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 21 Rating: 1.5 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back: Ladies Roll Right to Left (8) Long lines, forward and back : Gents Roll Right to Left A2: (16) Ladies Pass Right + Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Star Right 1/2 + Turn Single Left NotesOther: Jim Hemphill recommended the Star Right 1/2 followed by TS Left over Star L 1/2 + TS R on the grounds that it flows better from the preceeding slide left. I can't see that there's much difference between the two. Interesting, but all the rolls are with your partner. Also complicated for contra dancers. Title: Roll Away for Suzanne DV #9 Author1: Perry Shafran Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 21 Rating: 2 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back: Ladies Roll Right to Left (8) Long lines, forward and back : Gents Roll Right to Left A2: (16) Ladies Pass Right + Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) {Varsouvienne} Promenade Partner Across NotesOther: Same as #8, except that the beautiful Star 1/2 + Turn Single sequence has been replace with an easy-to-teach promenade across. But the Slide -> Varsouvienne Promenade is elegant too. NotesOther: Interesting, but all the rolls are with your partner. Title: Chicory Twist #4 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 6 Becket A1: (4) {Tango style} Promenade Partner Across {1} (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Scoop Neighbor + Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl A2: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right) (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 B1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Slide Left + Men Allemande Left 1x B2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing Title: Chicory Twist #5 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 06 Becket A1: (8) Start promenade P across, but men catch L and Allemande L 1/2 back to N (8) Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl A2: (8) Half Hey Across (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 B1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Slide Left + Men Allemande Left 1x B2: (16) Partner Swing NotesOther: Originally written as a wedding gift for Kate Power & Andy Shewmon, but then I wrote a better one. Title: Send Katy Money DV #2 Author1: Bill Pope Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 25 Level: Advanced Becket A1: (8) Promenade Partner Across (8) Star Left 1x A2: (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain {1} (8) Long Lines Forward & Back B1: (8) Ladies Gypsy 1x {2} (8) Long Waves Balance + Box Circulate {3} B2: (8) Long Waves Balance + Spin Right (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Tell end couples to position themselves for a right diagonal chain. {2} Ladies end the gypsy facing out, to take hands in long waves. {3} Box Circulate = men walk across set while ladies loop around to their right. After the box circulate, men should be facing out in long waves. Say, "Men at the end - move to the line containing your partner and join the wavy line there. Your partner will be coming your way SOON and she will want to swing." # Title: The Choreographer's Advice # Author1: Dave Notman # YearComposed: 2012 # MonthComposed: 8 # DayComposed: 30 # Improper # A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back # (8) Circle Left 3/4 # A2: (8) Gypsy Partner on the side 1x # (8) Circle Left 3/4 {1} # B1: (12) Gent #1 leads Lady #1 by the hand in a complete orbit CW around the Twos # (4) {Face same neighbors} Pass Through Up or Down by the right {2} # B2: (8) Ones 2-hand turn 1x {3} # (8) Ones pass by right and walk down the outside while twos cross, moving up the center. # # NotesOther: This dance was written for Kate Power to call a wedding. 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. # # If you have more than a few couples in the line, the dance can be changed to a four part alternating dance. Every other time, the twos lead around the ones in B1, etc. # # 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." # # CallingNotes: {1} After the second circle left 3/4, the ones should be below the twos. {2} After lady two passes her neighbor by the right, she will be left with her back to her partner. Lady #1 must correct this with a clockwise spin (over her right shoulder) half way around. This extra spin will add greatly to Lady #1's enjoyment of the dance. {3} Ones end the two-hand turn facing across. Then they can give each other a little tug to start the cross-and-down-the-outside move. # # I'm not 100% sure of the timing of the orbit/pass through sequence. It may be that the orbit takes a bit longer than 12 beats and the pass through goes a bit more quickly, or even extends into B2. Dancing it with three ghosts, I always seemed to have about 1 beat of music left to collect myself before the LLFB that begins the dance. # # If the twos fail to cross as they move up the center, it won't matter. Title: Shadow Becket Mixer Setup: Improper + Top two couples circle left 1/4 + 2s & 3s form a line facing 1s. A1: (8) Lines Forward & Back (8) {Top Two Couples} Circle Left 1x A2: (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain (8) Straight Across Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 B1: (8) Balance Shadow + Pull Shadow Right + Pull next left (8) Do-si-Do the one across B2: (8) Partner Do-si-Do (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: Inspired by "Me and my Shadows". This dance has some awkward moments. The left diagonal chain is awkward, and so is the shadow balance (end lady has to move from becket to improper). NEEDS WORK!!!!!! # Title: Fiddle Hill Jig DV #1 ENTERED AS QML # Author1: Ralph Page # Author2: Dave Notman # YearComposed: 2012 # MonthComposed: 10 # DayComposed: 1 # Improper # # A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do # (8) Neighbor See-Saw # A2: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1x # (8) One's Swing {1} # B1: (8) Down the Hall Four in Line # (8) Turn as Alone; Come Back # B2: (8) Circle Left 1x # (8) Star Left 1x # # CallingNotes: {1} After the neighbor allemande, the ladies will be facing out. Lady #1 spins over left shoulder assisted by #2 man, who gives her a push through their joined left hands. # # NotesOther: 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 without transitions that require extra twirls like Ralph's version. Title: Simplicity Zig Zag Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 1 Type: Contra Formation: Other FormationOther: Lm 2x2, Alternating Improper & Indecent Progression: Single Setup: Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Ladies Chain Across B2: (8) Star Left 1x (8) {Same Neighbor} Left Gypsy Till Progressed {1} CallingNotes: A ZIG ZAG DANCE! Dancers will alternate between improper and indecent formation. Start improper, but tell any un-paired couples at ends to stand with lady on the left. {1} If the dance started IMPROPER, a left gypsy 1.5 will be required to progress to new neighbors. If the dance started INDECENT, only a 1x gypsy will be needed. End Effects - when you go out, DON'T CROSS OVER. When the next iteration of the dance delivers new neighbors to the end couple, they will again have swapped sides of the set, so the sexes will be paired correctly! NotesOther: Modified Becky Hill's "Simplicity Swing" to turn it into a zig-zag dance! Title: Spin and Catch #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 15 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Ladies Chain A2: (8) Circle Balance + LADIES Spin Right {1} (4) Varsouvienne Promenade Across {2} (4) Ladies Turn in place to face in B1: (8) Long Waves Balance + Spin Right (8) Long Waves Balance + Spin Left B2: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right) {3} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Ladies spin across the set and then stand with their back to their partner, right hand at shoulder height. They can ham it up here by looking archly over their left shoulder as they wait for their partner to take them in Varsouvienne Promenade position. {2} The man stays facing out after the promenade across. The lady turns in place (still holding the man's right hand) to face in. {3} This is a slightly truncated half hey. Ladies Right, neighbor left, men right, so the men never fully trade places until the swing completes. I figure it would be a good idea to introduce this move with partners rather than neighbors. Dancers will have an easier time working out the mechanics if they do it with the same person each time. Title: Spin and Catch #1b Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 15 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Ladies Chain A2: (8) Circle Balance + LADIES Spin Right {1} (4) Varsouvienne Promenade Across {2} (4) Ladies Turn in place to face in B1: (8) Long Waves Balance + Box Circulate (8) Long Waves Balance + Box Circulate B2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing CallingNotes: Both these dances lack a neighbor swing. Title: Spin and Catch #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 17 Becket Reverse Progression A1: (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin (8) Circle Balance + Ladies Spin {1} A2: (8) Chainsaw Varsouvienne Promenade Clockwise + Turn as Couples (8) Chainsaw Varsouvienne Promenade Counter-Clockwise B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right) (8) New neighbor Swing {2} B2: (16) Give and Take (ladies take) + Partner Swing CallingNotes: Lady spins into her neighbor's arms. In the first chainsaw promenade, ladies are in the middle. Going back, the men are in the middle. {2} Here's where the dance reverse progresses. End couples should be waiting as for an improper dance. Think this one is a keeper! Title: Spin and Catch #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 17 Improper A1: (8) Circle Balance + LADIES spin right (8) Varsouvienne Promenade Partner Across {1} A2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Circle Balance + LADIES spin right (8) Varsouvienne Promenade Neighbor Across B2: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing CallingNotes: The promenade -> gypsy goes as follows: Promenade across and face out. Let go of left hands, ladies turn CW 1/2 and then gypsy the man you promenaded. Dancers could also do a fling-and-catch to go from the promenade to the swing. NotesOther: This would be a good way to teach the move. Title: Spin to Progress Author1: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Ladies Chain Across (8) Circle Right 1x A2: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Balance & Box-the-Gnat B1: (8) Long Waves {1} Balance & Spin Right (8) New Neighbor Swing {2} B2: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (12) Star Promenade Partner + Butterfly Whirl 2x {3} CallingNotes: {1} Neighbor in right hand, men facing out. {2} Here's the reverse progression. Dancers waiting at the end should position themselves with the lady on the right - just like a plain old improper dance. {3} Wild and crazy dancers may want to whirl 3x here. Title: Stolen by Gypsies Author1: Unknown A1: Neighbor balance and swing A2: Long line forward, ladies take their partner home and swing B1: ladies gypsy, lady 1, (or 2) pick a partner and everybody swing The caller decides who picks each time thru B2: Circle left 3, Balance the circle and california twirl CallingNotes: then half way thru switch to A2 Long lines forward, men take their partners and swing B1 men gypsy , somebody picks a partner and everybody swing B2 circle left 3 then balance the circle, couple 1 arch, couple 2 dive thru Title: Swing To the Stars v3 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 31 A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 A2: (8) Mad Robin (Ladies Start) (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men B1: (4) Men Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Partner Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Star Left 1x B2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing Title: Swingshot Author1: Seth Tepfer Improper A1 Short wavy line {1} balance R & L spin right Pass thru to next, next men allemande right once around A2 N. Bal. & Swing B1 Pass thru, ladies catch left hands & allemande P. swing B2 long lines Forward and Back {2} Right & Left Through + Courtesy Turn + ladies Allemande Left 1/2 to Wave of Four CallingNotes: {1} Ladies in the middle holding left hands. {2} Dancers will have to hustle here. At the end of the 1/2 allemande #1 lady will be facing down & #2 lady will be facing up. Gents must turn to face direction of progression (same direction as their partner). NotesOther: JH - The only part of the dance I thought was a bit clunky was the transition back to the wavy line in B2. The courtesy turn after the right left thru left the men out of position to get into the wave. Title: TODO 2011-04-10-033 Dave Variant Becket Formation: Duple Minor ContraForm: Becket Direction: Reverse Rating: 5 A1: Ladies Chain Across Petronella Turn -> long waves (men face out) A2: Waves Balance Rory O'More spin Right Waves Balance Allemande Shadow R 1x B1: Partner Gypsy 1x Left Diagonal Half Hey (men start Left) B2: Half Hey Across Partner Swing # Title: TODO 24th of October Variant Formation: Duple Minor ContraForm: Becket Direction: Reverse A1: Men Allemande Left 1.5 Long Waves Balance (men facing out) + spin right past new (progression here) A2: Ladies Chain Across Star Left 1x B1: Petronella Petronella B2: Partner Gypsy & Swing Title: TODO Annes Visit #4 Proper A1: Circle Balance + Spin Right Circle Balance + Spin Left A2: Ones Allemande Right 1x Twos Allemande Left 1x B1: Lines of four down (ones in center) turn alone B2: Circle Left 1x Circle Balance + Turn Single or bow to new neighbor. Title: TODO Coal Country Contra Dave Variant Indecent A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Right & Left Across, Courtesy Turn + Roll (8) Men Do-si-Do B2: (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1x (8) Men Allemande Right 2x while ladies orbit 1/2 {1} CallingNotes: {1} Teach B2B thus: men step into the center and get ready for an allemande right. Ladies look through the men toward current same sex neighbor. While the men allemande the ladies trade places with a counter-clockwise orbit around the allemanding men. Title: TODO Cross-n Gate Becket A1: Men trade passing left shoulders Gate Neighbor 2x (men back up) A2: Half Hey Across NEXT neighbor swing B1: LLFB Circle Left 3/4 B2: Partner Balance & Swing # # Title: TODO Pass-n Star Improper # A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies roll men (8) Gate 2x (ladies walk forward) A2: (8) Ladies Chain ==> Wave of four (ladies in center) (8) Wave Balance; Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 B1: (16) Partner Gypsy and Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing Title: TODO Star to Star Prom Improper A1: Up or Down Right & Left Through Star Left 3/4 {1} A2: Star Promenade Across + Butterfly Whirl Ladies Left Shoulder Gypsy {2} B1: Partner Balance & Swing B2: Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left Circle Left 3/4 Notes: {1} At the end of the Star Left 3/4, the lady spins clockwise away from the center and waits for her partner to pick her up. {2} As the ladies gypsy, the man slides to his right into his partners spot. This enables the lady to get back in line in time for the balance. Title: TODO Swat Across Variant Formation: Duple Minor ContraForm: Improper Direction: Reverse A1: Partner Balance & Box Gnat 1/2 Square Through (bal P, pull R, N alle L 1/2) A2: Wv bal + next N ale R 1x Neighbor Swing B1: Circle Left 3/4 P Swing B2: Ladies trade passing RIght + Next neighbor swat flea N Gypsy (one you swatted) CallingNotes: Start with the ones below the twos! Title: TODO Swat the Wave hack Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Balance & Box Gnat (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 while ladies orbit CW A2: (8) Waves Balance + Box Gnat with same sex neighbor (8) Waves Balance + Ladies swat flea B1: (8) Half Hey Across (starting R with partner) (8) Swing Partner B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Gypsy 1.5 NotesOtherPre: Here are my literal notes from Celebration Weekend 2005 The above dance was an attempt to reconstruct from these notes: # Wave Balance Swat the Wave Bal Wave {1} Swat the Wave Rt 1/2 Ale M L 1/2 Ale Swing P {2} Lines F&B Circle L 3/4 Pass Thru # {1} Arrow to here says 1/2 ale outside inner: 2 ale outer march 1/2 orbit {2} Arrow to here says variant full orgits circle 5/4 no balance lines. Title: TODO Tornbergers Reel Variant improper A1: Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: Long Lines Forward & Back Ladies chain B1: Men Cross + Partner Swing b2: Swing through (men L neighbor r) Left star {with next neighbors} 1x Title: TODO Turn Single Pass Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men roll Ladies {1} (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 {2} A2: (8) Left Gypsy Shadow 1x {3} (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Right 1x B2: (4) Turn Single to the Left (4) Pass Through Across {4} (4) Single file promenade two places {5} (4) Ladies turn back and trade places passing right shoulders {6} CallingNotes: {1} The roll realigns the minor sets - dancers are now with their former neighbors. {2} If everyone faces across, the other man will be next to your partner but diagonally to your left. {3} If men face out, partner is to man's right and shadow is to man's left. {4} No courtesy turn here. After the pass through, everyone turns as individuals 1/4 turn to right, so ones face down and twos face up. Lady is in the lead. {5} Two places = a double progression. Combined with the single reverse progression earlier the net effect is a single standard progression. {6} This "ladies trade" brings the dancers back into improper formation with new neighbors. If ladies face across, the lady to trade with will be diagonally to their right. At the end of the "ladies trade" dancers will be across the set from their partners. Title: Unknown 2011-04-10-043 DV #1 Author1: Paul Balliet? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 10 Rating: 1 Improper A1: Neighbor gypsy 1.5 Men pass right Partner swat the flea A2: Full Hey starting L with partner B1: Partner Balance & Swing B2: LLFB Men Allemande Left 1.5 NotesOther: I believe this is derived from Paul Balliet's "Hey Man". Formerly "TODO Unknown by Unknown 2011-04-10-043 Variant". Updated 2014-05-04. Changed the final allemande to be Left. I gave this a low rating because there's no reason to prefer it over Paul's dance. Title: TODO Unknown by Unknown v1 2009-08-31.010 DV.txt Improper A1: Wave of four bal + neighbor ale R 1/2 Wave of four bal + men ale L 1/2 A2: Partner gypsy and swing B1: Circle Left 3/4 Neighbor Swing B2: Circle Left 3/4 Bal & power petronella -> ones face down twos face up form new wave. NotesOther: COOL ENDING !!!!!! Title: TODO Washer Agitator.txt Improper A1: (8) Balance & Petronella Turn (8) Balance & Reverse Petronella Turn A2: (8) Star Right 3/4 + Pass Through up or down {1} (8) Shadow Allemande Left 1x B1: (8) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (4) Pass Through to an Ocean Wave (4) Balance the Wave (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 {2} CallingNotes: {1} The star leaves you on the same side of the set as your partner. Face partner and the pass through up or down to shadow. {2} While the ladies allemande, the men shift up or down to new sets of four. # Title: Tara's Glee - the Death of the Flea Becket A1: Circle Balance + Men Roll {1} Wave of Four {2} Balance + Spin Right past neighbor A2: Half Hey Across {3}, starting left with neighbor Neighbor Swing B1: Ladies Chain Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down B1: Next Neighbor Swat the Flea {4} Ladies Allemande right 1/2 Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} For the roll away, the ladies stay put while the men 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} The move starts with neighbor allemande left 1/2, followed by men pass right and partner pass left. At the end of this hey, the ones are below the twos. {4} There is no balance preceeding the swat-the-flea. Just go right into it, and then tug the ladies into the R. Allemande. This should be a high energy dance! NotesOther: In commemoration of a truly hellish case of fleas suffered by my cat Tara in the summer of 2011. Thanks to Jim Hemphill for spotting the flaws in an earlier version of this dance! Title: Tara's Glee - the Death of the Flea #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 8 Becket A1: Circle Balance + Men Roll {1} Wave of Four {2} Balance + Spin Right past neighbor A2: Half Hey Across {3}, starting left with neighbor Neighbor Swing B1: Long Lines Forward & Back Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down B1: Next Neighbor Swat the Flea {4} Ladies Allemande right 1/2 Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} For the roll away, the ladies stay put while the men 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} It's actually a bit more than a half hey that starts with neighbor allemande left 1/2. The men then pass right in the center... {4} There is no balance preceeding the swat-the-flea. Just go right into it, and then tug the ladies into the R. Allemande. This should be a high energy dance! NotesOther: In commemoration of a truly hellish case of fleas suffered by my cat Tara in the summer of 2011. Title: Teaching Half Eights Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 20 Improper A1: (16) Ones Balance & Swing A2: (8) Neighbor Handy Hand Allemande 1.5 {Ones split Twos} (8) Twos Swing B1: (8) Twos Half Figure Eight up through new Ones (8) Ones Half Figure Eight down through Twos B1: (8) Star Left 1x (8) Pass Through Across {1} + Courtesy Turn CallingNotes: {1} Dancers give a tug with the LEFT, then pass through across by the LEFT. Title: Ted's Triplet #3 DV #1 Type: Contra ContraForm: Proper Formation: Triplet Reference: Ralph Page Archive 1990, pg 28 ProgressionOther: 2-3-1 Setup: Proper + All face up. A1: (8) Top Four Star Right WHILE Threes Gypsy 1.5 and end facing up (8) Top Four Star Left A2: (6) #1 lady down the center + #1 man down the outside (behind men) (4) Ones trade, passing left (6) #1 man up the center + #1 lady up the outside (behind men) {1} B1: (16) Twos Arch - Dip and Dive Six {2} B2: (4) Ones Cast to bottom + Twos & Threes move up (12) Everyone Swing your Partner {end facing up} CallingNotes: {1} Lady #1 join your partner in the center. Ones face down, twos & threes face up. Lines are now IMPROPER. {2} Do 6 changes of dips and dives (with california twirls on the ends). In each case, middles arch while ends duck. NotesOther: Original A2 = #1 go down the center, cross over; go up the outside (behind own sex) to top position and face down. Other Couples facing up. However starting proper, the ones would be going behind the OPPOSITE sex line after they cross. Title: Tempest in a Teapot (or perhaps "Cheater's Swing") Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 16 Level: Advanced Setup: Improper + Ones snuggle up in Varsouvienne Promenade position, facing down + #2 man cross set and stand next to his partner (lady on the right, both facing across). Improper A1: (8) {While Twos Balance & Swing} Ones promenade down + Ones Turn as Couples {1} (8) Ones promenade back + Ones cross (lady goes in front) {2} A2: (16) Ones Cast + Neighbor Swing {3} B1: (16) Give & Take (Ladies take); Partner Swing B2: (4) Long Lines Forward Four Steps (2) Two steps back (2) Ladies continue back, but men advance to next set {4} (8) {New} Men Allemande Left 3/4 + #2 man crosses to partner + #1 man snuggles up to his partner in Varsouvienne promenade position {5} CallingNotes: {1} Promenade turn as couples - man backs up, lady walks forward. {2} "Ones Cross" - The ones trade places with each other while moving up the set. The #1 man leads his partner in front of him. {3} "Ones Cast" - after crossing, the ones separate. The #1 man walks around the #2 lady (who stands still). The #1 lady loops to her left (mirroring her partner's motion, but around a phantom). #2 man walks across the set to meet the #1 lady for the swing. {4} Instead of continuing back with their partner, #1 man faces down, #2 man faces up (i.e. both turn 1/4 turn to their right). Men pass their current same-sex neighbor by the left and take left hands with the next man (their new same sex neighbor). {5} The odd starting position has been recreated. NotesOther: I think this dance will require a fair amount of room. I'm not sure whether the swing with neighbors will cause the lines to drift down the set. A slightly simplified version of this dance would have the ones turn alone before coming back up the set. Then they wouldn't have to cross back when they get back to their neighbors. Although not in itself difficult, the novel progression and odd starting formation will make it all but impossible to call to dancers who don't already have the dance in their heads. One possible simplification would be to start B2 with a Circle Balance + Men Trade. This doesn't flow as well into the men's allemande that follows, but would be easier to teach. The #1 man and #2 lady will enjoy the way the man can sweep the lady into the swing. NotesOtherPre: After the one's cross while coming back up the set, the view looks like this (twos facing across and ones facing the caller). Man #1 is to the left of lady #1. M2 F2 M1 F1 ---------- Caller The ones separate. #1 man walks a complete circle around lady #2 (who is to his right). Meanwhile lady #1 walks a circle around a phantom to her left. Man #2 crosses the set to meet lady #1 for a swing. This gives M1 F1 F2 M2 -------- Caller After the give & take (ladies take) and partner swing you get M2 F1 F2 M1 -------- Caller The men take one step into the center and face direction of progression. They pass their current same-sex neighbor by the left and join left hands with the next man: F4 M4 M1 F1 F2 M2 ---------- Caller Then the men allemande left 1x until the #1 man can snuggle up to his partner for the promenade down the set. The #2 man gets ready to swing his partner on the side. Title: The Announcement Dance Author1: Dave Notman Setup: Proper + Pass Through Across (no courtesy turn) + Ones Face down and join inside hands. Twos join the ends to form a line of Four (ones in center, all facing down). Caller View is (Left to Right) M2-M1-F1-F2. Lines of Four go down the set. Ones turn as a couple; twos turn alone. Come back up, and stop in a Line of Four facing up. Now hold that line while we do announcements, because THE DANCE WILL START FROM HERE. A1: (8) Twos Gate Ones 1.75 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back {1} A2: (4) Pass Through Across (12) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Twos Two-Hand Turn 1.5 {2} (8) Ones Swing {end facing down} B2: (8) {With New Twos} Down the Hall in a Line of Four; Ones Turn as a Couple (8) Line of Four Return {3} CallingNotes: {1} For extra spice, the ladies can roll the men here. {2} Use a crossed hand, 2-hand turn here. {3} When the dance gets going, dancers will likely start the gate at the end of B2. NotesOther: Variation = A1 (4) Twos Gate Ones 3/4 + (4) Pass Through Across + (8) Neighbor Swing. A2 (8) Star Left 1x (8) Star Right 1x. This beginning flows very nicely into the crossed hand 2-hand turn in B1. Title: The Artful Dodge BAD BAD BAD Improper A1: Full Star Right Star Balance + trade places with neighbor A2: Circle L 3/4 Balance + Cal Twirl B1: Men Allemande, ladies orbit as in Caller Magic Partner Swing --> now in Becket formation B2: Ladies Chain Across Star Left all CallingNotes: DOESN'T WORK! MEN COME OUT IN RIGHT PLACE BUT THE LADIES DON'T !!! NotesOther: Thinking was that needed to do something simple with new neighbors to bond with them before the wild action started. Unfortunately, the shortened swing kind of broke the premise to "Caller Magic". But this is still a nice dance. Title: The Choreographer's Advice v0 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 30 Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 A2: (8) Partner Gypsy 1.5 (8) Circle Left 3/4 B1: (12) Ones Orbit CW around twos (4) Pass same sex neighbor by right + Lady #1 spins CW 1/2 to face Partner B2: (12) Ones 2-hand turn 1.75 (4) Ones go down outside while twos move up the center NotesOther: This felt a bit rushed when I danced it with the ghosts. Superceeded by "The Choreographer's Advice". Title: The Common Tern DV #2 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 Across NotesOther: The gypsy gives a bit of extra time for dancers to disengage from the R&L, but retains that flirty "gypsy one, swing the other" sequence. The high-energy feeling is pretty much gone though. A nice relaxed pace for beginners. Title: The Common Tern DV #3 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 Across NotesOther: There's a big wind-up in the handy hand allemande, and then the twos fling themselves into the swing. The twos end the swing facing down, then the #2 lady crosses in front of the #2 gent for the neighbor swing. Title: The Common Tern DV #4 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 Across NotesOther: This also retains the high-energy feeling, but with the 1/2 figure eight in there, it's not quite a dance for beginners any more. Title: The Common Tern DV #5 Improper A1 (8) Neighbor Gypsy (8) Ones Swing A2 (8) Neighbor Allemande Left {1} (8) Twos Allemande Right 1.25 {2} B1 (4) Long wave of twos balance (12) Neighbor Swing (twos have to spin around to find neighbor) B2 (8) Promenade Across (8) Right & Left Across CallingNotes: {1} 1.25 for #2 man, 1.75 for #2 lady or until the twos touch right hands the SECOND TIME. {2} to a long wave (with the #2 lady below the #2 man (and her back to her neighbor). NotesOther: Not quite a zippy as the original, but if there are elderly dancers in the crowd, they won't have difficulty making the balance in time. Title: The Common Tern DV #5 #2 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Gypsy Haggle Haggle %% P Swing | Roll (8) Ones Swing A2: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left (1.25 for #2 man, 1.75 for #2 lady) or until the twos touch right hands the SECOND TIME. (8) Twos Allemande Right 1.25 to a long wave (with the #2 lady below the #2 man B1: (4) Long wave of twos balance (12) Neighbor Swing (twos have to spin around to find neighbor) B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Right & Left Across NotesOther: Not sure what I meant by "Haggle Haggle". Does that mean that the dancers have discretion on how far the gypsy? Or does it man that the man and the woman will gypsy different distances? The moves are the same as "The Common Tern DV #5" Title: The Devil's in the Dizzy #1 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 15 Becket A1: (8) {With Partner} Wheel as Couples 1.5 CW {1} %% P Almd (8) Ladies Spin 180 CW + Ladies 2-Hand Turn 1.5 A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 while Ladies Orbit CW 1/2 (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Give & Take (Ladies Take) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Circle Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} Face across, drop hands with neighbors but keep hands joined with partner. Lady backs up, man walks forward. After the wheel 1.5, everyone will be facing out, with the lady on the right. Title: The Devil's in the Dizzy #2 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 15 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) {With Partner} Wheel as Couples 1.5 CW {1} %% P Almd A2: (8) Ladies spin CW 180 + Ladies 2-Hand Turn 1.5 {2} (8) Ladies Cross Set + Partner Swing {3} B1: (16) Give and Take (Men Take) New Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} To wheel, face across drop hands with neighbors but keep holding hands with your partner. Ladies back up and men walk forward, turning as a couple 1.5. After wheeling 1.5 everyone will be facing out, lady on man's right. {2} Tell the men to turn in place to face in again, but to resist the temptation to shift to his left. {3} After the swing, the couples should be out of alignment. The first neighbors should be off on the left diagonal, and new neighbors are either across or are on the right diagonal. Fix up the sets to align with new neighbors in the Give & Take that follows. Title: The Dodgy Divas of Dance Becket A1: (4) Ladies Trade passing Right (6) Neighbor Promenade Across {1} (6) Men Allemande Left 1x WHILE Ladies cast back {2} into next set A2: (8) Half Hey (Ladies start passing Right) (8) Swing {Future} Neighbor {3} B1: (8) On near left diagonal - men allemande left 1.5 ... WHILE ladies cast up or down {2} into the next set. (8) Men scoop up Shadow, Star Promenade plus butterfly whirl. {4} B2: (16) Ladies Advance + Partner Swing. CallingNotes: {1} End the courtesy turn at the end of the promenade facing up or down, with the men in the middle. {2} cast back = #1 lady will cast down, #2 lady will cast up. {2} The #1 lady will cast UP, and the #2 lady will cast DOWN. {3} After the swing, the men haven't gone anywhere. The men should be able to see their partners laughing at them from the next set, on the left diagonal. Men set about catching up with their partners. {4} Give the butterfly whirl a little more oomph to end in a chainsaw promenade with the ladies in the middle. Ladies should be standing shoulder to shoulder with their original same-sex neighbor. Ladies - your partner should be ahead of you with his arm around another woman ... Men wave your left hand. Ladies walk forward and around your partner's left shoulder and present yourselves for a swing. Further advice for dancers - the end effects are hellish. Blunder about as best you can, but the men should focus on figuring out where they should be for a regular becket-wise progression, and the ladies should focus on swinging their partner at the end of the dance. After the swing, all will be well again. Title: The First Swing Belongs to Me Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 30 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1.5 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (8) While Men Allemande Left 1.5, Ladies Orbit CW 1/2 (8) Partner Swing B1: (16) Give & Take (Ladies take), neighbor swing B2: (8) Promenade Across (4) Pass Through Across (4) Cross Trail. NotesOther: Here's the story that goes with this dance. Neighbor Gypsy - The ladies have doubtless noticed their partners flirting around with that neighbor lady. Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 over to your partner. The men now try to pursue that lovely neighbor (men allemande left 1.5) + ladies orbit. Surprise men! You have been out maneuvered yet again. Swing your partner. Having asserted their claim to their partners, the ladies now want to follow up on that intriguingly flirty gypsy. Long Lines go forward - ladies take that neighbor home and swing him. I doubt I'll present the story. My recollection is that people just want to dance, and will be impatient with even a short vignette. I have yet to check this dance against my database. It could be a duplicate. The Give & Take is a pretty weak substitute for a balance. I think I'll have to classify this one as a no-balance contra. I could replace the Gypsy with a neighbor Balance + Swat the Flea, but that kind of destroys the story line. Title: The First Swing Belongs to Me #2 Author1: Dave Notman Author2: Jim Hemphill YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 10 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1.5 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (8) While Men Allemande Left 1.5, Ladies Orbit CW 1/2 (8) Partner Swing B1: (16) Give & Take (Men take), neighbor swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain + Roll Away (8) Right hand star 3/4 NotesOther: Here's the story that goes with this dance. Neighbor Gypsy - The ladies have doubtless noticed their partners flirting around with that neighbor lady. Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 over to your partner. The men now try to pursue that lovely neighbor (men allemande left 1.5) + ladies orbit. Surprise men! You have been out maneuvered yet again. Swing your partner. The men, not to be bamboozled again, start a give and take - take your neighbor home and swing her. Title: The Middle Man's Middlemarch Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman Type: Contra ContraForm: Improper Formation: Four Facing Four Progression: Single YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed:21 A1: (4) Lines of Four forward (4) California Twirl (4) Down the hall Four steps + LH #1 man advances {1} (4) Right Hand High, left hand low A2: (4) Lines Return. (4) Fold to Circles {of 5 and 3} (8) Circle Left {2} B1: (8) Middle Men Do-si-Do {and go stand next to partner, lady on right} {3} (8) Circle of Eight Left 1/2 B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing {4} CallingNotes: {1} The leftmost man in the #1 line, streaks forward and steps between the two couples in the #2 line. So the #2 line has 5 people and the #1 line now has three. Both lines then do Right-hand-high + Left hand Low swaps to turn around. In Line #2 the things swapping are the #2 couples. In Line #1, the ladies swap. {2} Circle until the two men that were in the center of the lines of 5 or 3 are facing each other up or down. The circle of 3 will go 1.5 tiles around (make it tight!), while the circle of five will go once around. {3} After the middle men Do-si-Do, they go back to where they started. However dancers in the #2 line are NOT where they started. They have traded places with the other couple in their line. {4} End the swing facing original direction. The #1 line will zig-zag down the set in the usual fashion, while the #2 line comes back up without zig-zagging! NotesOther: This dance resulted from a bizarre dream sequence. I dreamt that I was attending a dance in a small town named North ____ in western Tennessee, somewhere near the Mississippi River. This town had its own, very strange dance traditions. The caller was attempting to teach this dance that had lines of five alternating with lines of three, as in this dance. The dancers were hopelessly confused, and the caller was making a complete botch of it. There was a motion to call it quits for the evening, at which point I piped up to say that I was a caller too, and was willing to have a go at it. The instructions were on a very faded, typewritten page. They had the lines of five and three going down the set, and then the outside couples in the line of five would "roll up", which I thought might be something like the "bunch of grapes" formation in Don Theykin's "Dawn Dance". But then I got stuck trying to figure out how that might work. There were a lot of distractions, and I got nowhere, so the dancers decided to disband anyway. I awoke with the odd feeling that I'd be channeling someone else's dance, so I have listed the primary author as "Unknown". Title: The Quantum Contra or Orbit the Wave Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 3 Setup: Improper + Wave of Four Across (Ladies holding left in middle) A1: (4) Balance the Wave (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 while men orbit CW half way around (4) Neighbor 1/2 Gypsy -> Wave with Men holding left in middle A2: (4) Balance the Wave {1} (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 while ladies orbit CW half way around (4) Neighbor 1/2 gypsy B1: (4) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down (8) Next neighbor cross-arm swing {2} - End the swing with the ones above the twos. Ladies step to center and take left hands to re-form the wave across - CallingNotes: {1} A2 is a repetition of A1. {2} Cross-arm Swing - ladies right in man's right, and ladies left in man's left. Caller should advise dancers to keep their wrists straight for this move, as overly enthusiastic execution with bent wrists has been known to result in injury. NotesOther: As part of the story line for this dance, the caller can say at the start of B1, "Now the ladies are getting impatient with all this fooling around in waves and orbits. Ladies allemande left 1/2 way and throw themselves into their partner's arms for a swing. Title: The Survey #2 Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4 A1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Ladies walk full circle CW around neighbor. A2: (8) Men walk full circle CW around neighbor. (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Give and Take (Ladies take), Partner Swing B2: (8) Right & Left Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left CallingNotes: (1) Here's the "Survey". CallingNotesPre: Here's the schtick for this dance: A1.1 - Two ladies take right hands .. and allemande right once and a half to trade places . Ladies end the allemande facing out. A1.2 - FIRST TIME: Before swinging that neighbor, the ladies want to check him out. So, ladies walk a complete walk a complete circle clockwise around your neighbor, and look him over from every angle. ---- FIRST TIME -Humph - he's a bit scruffy. Ladies remain uncommitted and stand to your neighbor's right, facing in. A2.1 - FIRST TIME: Now it's the man's turn. Men walk a complete circle clockwise around your neighbor, check her out from every angle and .. A2.2 - FIRST TIME: .. enthusiastically sweep her into a swing. Title: The Swing Fixes All Becket A1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Half Hey Across (Start partner right) B1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B2: (4) Circle Balance (8) Ladies Gypsy 1.5 (4) Ladies Cast CW around part to stand on partner's wrong side {1} CallingNotes: {1} This is the progression. The swing in A1 will put the ladies right again, thus the title. Title: The Two Way Mirror YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 2 Author: Dave Notman A1: (8) {1} Circle Left 3/4 (8) Swing Partner on the side A2: (8) Half Hey Across (men start Left) (8) Men Allemande Left 1x B1: (8) Star Promenade Partner Across + Butterfly Whirl (8) Half Hey Across (ladies start right) B2: (8) Ring Balance + Men Trade (8) New Neighbors Swing CallingNotes: {1} The dance starts with ones below the twos, so set up by swinging neighbor and facing across. NotesOther: A take off on Cary Ravitz' "Through the Looking Glass" Title: The Village Maid DV #1 Type: Contra ContraForm: Proper Formation: Triplet YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 7 Music: Rival Hornpipe, Vinton's Hornpipe or Reilly's Own ProgressionOther: 2-3-1 A1: (8) Forward Six and Back (8) Top two couples star right 1x A2: (8) #1 Man goes down the center while #1 Lady goes down behind other ladies (8) #1 Lady joins #1 man in center. Ones up the center & cast below the twos. B1: (2) Ones trade place passing right (4) Circle of Three Right 1/2 {1} (2) Ones trade places passing right (8) Circle of Three Right -> lines of three with actives at bottom {2} B2: (8) Top Two Couples Right & Left Across (8) Top Two Couples Right & Left Back CallingNotes: {1} After the 1/2 circle, the twos are at the bottom and the threes are at the top. {2} Gents circle two places, ladies circle three places. NotesOther: The original was a triple minor contra. I have converted it to a triplet. Title: The Women's Turn DV #1 Author1: Larry Jennings Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 7 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 {1} A2: (8) Circle RIGHT 1x (2) Men Roll Ladies From Right to Left {2} (6) Circle Right 3/4 B1: (8) Partner Gypsy Left (8) Partner Swing B2: (4) Ladies Trade Passing Right (12) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} Men will appreciate a shove from the ladies to get them turned to face across. {2} After the roll-away, everyone will be back to where they started. Title: Time Travel Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 31 Becket A1: (8) {Near} Left Diagonal Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) {Future} Neighbor Do-si-Do A2: (16) {Future} Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Shadow Allemande Right 1/2 B2: (8) Long Waves Balance {1} and Spin Right (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: Introduce shadow (lady to man's left). {1} Men facing in, ladies facng out. Title: Todo coal country contra variant #2 Indecent A1: (8) {1} Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Pass Through Across + California Twirl with Partner B2: (8) Star Right 3/4 {1} (8) {2} {Same} Neighbor Gypsy 1x CallingNotes: {1} Start with men facing out ladies facing in. {2} Ladies turn back and right shoulder gypsy that same neighbor before going on to the next. Title: Too Much Spinning Improper A1: Long Waves Balance & Spin Right Next Neighbor Swing A2: Turn CW in place + Star Right 1/2 {2} Star Left 3/4 B1: Partner Balance & Swing B2: Turn CW in place + Star Right 1/2 Star Right 3/4 Title: Unknown 2012-12-26.002 Author1: Unknown Improper A1: (3) Pass Neighbor Right (5) Left Gypsy next in line (3) Pass Neighbor Right (5) Left Gypsy Former Neighbor A2: (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) 1/2 Square Through NotesOther: Scribbles from some dance weekend. Had to do considerable tweeking to make this fragment into a working dance. Fragment had 1/2 allemandes instead of 1.5. In addition, the shoulders specified for the passes and gypsies were reversed in A1. Title: Unknown 2012-12-26.002b Author1: Unknown Improper A1: (3) Pass Neighbor Left (5) Gypsy Right with Next (3) Pass Neighbor Right (5) Gypsy Right with Former Neighbor A2: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Promenade Partner Across (8) Men Trade (the long way around = CW around Neighbor) Title: Unknown BAD 2012-12-26.003 Author1: Unknown Music: Special Tune 8-10-8-10 ??? Improper A1: (4) Balance Ring (4) Spin Right (ladies add extra spin) %% Petronella (12) 3/4 Hey Start ?? (4) Ladies Allemande Left 3/4 A2: (4) Balance Ring (4) Spin Right (men add extra spin) %% Petronella (12) 3/4 Hey Start ?? (4) Ladies Allemande Left 3/4 B1: (8) Circle Balance & Petronella Spin (8) Swing Partner B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Men Do-si-Do 1.5 NotesOther: Notes reference Carol Kopp Title: Unknown by Unknown 2011-04-10.029 Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Swing Through {1} B1: (8) Shadow Allemande Right 1x (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Left 0.25 more + California Twirl CallingNotes: {1} Ladies pull by right, partner pull by left -> waves with men facing out. NotesOther: Identical to a dance Eric Conrad(?) called except with a swing through in A2 rather than a ladies chain. The transition between chain and shadow allemande was awkward. Title: Unknown by Unknown 2011-04-10.044 Indecent A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-do 1.25 to wave of four (8) Wave Balance + Spin Right A2: (8) Wave Balance + Spin Left (8) Swing Through: Neighbor Right; Ladies Left B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Current Neighbor Gypsy Title: Untitled 2011-05-17.001 Rating: 1 Becket A1: (4) do something - varies with B2 * men to center + hi five * Ladies to center + hi five * somebody allemande 1x (12) Partner Swing A2: (8) Wheel in place + Star right 1/2 (8) Long waves balance & Spin R (men face in) B1: (4) Long waves balance L & R (12) Men go swing neighbor B2: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Star Promenade P to own side (8) 2 butterfly whirls as couples shift left. CallingNotes: Do not use! Based on my Swing -> turn-in-place -> Star R premise! CallingNotesPre: Variations B2b= (8) LLFB (8) with new neighbors, gypsy star 3/4 B2c= (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Cir balance + men cast to other side of P. B2d= (8) Circle Left 3/4 (2) With lady in the lead slide left (6) Ladies allemande left 1x Title: Untitled 2011-06-18.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 6 DayComposed: 18 Improper A1: (8) Up or Down Right & Left Through (8) Star Left 3/4 {1} A2: (8) Star Promenade Across + Butterfly Whirl (8) Ladies Left Shoulder Gypsy {2} B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Circle Left 3/4 CallingNotes: {1} At the end of the Star Left 3/4, the lady spins clockwise away from the center and waits for her partner to pick her up. {2} As the ladies gypsy, the man slides to his right into his partners spot. This enables the lady to get back in line in time for the balance. Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.005 Becket A1: Circle Left 3/4 Neighbor Swing A2: Pass Through Across {1} Cuddle B1: Full Cuddle Promenade + shift right to new neighbors Half Hey Across (Ladies pass LEFT) B2: Partner Balance & Swing Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.006 Improper A1: Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 Partner Swing B1: Pass Through Across + Cuddle Promenade Across + Loop to new neighbors B2: Star Left + ???? Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.007 Improper A1: Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: Circle Balance + Spin Right Partner Balance & Cuddle B1: Promenade Across + Ladies Spin out CW Swing Partner B2: Circle Left 3/4 Balance & California Twirl Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.008 Improper A1: Long Lines Forward & Back + Roll Men Trade + Cuddle Partner A2: Promenade Across + Ladies Spin out CW Partner Swing B1: Circle Left 3/4 Circle Balance + Pass Through up or down B2: Neighbor Gypsy and Swing Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.010 Improper Double Progression A1: Partner Balance & Box Gnat RL & Cturn neighbor + ROll A2: long waves balance next N ale 1x N swing B1: Circle L 3/4 P swing B2: Ladies trade passing right + next neighbor swat flea Next Neighbor #2 gypsy R 1x Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.011 Improper A1: Circle Left 1x Neighbor Gypsy 1.5 A2: Men Allemande Right 1/2 Partner Allemande Left 1/2 Shadow Balance & Box the Gnat B1: Shadow Allemande Right 1.5 Partner Swing B2: LLFB Men Allemande Left 1.5 CallingNotes: HOT HOT VARIATION: In place of neighbor gypsy put in a gate 1.5. Men have to whirl 180 and then pull by right. If doing this then should simplify the end of the dance to circle left 3/4 + Bal & Cal. Other options: Men pull by right [stand back to back with P] [other] shadow allemande left 1x partner balance & swing. Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.012 Improper A1: Forward & Touch; Turn and Retreat Star Right 1x A2: Men Allemande Right 1.5 P. Swing B1: LLFB Circle Left 1x B2: Circle Balance + Men Cross Neighbor Swing Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.013 Improper A1: Full Hey (Ladies start passing Left) A2: Gypsy Neighbor 3/4 + Everyone turn in place 180 {1} Wave of Four Balance + Men Spin Right B1: Half Hey Across (Ladies start passing Left) Partner Swing B2: Long Lines Forward & Back Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through CallingNotes: {1} The gypsy 3/4 puts the men left to left in the center. Then everyone uses the remaining music to turn in place 180 degrees so the men can join right hands in the center and left hands with their neighbors. During the turn in place, dancers continue locking eyes with their neighbor. Very flirty! NotesOther: Derived from a Jim Hemphill dance. Variation == B2=LLFB + Men roll Ladies + Star Left 3/4. Not sure about the timing of this sequence - dancers could get to new neighbors early. For future meditation: a dance that ends with a full star left and goes into the hey with new neighbors. Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.014 mproper A1: Full Hey (Ladies start passing Left) A2: Gypsy Neighbor 3/4 + Everyone turn in place 180 {1} Wave of Four Balance + Men Spin Right B1: Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: Long Lines Forward & Back Men Allemande Left 1.5 Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.015 Improper A1: LLFB Pass through across + trade places with neighbor A2: Men Allemande Right 1.5 {with man in next set} Pass Shadow by right + partner gypsy B1: Partner Swing {the partner gypsy carries into B1} B2: LLFB LLFB NotesOther: Inspired by Jim Hemphill's "Tranceducer". THIS DANCE UNFINISHED. Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.017 Improper A1: LLFB + Ladies roll men Men Allemande Left 1/2 Partner Allemande Right 1/2 A2: (4) Long waves Balance (12) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: LLFB + Ladies roll men Men Allemande Right 1.5 B2: Neighbor Gypsy and Swing NotesOther: Another dance evolved out of "Tranceducer" Not sure which of your dances triggered this one, but here it is: Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.018 Improper A1: Long lines forward and back Gypsy pass thru then right hands across star 2 places A2: Balance the star then ladies spin and gypsy star 1 place to swing partner on the side B1: Men allemande left 1 1/2 Neighbor allemande right 1/2, Ladies allemande left once around B2: Neighbor gypsy then swing CallingNotes: After the "gypsy pass through" the ladies will be pointed in the right direction for a star right, but the men will not. Why not go directly into the gypsy star after the "gypsy pass through". Or, you could follow the "gypsy pass through" with the star-balance and the men spin around and try to escape their partner. This could be a fun dance. Jim's teaching notes - I envision this to be a highly flirty dance. In A1 the gypsy pass thru, maintain eye contact with your partner as you pass right, turn your body in a half gypsy turn as you pass your partner, this also sets up the right hands across star. A2 Balance the star by right hand balancing toward the center and away, ladies push off and spin to take left hands across facing their partner as they balance away. Ladies lure their partner to the side of the set for a swing by backing up as the gent goes forward one place in a gypsy star. Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.020 Improper A1: Up or Down Right & Left Through Star Left 3/4 {1} A2: Star Promenade Across + Butterfly Whirl Ladies Left Shoulder Gypsy {2} B1: Partner Balance & Swing B2: Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left Circle Left 3/4 Notes: {1} At the end of the Star Left 3/4, the lady spins clockwise away from the center and waits for her partner to pick her up. {2} As the ladies gypsy, the man slides to his right into his partners spot. This enables the lady to get back in line in time for the balance. Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.021 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 Gate + Partner Cuddle + Unroll {1} B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Chain CallingNotes: {1} gate partner (ladies fwd) 1x, join man's left and lady's right, whirl lady ccw into a cuddle, turn the cuddle, and then roll the lady out -> two. Also, to be more bold, Circle R followed by Circle L (does this break the gate move or make a gate -> swing possible? Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.022 Rating: 4 Improper A1: (8) Long Waves Balance + Spin Right (8) Ladies Chain A2: (8) Circle Right (8) Circle Left B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left Title: Untitled 2011-07-31.023 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (8) Ladies Chain A2: (8) Circle Right (8) Circle Left B1: (8) Partner Do-si-Do (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Men Trade (8) New Neighbor Do-si-do Title: Untitled 2011-08-05.003 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Balance & Star Through (8) Circle Left 1.25 A2: (16) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Ladies Trade places (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies trade places + all Turn Single 3/4 NotesOther: A-part is from "Dancing and the Road to Hell" Title: Untitled 2011-08-09.001 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.5 (4) Men Right Allemande 1/2 (4) Partner Allemande Left 1/2 A2: (8) Shadow Balance & Box the Gnat (8) Pull Shadow by + Partner Swing B1: (16) Full Hey B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl NotesOther: Similar to a variation on Barry Dupen's "Ghost of a Chance" that I worked out. Title: Untitled 2011-08-09.002 Becket Rating: 1 A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (16) Full Hey (Ladies start right) B1: (8) Neighbor(?) Two-hand turn L 2x B2: (8) Diagonal Hey (which diagonal?) Use Right & Left on diagonal here? (8) Partner Swing NotesOther: So far kind of crummy. Why two heys? Title: Untitled 2011-08-09.003 Formation: Duple Minor ContraForm: Becket Direction: Reverse A1: (8) Men Balance & Trade (L) (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Ladies Balance & Trade (R) (8) Star L {awkward transition?} B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (4) Pass Through Across (4) {ones face up} single file promenade (8) Partner Gypsy 1.5 Title: Untitled 2011-08-09.004 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy (8) Men Forward & Back A2: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Ladies Forward & Back (8) Ladies Chain B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1x (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy NotesOther: Exchange the ladies F&B with the ladies chain?? Very close to "Gypsy a Gypsy", but some differences. Title: Untitled 2011-08-09.005 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Roll Partner A2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Half Hey (Ladies Start Right) B1: (4) Pass Shadow #1 by (LR?) (4) Shadow #2 Swat the Flea (8) Half Hey (Ladies start right) B2: (4) Pass Shadow #1 (LR?) (4) Swat the Flea with Partner (8) Partner Swing Title: Untitled 2011-08-09.006 Becket # Start in wave M2(dn)-F2(up)-F1(dn)-M1(up) A1: (8) Wave of Four Balance & Spin Right (8) Partner Swing A2: (8) Wheel 3/4 + Star Right 1/2, progressing (?how?) (4) Next Wave Balance (2) Shadow R (2) Men L B1: (8) Neighbor R 3/4 (change of pace here causes problems??) (4) Long Waves Balance + Men Cross ladies loop B2: (16) Partner Swing (balance & swing?) CallingNotes: This one flows well but the full hey divided between A1 & A2 might be a bit problematic. Title: Untitled 2011-08-17.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 8 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing A2: (8) Men Do-si-do 1.5 (8) Neighbor swing B1: (8) Half Hey Across (ladies start right) (8) Ladies Chain B2: (8) LLFB (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl NotesOther: The Circle Left 3/4, Twirl, Circle Left 3/4 is very similar to a Star Right 3/4, Box-the-gnat, Star right 3/4 Title: Untitled 2011-08-17.002 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 8 Improper A1: (8) Star Right 3/4 (8) Men Do-si-do 1.5 A2: (8) Waves of Four {1} Balance and spin right past Neighbor. (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Men Allemande Right 1/2 B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Right 3/4 + Partner Box-the-gnat CallingNotes: {1} The wave order is (caller left to right) F1(dn)-M2(up)-M1(dn)-F2(up), men holding left hands in center. Title: Untitled 2011-08-17.003 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 8 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 while ladies orbit CW 1/2 A2: (8) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B2: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl NotesOther: You can play a similar game with circle right 3/4! Title: Untitled 2011-08-17.004 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 8 Indecent A1: Circle Right 3/4 Men Allemande Left 1.5 A2: Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: Men cross set, Partner Swing B2: LLFB + Men roll partner Circle Right 3/4 + Nevada Twirl {1} CallingNotes: Nevada Twirl is like California Twirl except that man's left hand is in lady's right hand. Although the Nevada twirl is less familiar, the roll-way puts the man in the lead for the circle right (and also gives him some momentum going forward). Title: Untitled 2011-08-17.005 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 8 Indecent A1: (8) Star Left 3/4 (8) Gypsy Partner A2: (16) Men cross and swing Neighbor B1: (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Ladies Trade places (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) LLFB (8) Star Left 3/4 + Swat the flea Title: Untitled 2011-08-17.006 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 8 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Half Hey Across (ladies start right) A2: (8) Half Hey Back with men richochet (ladies start right) (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl CallingNotes: This one flows well but the full hey divided between A1 & A2 might be a bit problematic. # Title: Untitled 2011-08-17.007 # Author1: Barry Dupen??? # Author2: Dave Notman # YearComposed: 2011 # MonthComposed: 8 # Improper # # A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 # (8) Ladies Chain # A2: (8) Ladies Gypsy 1x # (8) Neighbor Swing # B1: (16) Give & Take (men take); Partner Swing # B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back # (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl # # NotesOther: I think this one's a keeper. This also showed up in the Barry Dupen file. Is it one of his dances? Now a *.qml under title "Chain the Circle". Title: Untitled 2011-08-17.008 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 8 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Gate Partner 1.25 (ladies back up; men walk forward) -> men take left hands in middle A2: (8) As couples, balance right and left + California Twirl with partner (8) As couples, balance right and left + California Twirl with partner B1: (4) Men Allemande Left 1x (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl CallingNotes: This one felt really good in my dances with the ghosts, but after I wrote it down I realized that there is almost no interaction with your neighbor. Maybe the novel moves can be recycled into some other dance. Title: Untitled 2011-08-17.009 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 8 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Gate Partner 1.25 (ladies back up; men walk forward) -> men take left hands in middle A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Star Promenade with Neighbor + Butterfly Whirl B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Left (yes left) 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl NotesOther: This one's a keeper! Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.001 Becket SubType: Mixer A1: 1/2 Hey on right diagonal (men pass L to start) Star R 1x A2: Partner Gypsy and Swing B1: Long Lines Forward & Back; Roll Ladies LEFT shoulder gypsy the next {1} B2: Varsouvienne Promenade Across Star left 1x CallingNotes: A MIXER CONTRA!!! {1} The gypsy is with your NEW partner. Men start left gypsy with a CCW turn in place 1/2 to get left shoulder pointed to new partner. Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.002 Becket A1: Ladies Left Diag Chain Ladies Chain Across A2: Mad Robin (ladies start in center) + ladies slink behind partner 1/2 Hey Across B1: P Balance and Swing B2: Circle Bal & Petronella Power Turn to new neighbors Men Ale L 1.5, scoop P and assist into diag chain. Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.005 Improper A1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Star Prom + Butterfly Whirl A2: (8) Left diag ladies chain (8) Ladies Chain across + ladies go behind P B1: (8) Half Hey Across (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring & California Twirl Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.007 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Pass Through Across + Partner Allemande R 3/4 A2: (8) Wave of Four Balance + Spin Right past Partner (8) Shadow Left Gypsy B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.5 Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.009 Indecent A1: Circle Right 3/4 Men Allemande Left 1.5 A2: Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: Men cross set, Partner Swing B2: LLFB + Men roll partner Circle Right 3/4 + Nevada Twirl {1} CallingNotes: Nevada Twirl is like California Twirl except that man's left hand is in lady's right hand. Although the Nevada twirl is less familiar, the roll-way puts the man in the lead for the circle right (and also gives him some momentum going forward). Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.010 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 while ladies orbit CW 1/2 A2: (8) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B2: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.011 Improper A1: (8) Star Right 3/4 (8) Men Do-si-do 1.5 A2: (8) Waves of Four {1} Balance and spin right past Neighbor. (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Men Allemande Right 1/2 B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Right 3/4 + Partner Box-the-gnat CallingNotes: {1} The wave order is (caller left to right) F1(dn)-M2(up)-M1(dn)-F2(up), men holding left hands in center. Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.013 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Gate Partner 1.25 (ladies back up; men walk forward) -> men take left hands in middle A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Star Promenade with Neighbor + Butterfly Whirl B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Left (yes left) 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.014 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Gate Partner 1.25 (ladies back up; men walk forward) -> men take left hands in middle A2: (8) As couples, balance right and left + California Twirl with partner (8) As couples, balance right and left + California Twirl with partner B1: (4) Men Allemande Left 1x (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.016 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Half Hey Across (ladies start right) A2: (8) Half Hey Back with men richochet (ladies start right) (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl NotesOther: Inspired by "Ashcan" by Nick Hawes. I thought that the Circle Left/Twirl/Circle Left sequence might be a bit rushed and I started to think of dances that both end and begin with a circle left 3/4, and immediately realized that I couldn't recall ever having danced one. Here is virgin territory!!! I think the sequence has good potential, though it may be that due to the constraints, the number of dances that can be built around this sequence is relatively small. Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.031 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Balance + Men Roll {1} A2: (8) Wave of Four {2} Balance + Spin Right (8) Allemande Left + Half Hey {3} B1: (8) {With Former Neighbors} {4} Star Right 1x (4) {Current} Neighbor pass by left (4) {With Next Neighbors} Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing CallingNotes: {1} For the roll away, the ladies stay put while the men 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} The move starts with neighbor allemande left 1/2, followed by men pass right, partner pass left and ladies pass right. At the end of this hey, the ones are ABOVE the twos. {4} Couples out at the end briefly reenter in indecent formation Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.032 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 8 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Balance + Men Roll {1} A2: (8) Wave of Four {2} Balance + Spin Right (8) Allemande Left + Half Hey {3} B1: (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x (4) Pass Neighbor by Left (4) Next Neighbor Swat the Flea B2: (8) Wave of Four Balance {4} + Ladies Spin Right (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} For the roll away, the ladies stay put while the men 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} The move starts with neighbor allemande left 1/2, followed by men pass right, partner pass left and ladies pass right. At the end of this hey, the ones are ABOVE the twos. {4} 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. First off, people had trouble with the Circle Balance + Men Roll. I've done that occasionally at a dance weekend and didn't think those present would have any trouble with it, but they did. In future, I'm going to tell them, "balance the circle and men trade places passing left shoulders" the first time through and add the spin as an embellishment the second time through. By the time we had struggled through the balance + men roll sequence and had done the hey, people had long since forgotten whether they were ones or twos. I should have emphasized that point before I had the circle left 1/4 to becket formation. The phrase "men turn back" prior to the gypsy didn't help any, because they were confused about where they should be at the end of the hey. Nor did "three changes of a hey" help. That usage is common in the English Country lexicon, but not the contra lexicon. I think my best bet was to spell out the changes explicitly (Men by the right, partner by the left, ladies by the right and stop - the ones should now be above the twos ... now face your neighbor). The final difficulty was with the wave -> spin -> swing sequence in B2. My partner at the time persisted in orienting herself for a wave balance + spin back to the left after the first spin-right .. which put her back to me. I'm guessing this problem was unique to this particular person, who is the local caller who has heaped such criticism on my dances. In fact, it tends to confirm my theory about how she functions. I think she relies heavily on what some call "muscle memory" (though I think that's a terrible description of the phenomenon). She's very good at remembering the dances this way, but when I throw one of my unusual sequences at her (whether it's smooth or not) she has trouble with it. She later remarked that she can pick up a dance written by almost any other caller and call it cold, but my dances just don't seem to make sense to her. Title: Untitled 2011-08-19.033 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Balance + Men Roll {1} A2: (8) Wave of Four {2} Balance + Spin Right (8) Allemande Left + Half Hey {3} B1: (8) Next Neighbor {4} Gypsy & Swing {5} B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} For the roll away, the ladies stay put while the men 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} The move starts with neighbor allemande left 1/2, followed by men pass right, partner pass left and ladies pass right. At the end of this hey, the ones are ABOVE the twos. {4} Couples out at the ends must reenter with the lady on the left here. {5} Here's the reverse progression. Title: Untitled 2011-08-23.001 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Ladies Chain A2: (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right) B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Right & Left Across NotesOther: Scribbled on calling sheet after "Becket Stars #4b" fell apart at Sugar Hill 2009. Title: Untitled 2011-09-19.001 Formation: Duple Minor ContraForm: Improper Progression: Single Direction: Rev Improper # Start with ones below the twos! A1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Ladies Chain + Courtesy Fling A2: (8) Partner Do-si-Do (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (8) Gents Chain + Ladies Fling the Gents B2: (4) Pass Through to next neighbors (12) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: Start with the ones below the twos!! Notes: Dancers out at the end reenter in regular improper formation! However as I was walking this one through, I realized that the chain->courtesy fling sequence could make the person flung very dizzy. During the courtesy turn dancers are rotating counter-clockwise, and then you have that rapid transition to a clockwise spin during the fling. Could you present another dance with a courtesy fling and ask a specific question about dizziness? If dizziness does prove to be a problem with the fling, it still might be possible to use it after an up and down promenade. For example: Title: Untitled 2011-09-20.001 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies roll men (8) Ladies chain to partner + extra courtesy turn so ones face down & twos face up. A2: (8) Chainsaw Promenade (8) Turn as couples (keeping courtesy turn hold) and promenande back B1: (8) {when across from original neighbors} Courtesy Fling + Partner Do-si-Do (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing NotesOther: Coming at the courtesy fling from the up and down promenade, you don't have that counter-clockwise rotation prior to the fling. Unfortunately the chainsaw promenade takes up so much time that it rather limits the uses of the courtesy fling. Title: Untitled 2011-09-23.001 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 09 DayComposed: 23 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Men Trade A2: (8) Long Waves (Men face out) Balance & Spin Right (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.75 B1: (8) Waves of Four Balance; Men Spin to the Right (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left CallingNotes: Big windup in A.Left 1.75 then halt in wave??? Title: Untitled 2011-09-23.002 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 09 DayComposed: 23 Becket A1: (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Men Trade (8) Long Waves (Men face out) Balance & Spin Right A2: (8) Long Waves (Men face out) Balance & Spin Left (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.75 B1: (8) Waves of Four Balance; Men Spin to the Right (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left CallingNotes: Big windup in A.Left 1.75 then halt in wave??? Title: Untitled 2011-10-05.001 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 5 Author1: Dave Notman Chaos Mixer A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Men Do-si-Do 1.5 A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Partner Two-hand Turn 1.5 B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Promenade Neighbor at Random {1} B2: (8) {With new partner} Lines of Two go Forward & Back (8) {New Neighbors} Star Right 1x CallingNotes: {1} This is your new partner. Title: Untitled 2011-11-11.001 Improper Reverse Progression A1: (4) Partner California Twirl {1} (4) Circle Left 1/2 (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 CallingNotes: {1} You are done with the neighbors you left behind. The rest of the dance is with your new neighbors. Ends will reenter as for a regular improper contra. Title: Untitled 2011-11-15.001 Becket A1: (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain Across A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Half Hey Across (Men start passing left) (4) Pass Through Across (4) Partner California Twirl NotesOther: Vague similarity to "The Reunion" by Gene Hubert Title: Untitled 2011-11-15.002 Improper A1: (4) Ladies Forward (4) Wave of Ladies Balance (2) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (6) Next Lady Allemande Left 1x A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through up or down (8) Next Neighbor Gypsy B2: (16) First Neighbor Balance & Swing Title: Untitled 2011-11-23.007 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies roll men (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies roll men {1} A2: (8) Half Hey Across (ladies start passing right) (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left {2} (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 B2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing CallingNotes: {1} End couples be prepared to immediately reenter the dance here. {2} Now back to neighbor #1. Title: Untitled 2011-11-23.008 Improper A1: (8) Lines of Four down the Hall; turn alone (8) Lines of Four back up; fold the line A2: (8) Twos gate the ones (twos back up) (8) Ones Half Figure Eight down through twos B1: (16) Men Cross + Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (4) Circle Balance (4) Twos arch + ones duck through Title: Untitled 2011-11-23.009 Improper A1: (8) Hand Cast with neighbor (ladies back up) (8) Gents orbit around ladies {1} A2: (16) Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Give and Take (men take) + Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Long Lines Forward & Back CallingNotes: {1} The gents may be late completing the full orbit, but it doesn't matter because the following swing will get the dancers back in time. Title: Untitled 2011-11-24.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 Proper + long waves (second corners facing out, same sex neighbor in right hand) A1: Those facing in (aka first corners) start a half hey (passing left) ending an an allemande for the second corners (first corners pass left, partner pass right, second corners allemande left 3/4 back to partner and swing). A2: Men start a half hey passing left, Neighbor pass right, ladies allemande left 3/4. Neighbor swing. B1: Star Left 1x Star Right 1x B2: Twos chase (#2 lady goes around same ones and takes #1 lady's right hand at end, #2 man follows partner around #1 man, but then cuts between the ones and takes #1 man's right hand.) -> same long waves that started the dance. Long Waves Balance + Spin right to progress. Title: Untitled 2012-02-03.001 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 2 Becket Mixer A1: (8) Men to center + Long Wave of Men Balance (4) Ladies to center (4) Long Wave of Ladies Balance + Men move into next set to left A2: (8) ladies retreat + {new} Men allemande left 1.5 (8) {new} NEIGHBOR Swing {1} B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) {Current} Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (4) Ladies scoop {current} Partner + Star Promenade Across (4) Couples loop to left to face new neighbors {2} CallingNotes: {1} The swing with the neighbor in A2 will likely be a bit shorter than usual, because the men will have to delay their allemande to let the ladies get out of the way. {2} I can see some difficulty teaching B2. Which way is "Left"? Perhaps something like "Star Promenade Across .. end the star promenade facing up or down with the ladies in the center. Get the dancers organized in that fashion. Then promenade forward until you are across from the next couple + ladies back up/men walk forward to face across. Title: Untitled 2012-02-03.001 (Corrected) Becket Mixer A1: (8) Men to center + Long Wave of Men Balance (8) Ladies to center + Long Wave of Ladies Balance - while ladies balance and retreat, men move into next set to left - A2: (8) ladies retreat + {new} Men allemande left 1.5 (8) Neighbor #2 Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) {Current} Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (4) Ladies scoop {current} Partner + Star Promenade Across (4) Couples loop to left to face new neighbors {1} CallingNotes: I can see some difficulty teaching B2. Which way is "Left"? Perhaps something like "Star Promenade Across .. end the star promenade facing up or down with the ladies in the center. Get the dancers organized in that fashion. Then promenade forward until you are across from the next couple + ladies back up/men walk forward to face across. The swing with the neighbor in A2 will likely be a bit shorter than usual, because the men will have to delay their allemande to let the ladies get out of the way. The other one didn't work either. Here's the revision: Title: Untitled 2012-02-03.002 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 2 Becket Mixer A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Shift Left (8) Ladies to center + Long Wave of Ladies Balance A2: (2) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 (14) {new} Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (16) Full Hey (Men start passing Left) + Ladies Richochet at end NotesOther: Alternate B2 = Ladies Chain + Circle Left 1x Title: Untitled 2012-02-03.003 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 2 Indecent A1: (8) Half Square Through (start facing across) (8) {With Next Couple} Circle Right 3/4 A2: (8) Partner Hand Cast (men back up, ladies walk fwd) (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 while men orbit CCW 1/2 B1: (8) Pass Partner by Left + Allemande Shadow Left 1x (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Chain Title: Untitled 2012-02-03.004 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 2 Indecent A1: (8) Half Square Through (start facing across) (8) {With Next Couple} Circle Right 3/4 A2: (8) Partner Hand Cast (men back up, ladies walk fwd) (8) Ladies Chain {to neighbor} B1: (8) Circle Right 1/2 + Ladies Trade (passing left) (8) Partner swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing NotesOther: That little move in B2 (Circle R 1/2 + Ladies Trade) has lots of potential!!! Alternate endings: LLFB + Ladies Gypsy 1.5 or Men Trade + Ladies Trade + Men Allemande Left 1.5 (then they have to give a push through joined left hands to start the square through). Title: Untitled 2012-02-03.005 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 2 Becket A1: (8) Ladies Chain {to neighbor} (8) Circle Right 1/2 + Ladies Trade passing left A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Men Trade passing RIGHT (8) {Previous} Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 1x {I think other couple may be slightly diagonal Right} (4) Men Trade {with other man in circle} (4) Men walk behind partner to position on her right CallingNotes: Hmmm - nasty end effects with this one. Title: Untitled 2012-02-11.001 Rating: 1 Improper A1: Long Lines Forward & Back Neighbor Gypsy 1.5 A2: CL 3 + Slide across Partner Swing B1: Long Lines Forward & Back Long Lines Forward & Back + Men roll ladies B2: Circle Right 3/4 + Slide Across Neighbor Swing NotesOther: Not a great dance, but a foundation for something else. Title: Untitled 2012-02-25.001 Author1: Dave Notman Indecent, Reverse Progression A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Balance & Box-the-Gnat A2: (8) Long Waves {1} Balance & Spin Right (8) New Neighbor Swing {2} B1: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (12) Star Promenade Partner + Butterfly Whirl 2x {3} B2: (8) Ladies Chain Across (8) Hands Across Star Left 1x {4} CallingNotes: {1} Neighbor in right hand, men facing out. {2} Here's the reverse progression. Dancers waiting at the end should position themselves with the lady on the right - just like a plain old improper dance. {3} Not sure if there's time for three whirls here or not. {4} Dancers will find the transition from the L Star to the Do-si-Do easier if they give their same sex neighbor a little push at the end of the star. Title: Untitled 2012-02-25.002 Author1: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (4) Men forward to form a long wave of men (4) Wave Balance (8) Partner Allemande Left 1.25 + men flip to face across {1} B1: (8) LLFB + Slide Left {2} (8) Circle Left 3/4 B2: (4) Men Trade passing right (4) Shadow Allemande Left 1x (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Man is now standing to left of his partner. {2} Here's the reverse progression. The two CL 3/4 with different moves following may cause confusion. NotesOther: JIM THOUGHT THIS ONE DIDN'T PROGRESS PROPERLY. Couples end up opposite side???? Title: Untitled 2012-02-25.002 #2 Author1: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (4) Men forward to form a long wave of men (4) Wave Balance (8) Partner Allemande Left 1.25 + men flip to face across {1} B1: (8) LLFB + Slide Left {2} (8) Circle Left 3/4 B2: (4) Men Trade passing right (4) Shadow Allemande Left 1x (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Couples are now facing across, lady on the right. {2} Here's the reverse progression. The two CL 3/4 with different moves following may cause confusion. Title: Untitled 2012-03-05.002 Improper A1: (8) Give & Take (ladies take) (8) Partner Swing A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Ladies Cast; Men Follow {1} B1: (4) Neighbor Gypsy 1x (4) Turn in place 1/2 CW (8) Next Neighbor Swing {2} B2: (4) Pass Through Across (4) First Neighbor Montana Twirl {3} (8) First Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} Ladies turn CW 1/2 walk into spot vacated by her partner after the swing, and then walk across the set. The men follow their neighbor on this path. {2} End couples will have to wait with the lady on the left. {3} Montana Twirl - a California Twirl with the other hand. This final sequence may make the ladies very dizzy, as they must turn CCW for the twirl, and then go into the CW swing. Title: Untitled 2012-03-05.003 Improper A1: (8) Give & Take (ladies take) (8) Partner Swing A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Ladies Cast; Men Follow {1} B1: (4) Neighbor Gypsy 1x (4) Turn in place 1/2 CW (8) Next Neighbor Swing {2} B2: (4) Pass Through Across (4) First Neighbor Montana Twirl {3} (8) First Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} Ladies turn CW 1/2 walk into spot vacated by her partner after the swing, and then walk across the set. The men follow their neighbor on this path. {2} End couples will have to wait with the lady on the left. {3} Montana Twirl - a California Twirl with the other hand. This final sequence may make the ladies very dizzy, as they must turn CCW for the twirl, and then go into the CW swing. Title: Untitled 2012-03-08.010 Author1: Dave Notman Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (4) Ladies Cast CW to stand behind Partner (4) Ladies give Partner a push. Man walks across the set A2: (8) Long Waves {1} Balance & Spin Right (8) Varsouvienne Promenade Across with Neighbor {2} B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1x (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Men are facing out. {2} Man catches neighbors left hand with his left after the spin to the right. With left hands joined, man turns in place CCW and cuddles up to his neighbor in Varsouvienne promenade position, facing across. Promenade across and as couples turn to face in. This sequence will take a bit more than 8 beats, but that's ok because the following Allemande will take a bit less than 8. NotesOther: I wanted to repeat the cast and push across sequence with the men doing the pushing the second time. I don't think that sequence will work well after these moves: Chain, RL, Swing, promenade across. This made it rather difficult to construct a dance in which you have a swing with both your partner or your neighbor, and the two cast and push figures. The Rory O'More to Varsouvienne Promenade transition is vaguely similar so I settled on that. This dance has two unusual moves in it. Jim's comment - I bet you could squeeze a neighbor swing in. What if you did long lines forward, gents roll neighbor away with the ladies doing an extra half roll to start the cast. You could end the dance with a short neighbor swing and have an improper progression with long line and roll new neighbor away. Of course you would have to resequence to set up the partner swing. TODO: CHECK THIS OUT. Title: Untitled 2012-03-08.011 Author1: Dave Notman Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (4) Ladies Cast CW to stand behind Partner (4) Ladies give Partner a push. Man walks across the set A2: (4) Men loop right to stand behind Neighbor. (4) Man gives Neighbor lady a push. Ladies walk across the set (8) Star Right 1x B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing {1} B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Ladies Chain CallingNotes: {1} Advanced dancers are encouraged to gypsy and swing here. Much more fun! NotesOther: This incorporates the two push sequences, at sacrifice of a neighbor swing. Sigh. Probably should make the ??? Title: Untitled 2012-03-11.001 Author1: Dave Notman Rating: 1 Becket A1: LLFB + Slide Left Ladies Cast; push men, but men bounce back to their partner's former spot (as in a richochet hey) {1} A2: LLFB Men cast; push partner ladies cross set B1: Neighbor Gypsy & Swing B2: Give & Take (men take) + Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Lady is now standing to man's left. NotesOther: TOO COMPLICATED. TOO MANY ODD MOVES & Timing problems. Title: Untitled 2012-03-11.002 Author1: Dave Notman Rating: 1 Becket A1: LLFB + Slide Ladies Cast, push men A2: Future Neighbor allemande L 1x Current neighbor swing B1: LLFB Men cast, push ladies, ladies bounce back to left of man B2: Circle Balance + Petronella Spin Right Partner Swing NotesOther: TOO COMPLICATED. TOO MANY ODD MOVES & Timing problems. Title: Untitled 2012-03-19.001 Author1: Dave Notman Level: Advanced Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Next Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Lines of Four down the set + Turn As Couples (8) Lines of Four Return + Ones Hustle Forward to first Neighbors B1: (4) Twos Gate Ones 3/4 (12) Ones Swing B2: (8) {With Same Twos} Star Right 1x {1} (8) Neighbor #1 Slow Gypsy {2} CallingNotes: {1} After the swing, ones face DOWN, and then ones turn individually 1/4 turn to the right, and extend their right hands to the original twos above. {2} Men turn back CW to face Neighbor #1. NotesOther: Ending the ones swing facing down and then starting a star with the couple behind them is very unusual, so I think that sequence earns this dance an "Advanced" rating. Title: Untitled 2012-03-19.002 Author1: Dave Notman Improper A1: (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 {1} (8) Partner Hand Cast 1.5 A2: (4) Left Diagonal Ladies Pass Right (12) Next Neighbor Swing B1: (4) Men Trade on Left Diagonal (12) Partner Swing {2} B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Star Left 3/4 CallingNotes: {1} While the ladies allemande the men turn in place to face out. Or, for a more elegant dance, the men can turn single right and end facing out. {2} At this point, dancers have double progressed. The following LLFB + Slide Left will change the dance back to a single progression. Title: Untitled 2012-03-22.001 Author1: Dave Notman Setup: Start Becket + Ones trade places with partner A1: (16) Ladies turn Contra Corners with lady opposite A2: (16) Men turn Contra Corners with man opposite B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ones Roll Partner NotesOther: Related to "Alone at the End" by Al Olson. Title: Untitled 2012-03-22.002 Author1: Dave Notman Setup: Start Becket + Ones trade places with partner Reverse Progression A1: (16) Ladies turn Contra Corners with lady opposite. - ladies retire to opposite lady's place, facing out {1} A2: (8) Long Waves Balance and Spin Right {2} (8) With the NEXT neighbor - take two hands and gallop up or down to man's right (ladies are in the center) B1: (8) Turn as couples, so men are back to back in center, and gallop back (8) Men turn in place to their right, pass each other by the right, and swing partner (short swing). B2: (8) Promenade Partner Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + #1 man roll partner. CallingNotes: {1} Men are still facing in. Dancers take hands in long waves. Everyone has neighbor in right hand. Title: Untitled 2012-03-22.002 #2 Author1: Dave Notman Setup: Start Becket + Ones trade places with partner Reverse Progression A1: (16) Ladies turn Contra Corners with lady opposite. - ladies retire to opposite lady's place, facing out {1} A2: (8) Long Waves Balance and Spin Right {2} (8) With the NEXT neighbor - take two hands and gallop up or down to man's right (ladies are in the center) B1: (8) Turn as couples, so men are back to back in center, and gallop back (8) Men turn in place to their right, pass each other by the right, and swing partner (short swing). B2: (8) Promenade Partner Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + #1 man roll partner. CallingNotes: {1} Men are still facing in. Dancers take hands in long waves. Everyone has neighbor in right hand. Title: Untitled 2012-04-13.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 13 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 A2: (8) Half Hey (Starting Partner Right) + Ladies Richochet (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Right 1x {1} B2: (8) Ladies Gypsy 2x while Men Orbit 1/2 CCW {2} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Use a hands-across star here. {2} Men cast to their left out of the star into the CCW orbit. NotesOther: Should be a very dizzy dance. Story line - disappointed when their offer to swing wasn't accepted in A1, the ladies seek their fortune with their neighbors. In B1, the men buy time as they think of how they are going to get their partners back. After a fling with the other lady, the women return to their partners. Title: Untitled 2012-04-19.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 19 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 {1} A2: (8) Clockwise Promenade {ladies are inside} (8) Ladies turn back, swing new neighbor B1: (8) Promenade Back {CCW, men on inside} (8) Face Across. Men Roll Ladies to their left, then men pass right B2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing CallingNotes: {1} While men allemande, ladies turn 1/4 to their left. After the men go 1.5 in the allemande, they separate, walk behind their neighbor's back and join her for the CW promenade. A varsouvienne promenade works well here. Title: Untitled 2012-05-20.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 20 Becket A1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) LLFB A2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) {With New Neighbors} Gypsy R 1.5 B1: (8) {With those you gypsied} Star Right 3/4 (8) Partner Balance & Box the Gnat B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing NotesOther: Nice dizzy sequence with the stars and the gypsies, but no real interaction with neighbor Title: Untitled 2012-07-14.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 14 Setup: Waves of Four Across with Ladies Holding Left in Center Improper A1: (4) Waves of Four Balance (4) Everyone Turn Single to Right (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Half Hey Across (Men start passing Left) (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.5 {1} B1: (4) Long Waves Balance (12) Ladies go swing Partner B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Swing Through (Men Left 1/2 + Neighbor Right 1/2) {2} CallingNotes: {1} At the end of the gypsy, ladies should be facing in. {2} After the swing through have dancers form a wave of four with the ladies holding left in the center. Then instruct dancers to advance directly into the next wave. NotesOther: For a smoother dance, have dancers end the swing in ballroom position with the ladies back to back in the middle. Then the changes of the hey are Neighbor:R, Men:L, Partner:R (which puts the men back to back in the center). Then gypsy 1.25 to long waves with the ladies facing in. The swing through + advance to new waves might feel rushed. If so, B2 could be rewritten to swing through + Waves of Four Balance + Advance to new waves. Title: Untitled 2012-07-14.002 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 14 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (8) Men Start a Right Star + Ladies Join In {1} A2: (8) Shadow Left Gypsy 1x (8) Partner Swing B1: (6) Men Allemande Left 1x (10) Scoop Partner; Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl + MEN ROLL PARTNER to Left B2: (16) Men Pass Right + Neighbor Swing {2} CallingNotes: A no-balance contra. {1} Teach as follows: Men Allemande Right 1/4. Ladies join right hands too to form a right hand star. Ladies should be looking at their neighbors backside in the star. Turn your stars 3/4 until the men are back to where they started the dance. Dancers should now be on the same side of the set as their partners. End the stars with the men facing out and ladies facing in. {2} The Swing to Allemande Left transition works better if dancers end the swing with a twirl. Title: Untitled 2012-07-19.001 Author1: Dave Notman Setup: Becket, in Long Waves, ladies facing out Becket A1: (4) {Without any Balance} Spin Right past Partner (12) Men pass Right + Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Men Do-si-Do { ?? HOW FAR .. TO wave of Four men holding left } (8) Waves of Four Balance + Ladies spin past both men { ????? } B1: (16) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Pass Through on Near Right Diagonal (4) Partner Gypsy 1/2 CallingNotes: VERY PROVISIONAL SKETCH. LOTS OF QUESTIONS AND ROUGH EDGES HERE. Title: Untitled 2012-08-18.010 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 18 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left {1} (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4 {2} (8) Long Waves Balance + Box Circulate B2: (16) Men Cross Set + Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} The woman will tend to loop a bit to her right to go into the final swing with her partner. Dancers may not have to slide very far if any at all. {2} Allemande Left until the ladies face in. NotesOther: This box circulate goes counter-clockwise instead of the usual clockwise. Not sure if that will work. Title: Untitled 2012-08-18.020 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 18 A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Long Lines Forward & Back B2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x NotesOther: Several dances begin this way, but none end with the double star in B2. "Aqueous" has same A1-B1. Title: Untitled 2012-11-12.001 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 12 Becket A1: (8) Star Right 1x {1} (8) Shadow Left Gypsy 1.5 {2} A2: (16) Ladies trade (passing right) + swing neighbor B1: (16) Gents trade passing right + Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (3) Turn Single Right (3) Star Right 1/2 (2) Advance single file to new neighbors. CallingNotes: {1} After turning the star 1x, ladies turn to stand back-to-back with partner. {2} End effects are fairly straightforward. Dancers deposited at the end by the shadow gypsy should gypsy each other 1.5 to trade sides of the set. NotesOther: Inspired by Mike Richardson's "Star Trek". Title: Untitled by Dave Notman 2011-05-14.001 Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies (8) Pass Through Across + Star Right 3/4 B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin Title: Untitled by Dave Notman 2011-05-14.003 Improper A1: Long Waves Balance & Spin Right {Current} Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2 Men Allemande Right 1/2 A2: Full Hey (start passing partner left) B1: Partner Balance & Swing B2: (3) Turn in place clockwise (4) Star Right 1/2 (1) Single file progress one place (8) Star right 3/4 Title: Untitled-2012-02-03.003 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 3 Improper A1 (16) Balance & Swing Neighbor A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 1x B1 (2) Hand cast {1} 1/4 so men are left shoulder to left shoulder in the middle. (6) Men walk behind partner's back and CCW around her right shoulder until they are face to face with partner (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Men walking forward ladies backing up. Title: Untitled-2012-02-03.003b Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 3 Improper A1 (16) Balance & Swing Neighbor A2 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies roll men (8) Circle Left 1x B1 (2) Hand cast {1} 1/4 so ladies are left shoulder to left shoulder in the middle. (6) Ladies walk behind partner's back and CCW around his right shoulder until they are face to face with partner (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Ladies walking forward men backing up. Title: Untitled-2012-03-05.004 Type: Other Formation: Other FormationOther: Sicilian Circle, Men in inner ring, ladies in outer ring Setup: Take hands in circles of four. Temporary partner is directly across the set. #2 man is the right-most of the two men in the circle. #1 lady is right-most of the two ladies on her side of the circle. Those two are "Second Corners" A1: Second Corners join right hands + Balance + Pull by right (temporary) Partner Swing --> Twos are now in the outer ring A2: Ladies Allemande Right 1x while men orbit 1/2 CCW Neighbor Swing B1: Ladies Chain --> Ones are now in the outer ring Star Left 1x B2: Long Lines Forward & Back + #1 lady roll #1 gent {2} Circle Left 3/4 + Slide Left (with same sex person) -> new neighbor AND new partner! CallingNotes: THIS IS A MIXER! {1} Lady #1 rolls #1 gent from her left to her right --> The two men are now across from each other, as are the two ladies. NotesOther: The roll/circle sequence was stolen from Jim Hemphill . Title: Untitled-2012-08-04.002 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 3 Improper A1: LLFB + Ladies roll men Men Allemande Left 1/2 Partner Allemande Right 1/2 A2: (4) Long waves Balance (12) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: LLFB + Ladies roll men Men Allemande Right 1.5 B2: Neighbor Gypsy and Swing NotesOther: Another dance evolved out of Jim Hemphill's "Tranceducer". The composition date is a guess. Title: Venus & Mercury #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 14 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor {Slow} Gypsy 3/4 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 A2: (8) Scoop Partner; Star Promenade (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner B1: (16) Men Pass Right + Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Star Left 1x NotesOther: Dancers will consume a little bit of time making the transition from the star to the gypsy. For a higher energy dance, substitute a neighbor allemande right 1.75 for the gypsy in A1. Title: Venus & Mercury #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 14 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor {Slow} Gypsy 3/4 (8) Star Left 1x {1} + Men Allemande Left 1/4 {2} A2: (8) Star Promenade Partner + Butterfly Whirl (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner B1: (16) Men Pass Right + Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Half Hey (Ladies start passing right) CallingNotes: {1} The men start the star, and the ladies join in behind their neighbor. I would teach it this way: Men catch left hands and allemande JUST ONE STEP forward. Ladies join left hands to form a left hand star. Ladies should be looking at their neighbor's back side in this star. Note your position (everyone should be where they started the dance), and now turn the star once around. {2} When the ladies return to the place where they started the star (and the dance), they drop out of the star. Men continue to allemande left 1/4 more until they can scoop up their partners. NotesOther: Basically the same as "Venus and Mercury #2", except that the ladies participate while the men allemande in A1. Another variation - In A2, leave out the LLFB. Use the extra time to triple butterfly whirl your partner, and then men roll their partners over to their left, all in one smooth motion! Could be fun, but the dance then becomes a no-balance contra. Title: Waiting for Marilyn Reverse Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Ladies Cast, give partner a push (4) Men walk across the set while ladies slip left back to place A2: (4) Long Waves {1} Balance (4) Spin right (8) New Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain {2} (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 CallingNotes: {1} The men are facing out, neighbor is in right hand. {2} Dancers will have to truncate the courtesy turn here so the men can easily take left hands in the center. Alternatively, they could add an extra 1x whirl to the courtesy turn, and then men trade places with just 1/2 an allemande. Title: Wave-Particle Duality DV #1 Author1: Ryan Smith Author2: Dave Notman Improper A1: (8) Circle Balance & Petronella Spin {1} (8) Long Waves Balance Right & Left, Slide Right A2: (8) Half Hey Across (ladies start right) {2} (8) Gypsy partner 1.5 B1: (8) Half Hey (men start left) (8) Swing Partner {3} B2: (2) Promenade Up or Down to New Neighbors (4) Men catch left hands - Star Promenade (8) Double Butterfly Whirl (2) Extend the whirl to slide into improper position facing new neighbors. %% CallingNotes: Start by telling couples stand out at the ends to put the lady on the left. {1} To long wavy lines, men are facing out. Partner is in left, shadow is in right. {2} Men follow their shadow into the half hey. At the end of the hey everyone turn back to back with shadow - there's your partner! Need to keep calling the Rory O'More -> half hey transition as dancers will want to ROM a second time. {3} End the swing with the men standing left to left, facing up or down (ones facing down). NotesOther: Another complication with the original was having the ladies start the half heys with a different shoulder each time. I think having the man lead the second half hey will help dancers keep things straight. This will be a difficult dance to call. I'm not sure if dancers will take to the free-flowing timing in B2. Could be really fun but there's almost no interaction with your neighbor. Title: Wavy Line Withdrawal Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 27 Setup: Becket + Men Face out. A1: (4) Long Waves Balance (4) Men arc right into next set while ladies trade - Now in long wave with ladies facing out, men facing in - (4) Long Waves Balance (4) Ladies Loop Right + Men Cross (Box Circulate) A2: (8) Long Waves Balance + Spin Right (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor swing B2: (8) Right & Left Across (4) Ladies Allemande Right 3/4 (4) Partner Allemande Left 3/4 -> Long Waves (men out) CallingNotes: NASTY END EFFECTS. Case 1 (man at end, no other couples to right): Man walks around the end and back into his same set on the other side. Case 2 (stranded couple at end) - these two stand on side, as for becket. When men arc right, stranded man must leave his partner and walk into the set above. Meanwhile a man from the last set joins the stranded lady. These stand as for an improper dance and get back in during the spin right + partner swing. NotesOther: Thanks to Jeff Gordon for suggesting a great title! Title: Wavy Lines of Earthshine DV #1 Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 18 Improper A1: (8) Long wavy lines (Men facing out, neighbor by the right) balance then slide right (8) Swing a new neighbor A2: (8) Right & Left Through then Ocean Wave {1} (4) Wave of Four Balance (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/4 B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Long lines (8) Gents cross, neighbor allemande right once around to long wave {2} CallingNotes: {1} Couples extend the courtesy turn into an allemande left 1/4 with neighbor. Ladies step into the center and take right hands while still holding left hands with their neighbor. The wave in this variation is a bit unfortunate as the two ladies will balance right towards each other while the men balance with ghosts off to their right. Timing between A2 and B1 is mushy. Dancers will get to the gypsy early, but that doesn't matter here. {2} Ladies: as gent crosses, slide left into the spot vacated by your partner. NotesOther: I like the way this dance progresses. B2 has an unusual feel to it. Title: Wavy Lines of Earthshine DV #2 BAD Improper A1: (8) Long wavy lines (Men facing out, neighbor by the right) balance then slide right (8) Swing a new neighbor A2: (12) Right & Left Bye to an Ocean Wave (4) Wave of Four Balance B1: (4) Ladies Allemande Left 1x (4) Partner Gypsy (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long lines (8) Gents cross, neighbor allemande right once around to long wave {2} CallingNotes: BAD - the 12 count "Right & Left Bye" just feels too slow! {1} Right left bye is a right left thru with a little extra on the courtesy turn. At the end of the courtesy turn gents send the ladies back into the center,ladies catch left hands and step to an ocean wave. Gent adds a little extra rotation onto the end of his courtesy turn and catches right hand of partner stepping to the wave. Kathy attributed the Right LEft Bye to Tom Hinds as a new move, but I have seen the sequence in at least one other dance by someone else without the name for the move. {2} Ladies: as gent crosses, slide left into the spot vacated by your partner. Title: Wavy Lines of Earthshine DV #3 Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 21 Improper A1: (8) Long wavy lines (Men facing out, neighbor by the right) balance then slide right (8) Swing a new neighbor A2: (8) Right & Left Through (the regular way) (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 B1: (4) Waves of Four Balance (4) Partner Gypsy (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long lines (8) Gents cross, neighbor allemande right once around to long wave {1} CallingNotes: {1} Ladies: as gent crosses, slide left into the spot vacated by your partner. Title: Weave Variant Author1: Cis Hinkle Author2: Dave Notman Type: Circle Mixer Progression: Single Level: 3 A1: (8) Ladies into the Center and Back (8) Ladies Weave the Ring {1} A2: (8) Men into the Center and Back (8) Men Weave the Ring B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Promenade CCW around the circle. (4) Ladies cast back to new partner {2} (4) Gypsy new partner. CallingNotes: {1} Ladies shift 2 places to their right, passing in front of man #1 and behind man #2. {2} I remember there being extra time here. One solution is to lengthen the promenade. This variant inserts a gypsy with the new partner. However after the gypsy the ladies will have to turn 180 to face back into the circle! NotesOther: Susan Moffett had everyone go into the center in A2, but it seems more symmetric (and therefore easier to remember) if just the men go into the center. Title: Wedding Rings DV #1 YearComposed: 1986 MonthComposed: 6 DayComposed: 14 Author1: Evan Shepherd Level: Intermediate Becket A1: (8) Circle left (8) Hands-across left hand star A2: (4) Ladies drop out at home; gents allemande left 1x (12) Partners swing B1: (8) Long lines go forward and back (8) Ladies chain B2: (4) SLOWLY join inside hands with partner {1} (4) Star through (cross the set, lady going under the arch, end facing your neighbors) (6) Circle left 3/4 (2) Slide left one place to face new neighbors CallingNotes: {1} Man SLOWLY extends his right hand towards his partner across the set. Ladies take partner's extended hand in her left. Lady then ducks under the arch, turning 1/4 turn CCW. Timing is important here - you have four beats of music to use up! NotesOther: Written June 14, 1986 for Evan's wedding to Berry. David Kaynor was the first person to call it--he played at the wedding. Farewell to Whiskey is a good 1st tune. Title: Wedding Rings DV #2 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 24 Author1: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Becket A1: (8) Hands-across Star Right 1x (8) Hands-across Star Left 1x A2: (4) Ladies drop out at home; gents allemande left 1x (12) Partners swing B1: (16) Give & Take (Ladies Take) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) SLOW Star Through with Partner (Men: Left, Ladies R) (6) New Neighbors Circle Left 3/4 (2) Partner 1/2 Gypsy by Right CallingNotes: {1} Man SLOWLY extends his left hand towards his partner across the set. Ladies take partner's extended hand in her right. Then lady ducks under the arch, turning 1/4 turn CW. Timing is important here - dancers have a full 8 counts for the star through. Ducking under the arch will take only four counts, so dancers really have to take their time joining hands across with their partners. NotesOther: Evan's now heavily modified original was written for his wedding in 1986. My modifications were made to mark Kate Power's wedding with Andy Shewmon in 2012. Farewell to Whiskey is a good 1st tune. #yy #yy #yy Title: Untitled 2012-04-13.001 #yy Author1: Dave Notman #yy YearComposed: 2012 #yy MonthComposed: 4 #yy DayComposed: 13 #yy Becket #yy #yy A1: ( #yy ( #yy A2: ( #yy ( #yy B1: ( #yy ( #yy B2: ( #yy ( #yy #yy CallingNotes: #yy #yy NotesOther: #yy Title: When Push Comes to Shove #3 Author1: Dave Notman Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Cast Right, stand behind Neighbor and give him a push. Men walk across set. A2: (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.75 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Men Cast Left, stand behind Partner and give her a push. Ladies walk across set. B2: (4) Long Waves Balance {ladies facing out} (4) Allemande Right future neighbor (8) Neighbor Swing Title: Wil E. Becket Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 20 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1x + Men Slide Right A2: (8) Long Waves Balance + Spin Right {1} (8) Long Waves Balance + Spin Left B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (16) Full Poussette Clockwise {2} CallingNotes: {1} Ladies are facing out in this wave, partner is in left hand. The spin to the right will separate dancers from their partners. Mild end effects here - end couples wait with lady on the left until the ROM sequence is done. If dancers fail to do this, it's not disaster since dancers spin back to the left. BUT end couples DO have to participate in the ROM sequence! {2} Men start by pushing neighbor backwards. Title: Yearning for Peace Dave Variant Author1: David Smukler Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Balance & Box the Gnat (4) Star Right 1/2 (4) Loop CCW to take left hands across the set with Partner A2: (8) Partner Balance & Swat the Flea (everyone should be back home now) (4) Star Left 1/2 (4) Loop CW B1: (8) Individual Promenade CW 3/4 (8) Swing Partner on the side. B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the ring and pass through to new neighbors. NotesOther: The original ended with Long Lines forward and back followed by Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through. It's a very nice dance that's rarely done (I can't ever recall dancing it), and it has a bit of an English Country feel to it. A minor variation of David Smukler's "Yearning for Peace" Title: Zombie Walk Becket A1: {drawn by magnetic power of man's eyes} ladies walk across set and swing neighbor A2: Pass through across (no hands) + California Twirl Men step to center to start a mad robin B1: {drawn by magnetic power of ladies eyes} Men walk across set and swing partner B2: Long Lines Forward & Back Sliding left Ladies step to center to start a mad robin Title: Zombie Walk #2 Improper A1: Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: Pass through across (no hands) + California Twirl Men step to center to start a mad robin B1: {drawn by magnetic power of ladies eyes} Men walk across set and swing partner B2: Pass through across (no hands) + California Twirl Circle Balance + Men Trade Places (passing right) CallingNotes: Problematic because of the different moves following the two pass/california twirl. Title: todo 2011-07-31-004 Formation: Duple Minor ContraForm: Becket Direction: Reverse 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) B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left) (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (16) Men Cross + Partner Swing NotesOther: Almost the same as "Cold Feet #4" but with a neighbor swing in B1. NEED A WHOLE NEW TITLE, because the cold feet motif doesn't apply! Not sure which of Jim Hemphill's dances triggered this one! Title: The Nova Scotian DV #1 Author1: Maurice Hennigar Author2: Dave Notman Reference: Ralph Page Archive 1991, pg 10 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1x {1} (8) Ones Swing A2: (6) Ones and #2 lady down center three in line {2} %% Down 4 (4) Right hand high left hand low, ladies swap %% Twirl (6) Return, Hand cast to face across {3} %% P Almd B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Circle Left 1x B2: (16) Full Square Through CallingNotes: {1} #1 gent will have to turn 180 to face partner for the swing. {2} #2 man should shift one step up the line to prevent creep towards the bottom. {3} Line of three returns to align with #2 man. #1 man releases #2 lady. Hand cast with partner until facing across (men back up, ladies walk forward). For the ones, the hand cast will be 1/4 turn. For the twos it will be 3/4 turn. NotesOther: Differences from orignal - A1 was handy allemande. A2 description of cast. B2 was 2 R&L through. That bit about "#2 man shift up" was speculation on my part. Perhaps line creep isnt really a problem. Jan changed the allemande in A1 (I suspect unintentionally), and I suggested the square through at the end. Title: Fall Fever Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 9 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Circle Right 1x (8) Star Right 1x A2: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Ladies Chain B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Oval Promenade CCW 2 Steps + Butterfly Whirl NotesOther: Written while trying to convert Tony Parkes' "Spring Fever" into a becket dance. A detailed comparison will show that the moves in Tony's dance have been reorganized and in some cases reversed. I've noticed in other dances that a Star Right followed by RL caused dancers to rush the RL. That may be a problem here too. See also my dance named "Spring Feverish" Title: Traveling the English Country Circuit Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 9 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Twos Gate Ones 1/4 {1} (8) Line of Four Down the Hall + Ones Turn as Couples A2: (8) Line Returns & Folds (8) Twos Half Figure Eight down through Ones B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 2x while Ladies Orbit CW 1/2 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Men orbit stationary ladies CW 1/2 {2} (8) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} On the way back out of the LLFB, the ones dally and the twos back up rigorously. {2} Men walk straight across set, stand right-to-right with neighbor, then walk 3/4 around her, clockwise until the men are back-to-back in the center. Swing neighbor. # TODO: START JIM HEMPHILL DUMP SEQUENCE Title: Gypsy Gallop Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 9 Proper A1: (8) Ones Gypsy 1.5 (8) Half Poussette CW (Ladies push) A2: (16) Twos 2-hand turn 1/2, sashay down the center & back, and cast below Ones {1} B1: (16) Ones 2-hand turn 1/2, sashay down the center & back, and cast below Twos B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Twos Swing {2} CallingNotes: {1} Figure 2 beats for the 2-Hand turn, 5 sashay's down and 5 back, and then 4 to cast around. Title: Aurora DV #1 Author1: Mary Devlin Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 17 Rating: 3 Improper A1: (8) Down the hall four in line (1's between the 2's) + Turn Alone (8) Come Back + Turn to face Neighbor A2: (16) Full Hey Start passing Neighbor by the right {2} B1: (12) 2-hand turn neighbor 1.5 (4) Ones Gypsy B2: (16) 1's balance and swing CallingNotes: {1} DO NOT fold to a circle here! Instead remain for in line, and dancers turn to face their neighbors, so ones are back to back in the middle. {2} Changes of the hey are N:R 2:L P:R 1:L N:R 2:L P:R 1:L NotesOther: Whole B part is slinky smooth and very dizzy for the #1 lady! Title: Aurora DV #2 Author1: Mary Devlin Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 17 Rating: 3 Improper A1: (8) Down the hall four in line (1's between the 2's) + Turn Alone (8) Come Back + Turn to face Neighbor A2: (16) Full Hey Start passing Neighbor by the right {2} B1: (8) Wave of Four Balance + Spin Right {3} (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 B2: (16) Ones Gypsy and Swing CallingNotes: {1} DO NOT fold to a circle here! Instead remain for in line, and dancers turn to face their neighbors, so ones are back to back in the middle. {2} Changes of the hey are N:R 2:L P:R 1:L N:R 2:L P:R 1:L {3} Ones finish the hey with a half allemande left, then take right hands with neighbor to form a wave. Title: Much Hanky Panky Author1: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 20 Rating: 3 Becket A1: (16) Give & Take (Ladies Take) + Neighbor Swing {1} A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Men {With former neighbor} Do-si-Do + Ladies Scoot {2} B1: (8) {Former Neighbors} Star Left 1x (4) Men Cast out of Star while Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 {3} (4) Ladies Scoop Shadow and Star Promenade B2: (4) {Shortened} Butterfly Whirl {4} (4) Men Advance to Partner (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: Start by introducing shadow (face partner, then look past partner to next same-sex person). The ladies also have a "partner in crime" - that person is your shadow's partner. Ladies should make special note of her too. {1} After the swing have dancers briefly turn back to back with one you swing to face their FORMER neighbors, just so the men know who they will Do-si-Do with. {2} Scoot = Tell ladies, "Ladies - remember that 'partner in crime' - she's still off to your left. While the men are busy with the do-si-do, the ladies cast over your right shoulder, walk up or down the set and move into the spot now occupied by your partner in crime. Your shadow should now be standing across the set." {3} Men cast out of star - it's basically a turn single right while the ladies allemande left 1/2. {4} Ladies are backing up to whirl the men. End the shortened butterfly whirl facing up or down. Men should be able to see their partner's back ahead of them. NotesOther: It remains to be seen if dancers will accept a star promenade/butterfly whirl sequence which has been divided across a phrase boundry. Title: The Force of Habit Author1: Dave Notman Level: Advanced YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 24 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Right & Left Through Across A2: (6) Circle Left 3/4 (2) Men Turn Single Left 1/2 while ladies start 1/2 hey passing right (8) Half Hey Across (Start passing Partner Left) B1: (4) Wave of Four Balance {2} (12) Next Neighbor Swing {3} B2: (6) Circle Left 3/4 (10) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} In two steps, have men dance a little semicircle to their left. At the end of two steps they should be facing in. Meanwhile ladies step forward and partially pass the other lady to stand right to right facing up or down (lady #1 facing down, Lady #2 facing up). From here do a half hey (P:L M:R N:L) to a wavy line of four. From caller's left to right, the wave will read M1(up)-F2(dn)-F1(up)-M2(dn). Ladies are in the middle holding right hands, gents on the outside, holding left with neighbor. {2} Unfortunately, the men will have to balance with a ghost. An unfortunate feature of this dance. {3} Here's where the dance gets its title! Dancers turn 180 over their right shoulder to face a new neighbor. NotesOther: Without the turn single, the men would have to stop in their tracks, pausing while the ladies start the hey. With the turn single, this transition flows beautifully. Title: The Force of Habit #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 24 Level: Intermediate Advanced Reverse Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 1x to Wave of Four Across {1} (4) Wave of Four Balance (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 A2: (4) Wave of Four Balance (12) All Turn 180 CW and swing New Neighbor B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Half Hey (Ladies Start Right) B2: (8) Ladies Gypsy Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Have to tell dancers to put some zip into this circle. Resulting wave has men in center holding left hands and partners in right. From caller's left to right the wave reads F2(dn)-M2(up)-M1(dn)-F1(up). NotesOther: The Gypsy left in B2 will result in a very dizzying sequence for the ladies. It felt smooth with the ghosts, but an allemande right 1.5 might be better in practice. Vague similarities to "The Miller's Thumb" by Melanie Axel-Lute and Bill Olson's "20 Below". However I think this dance is unique in the spin out of the wave to new neighbors. Possible problem area: The full circle to wave in A1. Dancers may not get there in time for the balance. # ******************************************************** Title: Bosco's Bound Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed:20 Music: Slow Tempo! Improper A1: (4) Men Trade Passing Left {1} (12) Partner Gypsy & Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 {2} (8) {New} Neighbor Gypsy Right 1.5 B1: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x B2: (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1x (8) Half Hey Across (start neighbor left) {3} CallingNotes: {1} After the men pass left, they do a little CCW spin 1/2 to face their partners for the gypsy. {2} After the CL 3/4, everyone turns over their right shoulder to face new neighbors. For the men, the turn will be 180, for the ladies it will be more like 270. END EFFECTS HERE - end couple must wait with lady on the left. {3} Changes of the hey are N:L M:R P:L L:R, which leaves the men facing in and ladies facing out - nicely positioned for the men to cross and gypsy their partner. A NO-BALANCE CONTRA, but beautiful flow. NotesOther: Inspired by Mark Richardson's "Bosco's Bounce". The circle/turn-in-place/star sequence will be very dizzying for the ladies! # ******************************************************** Title: The Tourist DV #1 Author1: Ted Sannella Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 20 Level: Easy Rating: 4 Improper A1: (8) Lady #1 down the center + Man #1 down the outside (8) Lady #1 up the outside + Man #1 up the inside A2: (8) Ones Gypsy + Man Turns 180 CW (8) Star Right 1x B1: (16) Neighbor: balance and swing B2: (8) Promenade across the Set (8) Right and left through {1} CallingNotes: {1} For more fun, the #1 man may cast over his right shoulder to start the down-the-outside NotesOther: A1 is a kind of monster mad robin for the ones only. Lady #1 never quite succeeds in capturing her partner in A2. TODO: CALL THIS AT CLINTONVILLE. # ******************************************************** Title: Trip to Brattleboro DV #1 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 20 Level: Easy Intermediate IsSymmetrical: 0 Improper A1: (8) {Ones Split Twos} Neighbors Mirror Gypsy (4) Ones Allemande Right 1x (4) Ones Turn in place CW 270 {1} A2: (16) Neighbor: balance and swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B2: (16) Ones Gypsy and Swing CallingNotes: {1} A very flirty move! After the turn in place, ones will be standing back to back. TODO: Call this at Clintonville. # ******************************************************** Title: Trip to Brattleboro DV #2 Level: Easy Intermediate #..Element_First: P Almd, Wave 4, Unequal #..ProgramFlags: DSD | N B&S | N Swing | P B&S | P Swing | Unusual | W Chain IsSymmetrical: 0 #..PieceCount: 5 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (6) {Ones Split Twos} Neighbors Mirror Gypsy (10) Ones: Allemande Left 2x A2: (16) Wave of Four Balance + Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B2: (16) Partner balance and swing NotesOther: Not documented online. # ******************************************************** Title: Pound Cat Promenade DV #3 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 20 Level: Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) {New} Neighbor swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner swing B1: (8) Men Do-si-Do 1.5 {2} (8) Long Waves Balance + Men Flip + Promenade Neighbor Across {3} B2: (8) Chainsaw Promenade CCW {3} (8) Turn as a Couple, Return to Partner and Face Across NotesOther: {1} Second time through say, "Men look left, ladies look right. There's your new neighbor. Swing 'em" {2} Men end the Do-si-Do facing out. Ladies are facing IN. {3} Men Flip = turn in place CCW 1/2, take lady in Varsouvienne Promenade Postion, promenade her across, and then wheel 90 degrees CCW to face up or down. In this up or down promenade, the men are standing left-to-left on the inside track, #1 man facing up, #2 man facing down. {3} After dancers turn as a couple, the ladies will be on the inside track. # ******************************************************** Title: Pat Puree DV #1 Author1: Sue Rosen Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 20 Level: Easy Intermediate Rating: 1 #..Element_First: M Almd #..ProgramFlags: Gypsy | Hey - Half | M Almd | N Swing | P Swing | Wave 4 #..PieceCount: 7 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (4) Gents: allemande Left 3/4 (4) Balance Wavy Lines of Four {Men in center} (4) Neighbor: Allemande Right 3/4 (4) Gents pass by left A2: (16) Partner Balance & swing B1: (4) Men Trade Places passing Left {1} (4) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x (8) 1/2 Hey, Ladies passing right shoulders B2: (16) Neighbor gypsy and swing CallingNotes: {1} After the men trade, they stay facing out. Then left gypsy neighbor. # ******************************************************** Title: Canyon Contra DV #1 Author1: Don Armstrong Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 20 Level: Beginner Easy Rating: 3 #..Element_First: DSD #..ProgramFlags: 1s Swing | Circle L | DSD | Down 4 | Star | Unequal IsSymmetrical: 1 #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-do (8) Star Right 1x A2: (16) Ones balance and swing B1: (8) Down the hall, four in line (turn alone) (8) Return and Bend the line B2: (8) Circle Left 1X (8) Star Left NotesOther: Related: "Broken Sixpence" # ******************************************************** Title: April Fools DV #1 Author1: Carol Ormand Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 21 Improper A1: (8) Circle Right 1x (8) Long lines forward + Gate with Neighbor {1} %% LLFB | N Almd A2: (8) Gents allemande Right 1-1/2 (8) 1/2 Hey, Partner passing left shoulders {2} B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Zig-Zag past neighbors to new neighbors {3} CallingNotes: {1} Although I haven't done this with partners, I'm thinking that the gates will take 6 counts at contra tempo. If I were to call this I'd instruct dancers to join hands in lines and take just TWO steps forward, then gate in 6. Gate = ladies back up + men walk forward. {2} There must be a fourth change of the hey here to make the dance work. Changes are P:L L:R N:L M:R. {3} With partner, slide to left, pass neighbor couple by right, and then slide back to right into lines. NotesOther: Stole the gate/allemande/hey sequence from Carol Ormand, and the Circle L/Zig-Zag/Circle R sequence from Rick Mohr! TODO: Write another dance with Circle Left 3/4 + Roll along sides + Gate! # ******************************************************** Title: Sandi and Marti DV #1 Author1: Seth Tepfer Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 17 Level: Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-do 1-1/2 (8) Next Neighbor Do-si-do A2: (16) Original Neighbor: balance and swing B1: (6) Circle Left 3/4 (10) Swing Partner B2: (4) Ladies Trade Passing Right (4) Men Allemande Left 1x+ {1} (4) Balance Wavy Lines of Four {2} (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 + Advance to new neighbors. CallingNotes: {1} As soon as the ladies have cleared the center, the men move in for their allemande left. {2} Wave is (caller left to right) F2(dn)-M1(up)-M2(dn)-F1(up), so men are holding left hands in the center, ones are facing up and twos are facing down. NotesOther: I think the ending is a bit less frantic. The transition into the wave is a bit easier. And the wave balance can be the regular balance right & left. # ******************************************************** Title: Sandi and Marti DV #2 Author1: Seth Tepfer Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 17 Level: Intermediate-Advanced Setup: Ladies stand left to left in center and right to right with neighbor, as though in a wave of four, but without hands. Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1x + Advance to next neighbor {1} (8) N2 Do-si-do A2: (16) Original Neighbor: balance and swing B1: (6) Circle Left 3/4 (10) Swing Partner B2: (8) Broken Hey to a wave of four {2} %% M Almd (4) Wave of Four Balance Forward & Back {3} %% Wave 4 (4) Advance to new neighbors {4} CallingNotes: {1} End the gypsy in that no-hands wave across, and then advance straight up or down. {2} Broken Hey = Ladies pass right while men shift right (as in regular 1/2 hey). Neighbor pass left (as in regular hey). Remaining four counts = men allemande right 1x. Men keep holding right hands and join left hands with neighbors. Wave is (caller left to right) F2(up)-M1(dn)-M2(up)-F1(dn). {3} Men balance right towards each other while ladies balance towards a ghost. Then balance left towards neighbors. {4} Dancers advance diagonally to their left, so they end right-to-right with their new neighbor. # ******************************************************** Title: Devil's Nightmare Fixed?? Author1: Tom Hinds Rating: 3 Level: Easy-Intermediate DistinctiveMove: 2 men face CC 2 women face CCW #..Element_First: N B&S #..ProgramFlags: Bal Ring | Half 8 | N B&S | N Swing | RL | W Chain #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Sicilian Circle, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Four Facing Four, ProgOther=, FormOther= Type: Sicilian Circle ContraForm: Proper Formation: Other FormationOther: Two Men Facing Two Ladies Progression: Single Setup: All men in outer ring, then circle Left 1/4 A1: (16) Opposite: balance and swing {1} %% N B&S A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B1: (16) Give and Take (Men Take) & Swing %% LLFB | N Swing B2: (8) Inner Ring Couple Half Figure Eight Through Outer Couple {2} (4) Ring of Four: Balance (4) Men Cross Through Ladies {Outer ring man in lead} + Ladies Advance CallingNotes: In this dance everyone has a same-sex traveling buddy. In addition, everyone will zig-zag between the inner and outer rings. {1} End this swing facing across. {2} Then face original direction. TODO - REMOVE FROM FILE AFTER SEND TO JIM. # ******************************************************** Title: Roll Away for Susanna DV #11 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 23 Author1: Perry Shafran Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Rating: 3 #..Element_First: LLFB #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | DSD | LLFB | N Swing | P B&S | P Swing | Roll | W Almd #..PieceCount: 7 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Becket, Prog=Single, Dir=CW, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Becket A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back: Ladies Roll Right to Left (8) Long lines, forward and back : Gents Roll Right to Left A2: (8) Ladies allemande Right 1-1/2 (8) Neighbor swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (4) Men Trade Places Passing Right + Turn over Right Shoulder (4) {New Men on R Diag} Trade Places B2: (16) Partner: balance and swing # ******************************************************** Title: Locomotive Tune Up YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 23 Author1: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Advanced Rating: 5 DistinctiveMove: Georgia Rang-Tang #..Element_First: Star #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | DSD | N Almd | N Swing | P Swing | Star | W Chain #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Turn to face {New} Neighbor (8) Georgia Rang Tang Starts A2: (16) Georgia Rang Tang Continues {1} B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Swing Partner B2: (4) Circle Left 1/4 (12) Swing Neighbor CallingNotesPre: Georgia Rang Tang = (4) Neighbor allemande Right 3/4 (2) {leading with left shoulder} Gents pass Left (4) Partner Allemande Left 3/4 (2) {leading with right shoulder} Gents pass Right (4) Neighbor allemande Right 3/4 <16 counts so far> {2} {leading with left shoulder} Gents pass Left (5) Partner: Allemande Left 1x {1} (1) Men Spin 180 CCW CallingNotes: Note that the Rang Tang floats across the phrase boundry. After the final Partner Allemande L 1x, the men spin CCW 1/2 as they move back into original position, ones facing down, twos facing up. NotesOther: Inspired by Dean Bolton's "Locomotion", as recorded in "Give and Take" page 123. A much more relaxed feeling without the awkward transitions at the end. # ******************************************************** Title: Contra Clockwise DV #1 Author1: Donna McAllister Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate #..Element_First: Circle L #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | DSD | Gypsy | Hey - Full | M Almd | P Swing | W Almd #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Becket, Prog=Single, Dir=CW, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Becket A1: (8) Slide Left + Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Do-si-do 1-1/4 A2: (8) Waves of Four Balance + Ladies allemande Left 1/2 (8) Partner allemande Right 1.5 B1: (16) Full Hey (Men start passing left) B2: (16) Partner gypsy and swing NotesOther: Original had second wave balance, partner allemande 1x and ladies start full hey. My version resulted from a defective dance reconstruction. I'm not sure if there's any reason to prefer it to the original. Have to try it both ways a couple of times! # ******************************************************** Title: Equity Reel DV #1 Author1: Chris Bishoff Level: Intermediate Rating: 3 From: Charley Harvey Improper A1: (8) {Same} Neighbors Star Left 1x {1} (8) {New} Neighbor Gypsy Right 1.5 A2: (16) Full Hey (men start left) ending in ladies allemande left 1x {2} B1: (16) Partner Gypsy and Swing B2: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Ladies Chain CallingNotes: {1} The progression occurs between the star and the gypsy in A1. THE FIRST TIME THROUGH, tell dancers that before they can dance with these neighbors, they have a bit of business to finish with their former neighbors. Then have dancers turn back to back with starting neighbors to star left with their former neighbors. {2} The men do a normal full hey. As ladies approach the center the second time they allemande left back to their partner. # ******************************************************** Title: Equity Reel DV #2 Author1: Chris Bishoff Level: Intermediate Rating: 3 #..Element_First: N Almd #..ProgramFlags: Hey - Full | LLFB | Long Wave | N Almd | P Swing | W Almd | W Almd | W Chain #..PieceCount: 8 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (8) Neighbor allemande Right 1-1/2 (4) Long Waves Balance {Gents facing in} (4) Neighbor allemande Right 1/2 A2: (16) Hey, women passing left shoulders B1: (8) Ladies: allemande Left 1-1/2 (8) Partner swing B2: (8) Long lines, forward and back (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4 NotesOther: Fixes a beastly ladies chain to neighbor allemande right 1.5 transition. # ******************************************************** Title: Equity Reel DV #3 Author1: Chris Bishoff Level: Intermediate Rating: 3 #..Element_First: N Almd #..ProgramFlags: Hey - Full | LLFB | Long Wave | N Almd | P Swing | W Almd | W Almd | W Chain #..PieceCount: 8 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (8) Neighbor allemande Right 1-1/2 (4) Long Waves Balance {Gents facing in} (4) Neighbor allemande Right 1/2 A2: (16) Hey, women passing left shoulders B1: (8) Ladies: allemande Left 1-1/2 (8) Partner swing B2: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through NotesOther: Fixes a beastly ladies chain to neighbor allemande right 1.5 transition. # ******************************************************** Title: Hang On! DV #1 Author1: Charles Harvey Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Rating: 3 Improper A1: (16) Neighbor gypsy and swing A2: (4) Ladies: Pull by Right (4) Partner Swat the Flea {1} (8) Partner swing B1: (8) Promenade across the Set (8) Circle Left 3/4 B2: (4) Ring of Four: Balance (4) California Twirl (8) {New Neighbors} Star Right 1x {2} CallingNotes: {1} After the Swat-the-flea man draws partner's left CCW around his head and deposits her left hand on his left shoulder (a la Ron Buchanan). Then couples close up in a swing. {2} Ladies turn back over right shoulder. Potential for collisions here. NotesOther: Same as Charley's dance, except his had a box-the-gnat between the swat-the-flea and the swing. # ******************************************************** Title: Blue Bell Reel DV #1 Author1: Dudley Laufman Author2: Dave Notman Level: Beginner Rating: 2 #..Element_First: LLFB #..ProgramFlags: LLFB | N Swing | P Swing IsSymmetrical: 1 #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Proper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper B1: (6) Ones Down the Center past Two (2) Man # 1 turns alone, lady #1 turns right and steps to outside (6) Ones Return {M1 in center, F1 up outside} (2) Ones walk CW half way around original neighbors and face them {1} B2: (16) Neighbor Balance & swing A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Pass Through Across + Hand Cast (men back up) A2: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Pass Through Across + Hand Cast (men back up) CallingNotes: {1} So everyone is back to where they started. NotesOther: A bit more difficult than the original, but I think much better. # ******************************************************** Title: Blue Bell Reel DV #2 Author1: Dudley Laufman Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy Rating: 3 IsSymmetrical: 0 Improper A1: (8) Lines of Two with Neighbor go Forward & Back %% LLFB (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Pass Through Across + Turn Alone CW A2: (8) Lines of Two with Neighbor go Forward & Back %% LLFB (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Pass Through Across + Turn Alone CW {1} B1: (16) Ones Gypsy & Swing {2} B2: (16) Neighbor Balance & swing {3} CallingNotes: {1} This puts everyone back where they started. {2} Ones who are feeling extra flirty won't bother going all the way across the set only to turn back and gypsy. Instead, they will start the gypsy early. {3} Tell dancers to end the swing facing across, then separate from the one they swung and form lines of two facing across with the next person in line. NotesOther: Specifying lines of two with neighbor is a way to clarify the transition to new neighbors for the beginners. Surprisingly nice flow! # ******************************************************** Title: Pound Cat Promenade FIXED #1? Level: Advanced #..Element_First: LLFB #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | Hey - Half | LLFB | M Almd | N Swing | P Swing | Promenade #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) {New} Neighbor swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner swing B1: (8) Gents: allemande Left 1-1/2 {1} (8) 1/2 Hey, Neighbor passing right shoulders B2: (8) Chainsaw Promenade CCW {2} (8) Turn as a Couple, Return to Partner and Face Across NotesOther: {1} Have gents allemande left to a wave of four across, holding right with neighbor. Tell ladies that they will end the hey standing where that other lady is now, BUT FACING THE OTHER WAY. Now the natural flow of the hey will put the ladies in the right spot, but facing the same direction as that other lady is now, which for this dance IS THE WRONG DIRECTION. So the ladies, at the end of the hey will have to add a CW twirl 180 to reverse direction. So the hey goes N:R L:L P:R + ladies twirl CW 1/2 while men pass left. {2} Men are in the middle. #1 man and lady #2 facing up, #2 man and lady #2 facing down. # ******************************************************** Title: Pound Cat Promenade FIXED #2? Level: Advanced #..Element_First: LLFB #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | Hey - Half | LLFB | M Almd | N Swing | P Swing | Promenade #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) {New} Neighbor swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner swing B1: (8) Men Do-si-Do 1.5 {1} (8) Half Hey Across (ladies start right) B2: (8) Chainsaw Promenade CCW {2} (8) Turn as a Couple, Return to Partner and Face Across NotesOther: {1} Men end the Do-si-Do facing out. Ladies are facing IN. Tell Lady #1, "Imagine yourself on the other side of the set facing DOWN." Tell Lady #2, "Imagine yourself on the other side of the set facing up." In order to get there you are going to do a half hey, but the ladies have to leave off the very last step of the hey - the step in which they turn to face across. Half hey = L:R P:L Ladies stay facing up or down while the men pass right in the middle. MEN - take that neighbor lady in promenade position. In this up or down promenade, the men are standing left-to-left on the inside track, #1 man facing up, #2 man facing down. {2} After dancers turn as a couple, the ladies will be on the inside track. TODO: Look up official version! Find author! # ******************************************************** Title: Ice Princess Meltdown DV #1 Author1: Ted Hodapp Level: Intermediate #..Element_First: N Swing #..ProgramFlags: Gypsy | Gypsy | Hey - Full | P Swing | Star | W Chain #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (4) {New} Neighbor Gypsy Left 3/4 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (4) Partner Gypsy Left 3/4 A2: (16) Full Hey, Ladies passing right shoulders B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partners (4) Men Trade passing right (4) Neighbor allemande right 1/2 NotesOther: TODO: REVIEW AGAIN. NOT PUBLISHED ON LINE. NotesOtherPre: Here's what CH had: A1= (8) Neighbor Gypsy Left 3/4 Ladies Pass Right (8) Partner Gypsy Left A2= (16) Hey, Ladies passing right shoulders B1= (8) Partner swing B2= (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Right * The right shoulder hey to a gypsy doesn't work. Timing was all off. Ladies Chain to star right is awkward (man's right arm is behind lady) # ******************************************************** Title: Be Here Now DV #1 Author1: Robert Cromartie Author2: Dave Notman Rating: 4 #..Element_First: L Almd #..ProgramFlags: Cir & Pass | DSD | Hey - Half | M Almd | N B&S | N Swing | P Swing | W Almd #..PieceCount: 7 #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.75 {1} (8) 1/2 Hey, starting neighbor LEFT {2} A2: (16) Neighbor: balance and swing B1: (8) Gents: allemande Left 1-1/2 (8) Partner swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 and pass through along the set (8) New Neighbor Do-si-do 1.25 CallingNotes: {1} Momentarily, to a wavy line of ladies, all facing neighbor. {2} Hey is N:L M:R P:L L:R. NotesOther: Why stop for a wave balance at the start of the dance. Just roar right into the hey! This necessitated reversal of the hey. Having the ladies go 2.25 around just didn't feel right (at least not with the ghosts in my basement). A very high energy dance! TODO: WRITE UP THIS VARIANT. # ******************************************************** Title: Alabama Jubilee DV #1 Level: Beginner Rating: 3 #..Element_First: N Almd #..ProgramFlags: DSD | M Almd | N Almd | P Swing | Promenade #..PieceCount: 5 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Circle Mixer, ST=, CForm=, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Other, ProgOther=, FormOther=Circle Circle Mixer A1: (8) Into Center and Back (8) Into Center and Back {1} A2: (4) Neighbor: allemande Left 1x (8) Partner Allemande Right 1.5 (4) Next One Allemande Left 1x %% N Almd B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing {2} B2: (12) Promenade CCW (4) Gents Advance to New Partner + Wheel to face in %% CallingNotes: {1} Tell dancers to turn to stand back to back with their partner - there's your neighbor. {2} Gents are closer to the center for the CCW Promenade. NotesOther: Differences from traditional = Timing of A2 is tighter. DSD becomes AL R 1.5. You could have gents advance to new partner, or you could have ladies cast back over right shoulder. Although more fun, this would be more disorienting, so you would have to tell ladies that their new partner is to their left (men new partner is to right). # ******************************************************** Title: Scatter Promenade DV #1 Author1: Gene Hubert Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Rating: 3 DistinctiveMove: Georgia Rang-Tang #..Element_First: Circle L #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | N Swing | P Swing | Star | Unusual #..PieceCount: 5 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Scatter Mixer, ST=, CForm=, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=Scatter, FormOther= Type: Scatter Mixer Formation: Duple Minor Progression: Single ProgressionOther: Scatter A1: (8) Star Left (8) Partner Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 1X (8) Georgia Rang-Tang starts... {1} B1: (16) Georgia Rang-Tang continues B2: (16) Promenade Neighbor to a new couple. CallingNotesPre: {1} (Dave's Reconstructed) Georgia Rang-Tang = Partner Allemande Right 1x, Men pass left (leading with left shoulder, passing back to back), Neighbor Allemande Left 1x, Men pass RIGHT (leading with right shoulder, passing back to back), Partner Allemande RIGHT 1x, Men pass LEFT (leading with left shoulder), then men join left hands with neighbor and "flip" into varsouvienne promenade position. This should all take 24 counts, broken down as follows: (8) Partner Allemande Right 1x (building up steam) (2) Men pass left (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (2) Men pass right (4) Partner Allemande Right 1x (2) Men pass Left (2) Cozy up to Neighbor for Promenade # ******************************************************** Title: Du Quion Races DV #1 Author1: Orace Johnson Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Advanced Rating: 3 Becket A1: (4) Balance the Ring (4) Roll Partner to a wave {1} (4) Wave of Four Balance (4) Neighbor allemande Right 3/4 {2} A2: (8) Long Waves Balance + Box Circulate {3} (8) Partner Swing {4} B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Men Roll Neighbor {Across} Left to Right {5} B2: (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Men Roll Partner {Along set} Left to Right (8) Circle Left 1/2 Slide Left CallingNotes: {1} To teach the roll to a wave, have ladies step forward, join left hands, and then allemande left 1/4. Then men take right hands with their neighbor to form a wavy line across. The wave should read (caller left to right) M1(dn)-F2(up)-F1(dn)-M2(up). Now have dancers go back to the initial ring, and this time, ladies get to that wave by spinning CCW (as they would in a roll-away). Instead of spinning past their partner, to trade places, the ladies spin past EACH OTHER to trade places. Meanwhile, the men can spin CW 3/4 to get into position for the wave. {2} After the allemande, ladies should be facing in and men should be facing out. Ladies are looking at partner's back side. {3} Box Circulate = ladies cross + men loop right. {4} After the swing, everyone should be back home. {5} I like to circle 3/4 and then roll my neighbor on the side, and then shorten the second circle to 1/4. The overall length of the dance is the same, but dancers have to accept the more fluid timing. Also, rather than the Tug & Catch style of roll, it helps to do 1/2 2-hand turns. That ensures that the rolls are tight and the ladies don't crash. NotesOther: Created while trying to fix a dance from CH. Folk processing busy at work!! NotesOtherPre: Alt ending #1 (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Neighbor Swing (8) LLFB (8) Men cross set, walk behind partner, take her hand and slide left. Alt ending #2 (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Neighbor Swing (8) Circle RIGHT 3/4 (4) Balance the Ring (4) Near Right Diagonal Same-sex Trade TODO - Write these dances out so they can be indexed!! TODO: Study the original some more. Don't like swing ending in first half of phrase!! # ******************************************************** Title: My Secret Crush DV #1 Author1: Nick Boulet Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 25 Level: Intermediate Rating: 3 Music: Slow side. I used Coffee Zombies playing "Golden Ticket" at 114. Setup: Improper + Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 + Join R with P #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Becket, Prog=Single, Dir=CW, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Setup: Improper + Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 to Wave of Four (partner right) Becket A1: (8) Wave of Four Balance + Partner Allemande Right 1x {1} (8) Shadow Left Gypsy 1x A2: (8) {First Neighbors, Hands Across} Star Left 1x {2} (8) {Same} Star Right 1x {3} B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing {4} B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (4) Balance Ring (2) Advance to new neighbors {5} (2) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 CallingNotes: {1} Dance starts in a wave of four (ladies holding left in middle, partner in right). Shadow is in next wave ahead. {2} The transition between shadow left gypsy and star left can be either awkward or thrilling. To make it thrilling, ladies turn in place to left (CCW) half way around and launch into the left-hand star. USE A HANDS ACROSS STAR. {3} Push through joined left hands to reverse the star direction. {4} Men turn back over their right shoulder to find partner behind them. Ladies let go of the star a tad early and dance a sweeping arc out to partner's right. LADIES HAVE TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE SWING. {5} Dancers must stride forward rigorously here. Giving a tug after the circle balance will help. NotesOther: Still now neighbor swing, but a nice dance. # ******************************************************** Title: Snake on the Loose DV #1 Author1: Charles Harvey Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Rating: 3 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 25 #..Element_First: ROM #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | DSD | P Swing | Promenade | RL | ROM #..PieceCount: 8 From: Charley Harvey Setup: Do-si-do to a wavy line of four (ladies holding left) #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Waves of Four Balance and slide to the right (as in Rory O'More) (8) Waves of Four Balance and slide to the left (as in Rory O'More) A2: (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner swing B1: (8) Diagonal Left: Promenade (8) Right and left through B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Do-si-do 1.25 NotesOther: This dance lacks a neighbor swing. ROM Spin left -> ladies allemande left is very nice! TODO - Another variant, which would be single progression in which, after the CL3, dancers turn (over left shoulder 1/2+) to face the neighbors they passed by and allemande right 1.5! Or left gypsy half and start dance with MEN in the center!! # ******************************************************** Title: Snake on the Loose DV #2 Author1: Charles Harvey Author2: Dave Notman Level: Advanced Rating: 3 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 25 #..Element_First: ROM #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | DSD | P Swing | Promenade | RL | ROM #..PieceCount: 8 From: Charley Harvey Setup: Do-si-do to a wavy line of four (ladies holding left) #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (8) Waves of Four Balance and slide to the right (as in Rory O'More) (8) Waves of Four Balance and slide to the left (as in Rory O'More) A2: (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner swing B1: (8) Diagonal Left: Promenade (8) {With Future Neighbors} Right and left through B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Turn 180 CW in place {1} (8) {New} Neighbor Allemande Right 3/4 CallingNotes: This dance progresses two places forward, and then one place back. {1} END EFFECTS HERE! Couples trading places with an end couple in the left diagonal promenade should position themselves as in an indecent dance - partner across, with lady to man's LEFT (i.e. the MAN should cross the set). NotesOther: This dance lacks a neighbor swing. ROM Spin left -> ladies allemande left is very nice! Surprise ending!!!! # ******************************************************** Title: Glover's Reel DV #1 Author1: Duke Miller Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy #..Element_First: DSD #..ProgramFlags: DSD | Down 4 | M Almd | N Swing | No N Sw | P B&S | P Swing | Star | Unequal | Unusual Rating: 1 IsSymmetrical: 0 #..PieceCount: 7 #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-do (4) Ones allemande LEFT 1x {1} (4) Neighbor Gypsy Right 1/2 {2} A2: (16) Ones Gypsy and Swing B1: (8) {New Neighbors} Lines of Four down the Hall, Turn as Couples (8) Return and Cast Hand {3} B2: (8) Twos Do-si-Do 1x (8) {Same Neighbors as Down.4} Star Right 1x CallingNotes: {1} If doing a Do-si-Do with twirls, Man #1 can finish the DSD with an extra CCW spin 1/2 to face partner. This will feel really good going into the allemande left. {2} #1 lady has to turn 180 CW to face partner for the gypsy. Ones are below the twos when they gypsy. {3} In the hand cast, twos separate - ones back up and twos walk forward. NotesOther: TOO MANY SPIN TRANSITIONS!!!! I did like the hand cast -> Twos DSD through. # ******************************************************** Title: Unknown 2010-06-29.001 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Level: Intermediate Advanced Rating: 4 #..Element_First: Star #..ProgramFlags: Cir & Pass | DSD | Hey - Half | N Swing | P B&S | P Swing | Shadow | Star #..PieceCount: 7 #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Becket, Prog=Single, Dir=CW, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Becket A1: (8) Star Left 1x {1} (8) Shadow Do-si-do A2: (8) {Original Couples} Circle Left 3/4 and pass through along the set {2} (8) New Neighbor swing B1: (8) 1/2 Hey, women passing right shoulders (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin B2: (4) Pass Through Across (4) Cloverleaf Turn Single {3} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: After the star, stand back-to-back with your partner. You are now facing your shadow. {2} This circle is with your partner and your original neighbor, who should be directly across the set. {3} Man turns single to right, lady turns single to left. Note that this gives everyone a chance to flirt with their shadow before swinging their partner! # ******************************************************** Title: Ballad of 30,000 feet DV #1 Author1: Rick Mohr?? Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate #..Element_First: DSD #..ProgramFlags: Cir & Pass | DSD | LLFB | Long Wave | N Almd | P B&S | P Swing #..PieceCount: 9 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (4) Neighbor Box-the-Gnat (6) Men Allemande Left 1x (6) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.25 A2: (4) Balance Long Wavy Lines {Men facing out} (4) {Current} Neighbor Allemande Right 1x (4) {Former} Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (4) Ladies Cross Set {To Partner} B1: (16) Partner: balance and swing B2: (8) Long lines, forward and back (6) Circle Left 3/4 and pass through along the set NotesOther: Not on Rick's web site. Did a Google search and didn't turn this up either. Looks to be a tune name. NotesOtherPre: Here's CH's version which I though had timing problems: A1: Neighbor: Balance and Neighbor Do-si-do Neighbor allemande Right -to Long Wavy Lines-" A2: (4) Balance Long Wavy Lines (6) Old Neighbor allemande Left (6) This Neighbor allemande Right (2) Ladies Pull By Right B1: (16) Partner: balance and swing B2: (8) Long lines, forward and back (6) Circle Left 3/4 and pass through along the set # ******************************************************** Title: FJ#1 DV #1 Level: Intermediate Rating: 3 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-do (8) Neighbor allemande Right 1-3/4 A2: (16) Hey, men passing left shoulders B1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Left 1x NotesOther: Variation is in B2. Original had CL 1x instead of LLFB. # ******************************************************** Title: Jefferson and Liberty Variation #3 Author1: Charles Harvey Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy Rating: 3 IsSymmetrical: 0 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Left 1x {1} A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x B1: (8) Men See-Saw (8) Ladies Do-si-Do B2: (4) Down the hall, four in line {2} (4) Ones Arch, Twos duck thru + All Face Up {3} (4) Two by Two go up the hall (Twos in lead) %% Down 2 (4) Separate, All Turn Single {4} CallingNotes: {1} Beginning dancers need to be told to look for new neighbors here. {2} Ones are in center. So the line is (caller left to right) F2-M1-F1-M2. {3} #1 couple will have lady on the LEFT. {4} Persons on the right hand side of your line of two turn single right. Persons on left hand side turn single left. # ******************************************************** Title: Jefferson and Liberty Variation #4 Author1: Charles Harvey Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy Intermediate Rating: 3 IsSymmetrical: 0 Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Left 1x {1} A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x B1: (8) First Corners Gypsy Left (8) Second Corners Gypsy Right B2: (4) Down the hall, four in line {2} (4) Ones Arch, Twos duck thru + All Face Up {3} (4) Two by Two go up the hall (Twos in lead) %% Down 2 (4) Separate, All Turn Single {4} CallingNotes: {1} Beginning dancers need to be told to look for new neighbors here. {2} Ones are in center WITH LADY ON LEFT. So the line is (caller left to right) F2-F1-M1-M2. {3} Now lines are proper, with lady on the right. {4} Men turn single left, ladies turn single right. NotesOther: English country feel to this one. # ******************************************************** Title: Jefferson and Liberty DV #6 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 30 Proper A1: (8) Circle Balance + Twos Roll the Ones (8) Star Left 1x A2: (8) Circle Left (8) Circle Right B1: (8) Ones Left Gypsy 1.5 {1} (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (4) Down the Hall Four in Line (4) Ones turn alone while Twos Cross Trail (4) Lines Return (4) Ones Gate Twos 3/4 NotesOther: The #1 lady may get quite dizzy in the transition between left gypsy and neighbor swing. # ******************************************************** Title: Jefferson and Liberty DV #5 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 28 Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Twos Half Figure Eight up through Ones A2: (8) Circle Left (8) Circle Right B1: (8) Ones Wheel as Couple 1x {Ladies back up} (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (4) Down the Hall Four in Line (4) Ones turn alone while Twos Cross Trail (4) Lines Return (4) Twos Hand Cast Ones 3/4 NotesOther: A left gypsy felt better coming out of the circle right, but the transition between left gypsy and swing was too dizzying. To have the ladies backing up in the gate is a bit odd. # ******************************************************** Title: Catch and Release DV #1 Author1: Charley Harvey Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 30 Type: Contra ContraForm: Improper Formation: Other FormationOther: Squares Setup: Four Facing Four + Swing Opposite forming a square + Ladies go stand next to partner. Progression: Single A1: (8) Gents Star Left 1x (8) Four Ladies: Grand Chain while Gents Slide Right A2: (4) Four Ladies: Star Right 1/2 while Gents Slide Right {2} (4) Opposite Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Four Gents:Star Right 1/2 {3} (4) {Original} Corner allemande Left B1: (6) {Face Partner} Grand Right and Left Three Changes (10) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) All Eight Circle Left 1/2 (4) Balance Ring (4) Heads Pass Through while Sides Slide Left {1} CallingNotes: {1} Here's the progression. Heads pass through but don't turn back. They just remain facing a new couple in a new square. NotesOther: Charley's original started in a four facing four. My version never goes through the four facing four phase, but progresses from one square to the next!! # ******************************************************** Title: Catch and Release DV #2 Author1: Charley Harvey Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 30 Type: Contra ContraForm: Improper Formation: Four Facing Four Progression: Single A1: (4) Lines of Four Forward %% (4) Heads back up, ladies roll right hand man over to their left %% LLFB | Roll (8) Four Ladies: Grand Chain while Gents Slide Right A2: (4) Four Ladies: Star Right 1/2 while Gents Slide Right {2} (4) Opposite Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Four Gents:Star Right 1/2 {3} (4) {Original} Corner allemande Left B1: (8) {Face Mistress} Grand Right and Left Four Changes (8) Partner:Do-si-Do B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing CallingNotes: {1} In the square, head couples are with their trail buddy. Sides are with their original opposite. Gents: For the next few moves, the person you are with will be referred to as your mistress. {2} So now the ladies are back to their home position in the square, and the gents are opposite their mistress. {3} Instruct men to pass their mistress by and allemande left the next. # ******************************************************** Title: Catch and Release DV #3 Author1: Charley Harvey Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 30 Type: Contra ContraForm: Improper Formation: Four Facing Four Progression: Single A1: (4) Lines of Four go Forward & Back {1} %% LLFB (8) Four Ladies: Grand Chain while Gents Scoot one place Right A2: (4) Four Ladies: Star Right 1/2 while Gents Scoot one place Right (4) Opposite Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Four Gents Star Right 1/2 {2} (4) {Original} Corner allemande Left B1: (8) {Face Partner} Grand Right and Left Four Changes {3} (8) Next One Do-si-Do B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing CallingNotes: {1} and on the way back bend the lines of four to an off-kilter square. In an off-kilter square, couples (formed with partners), are all standing at a 45 degree angle to their original lines of four. The rest of the dance will be done in this off-kilter square. {2} Tell gents to pass their partners. {3} The fourth change will be partner by the left. NotesOther: This dance pretty much follows Charley's original, with the addition of the Partner Balance in B2. I think the problem with Charley's original write-up was that he envisioned the whole dance being done in lines. This made it difficult for the men during the scoots, particularly for the men in the middle of the line of four. Not only did those men have further to scoot, but it wasn't clear that they needed to scoot INTO THE OTHER LINE. Also, I added a fourth change to the Grand RL and changed the DSD in B1 to be with a corner. This cleaned up the timing of B1. # ******************************************************** Title: Jefferson and Liberty Variation #7 Level: Easy #..Element_First: Circle L #..ProgramFlags: 1 or 2 Sw | Circle L | Circle R | DSD | Down 4 | P B&S | Star | Unequal IsSymmetrical: 1 #..PieceCount: 7 From: George Marshall #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Proper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Proper A1: (8) Circle Left 1X (8) Circle Right 1X A2: (8) Star Right (8) Star Left B1: (16) Ones Balance & Swing B2: (4) Down the hall, four in line (4) Ones turn as couple {men back up} Twos Form a Line of Two below Ones {1} (4) Two by Two go back up %% Down 2 (4) Ones Cast below Twos while Twos move up. CallingNotes: {1} Ones do a tight turn as a couple, with the men backing up. Keep it tight to give the Twos room. Twos form a line of two below the ones, with the lady on the right. The lines march back up in proper formation. NotesOther: Or you could come back in a line of four with ones in the center, and then hand cast the ones below the twos. # ************************************************************************* Title: Jefferson & Liberty #8 Author1: Traditional DifficultyFactors: nMoves=5 nUnequalMoves=2 nUnusualSequences=1 nBalances=0 maxFlowSequence=8 maxRotationSequence=1 DifficultyMetric: 13 Level: Easy Proper A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x A2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x B1: (16) Ones Balance & Swing B2: (6) Lines of Four down the set {1} (2) Ones Roll Away {to proper} (8) Form circle with new twos. Ones back up drawing new twos up. %% CallingNotes: {1} Ones are in the middle. NotesOther: Not sure if this will work. # ************************************************************************* Title: Jefferson & Liberty #9 Author1: Traditional DifficultyFactors: nMoves=5 nUnequalMoves=2 nUnusualSequences=1 nBalances=0 maxFlowSequence=8 maxRotationSequence=1 DifficultyMetric: 13 Level: Easy Proper A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x A2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x B1: (16) Ones Balance & Swing B2: (4) Circle Balance (4) Ones Roll Away to proper (4) Circle Balance (4) Ones Cast + Twos move up. # ************************************************************************* Title: Jefferson & Liberty #10 Author1: Traditional DifficultyFactors: nMoves=5 nUnequalMoves=2 nUnusualSequences=1 nBalances=0 maxFlowSequence=8 maxRotationSequence=1 DifficultyMetric: 13 Level: Easy Proper A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x A2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x B1: (16) Ones Balance & Swing B2: (4) Down the Hall Four in Line {ones in center} (4) Ones Arch + Twos Duck Through {ones turn alone} (4) Return up the hall {1} (4) Ones Montana Twirl CallingNotes: So Ones come back up with the lady on the man's LEFT, then at the very end of the dance, the ones twirl to face new neighbors. # ************************************************************************* Title: Jefferson & Liberty #11b Author1: Traditional DifficultyFactors: nMoves=5 nUnequalMoves=2 nUnusualSequences=1 nBalances=0 maxFlowSequence=8 maxRotationSequence=1 DifficultyMetric: 13 Level: Easy Proper A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x A2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x B1: (16) Ones Balance & Swing B2: (5) Down the Hall Four in Line {ones in center} (4) Ones Arch + Twos Duck Through + Ones California Twirl (3) Return up the hall {1} (3) Ones turn individually to face down + Clap Twice CallingNotes: {1} 2x2 proper going back up. NotesOther: Crashing during the california twirl didn't seem to be a problem (see "Jefferson & Liberty #11 BAD") In general this dance suffers from a skill level mis-match. B2 is appropriate for intermediate to advanced dancers, while the rest of the dance will be boring for anyone except rank beginners. # ************************************************************************* Title: Jefferson & Liberty #12 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman Level: Beginner Setup: Obscene formation = Proper + All trade with partner. Obscene A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x A2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x B1: (16) Ones Balance & Swing B2: (6) Down the Hall Four in Line {ones in center} (4) Ones Arch + Twos Duck Through + Form Circle with new Neighbors (6) {moving as a circle} Ones draw new twos back up NotesOther: Tried at Clintonville 3/2013. Neither a clear success or a clear failure. # ************************************************************************* Title: Sunset Limited DV #3 Author1: Rick Mohr YearComposed: 2007 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 27 Level: Intermediate Becket, Reverse Progression A1: (4) Men Do-si-Do 1x (12) Swing partner A2: (6) Circle left 3/4 (6) Allemande right with neighbor 1.25 (4) Women allemande left 1x B1: (16) Gypsy and swing neighbor B2: (8) Half Poussette (men push) {1} (8) {With new neighbors} Circle Right 1.25 CallingNotes: {1} End couples wait with partner across, lady on the LEFT. # ************************************************************************* Title: Sunset Limited DV #4 Author1: Rick Mohr YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 30 Level: Intermediate Advanced Setup: Improper + Ladies trade places Rating: 4 Becket A1: (4) {On left diagonal} Men Allemande Left 1x (12) Swing partner A2: (6) Circle left 3/4 (6) Allemande right with neighbor 1.25 (4) Women allemande left 1x B1: (16) Gypsy and swing neighbor B2: (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain {to shadow} ending in courtesy cast {1} (8) {With shadow and couple across} Circle Right 1x {1} CallingNotes: {1} Ladies chain courtesy cast = ladies pull by and extend left to shadow, as in a regular chain. However man takes lady's extended left hand WITH HIS RIGHT and then as a couple they wheel around (men backing up). This flows beautifully into the circle right. {2} At the end of the dance, your partner is in a separate circle, and everyone is standing back to back with their partner. Men start the dance by turning 1/4 turn CCW to take left hands with the man in the next set - the set containing his partner. Warning! No balance contra. I would have given this Rating=5 but it lacks a balance. # ************************************************************************* Title: Starshadow DV #1 Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 30 Level: Intermediate Improper A1: (4) Men allemande left 1x (12) 3/4 Hey (neighbors pass right shoulders) {1} A2: (8) Gypsy partner (8) Swing partner B1: (8) Long lines forward and back (8) {With shadow} Right hand star B2: (8) (Original foursome) Left hand star (2) Single File Promenade {Ladies in lead} {3} %% Prom Set | Shift (6) Star Left 3/4 {4} CallingNotes: {1} 3/4 Hey changes are N:R L:L P:R M:L N:R L:L. The men end up on the other side; the ladies end up on same side. {2} Everyone let go of your partner's hand, but keep holding hands with the other person - that's your shadow. Form a right hand star with your shadow and your neighbor... {3} In line to caller's right (the Ones), everyone face down; in line to callers LEFT (the Twos), everyone face up. With the ladies in the lead, single file promenade just two steps to line up with a new couple across. {4} After the 3/4 star, the ones will be above the twos, in improper formation. Ladies will then cast out of the star and turn 180 CW to wait for the start of the hey. NotesOther: Replaced the Circle Right 3/4 in B2 with a 3/4 Star Left. # ************************************************************************* Title: Rockin' Richochet Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 30 Level: Intermediate Music: Fast Reels Improper A1: (8) Circle right 1x (8) Neighbor Allemande left 1.5 A2: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right) (8) Half Hey but men Richochet B1: (16) Balance and swing partner B2: (10) Circle left 1 1/4 (to original places) (6) Weave the line past neighbors {2} CallingNotes: {1} Changes of the hey are L:R P:L M:R N:L L:R P:L M:bounce {2} Weave the line = slide left with partner, pass neighbors by right and slide back to right to line up with new neighbors. Aka "Zig Zag" There will be fewer problems with the men being late for the balance after the hey in this version. # ************************************************************************* Title: Rockin' Rollaway #1 Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 30 Level: Intermediate Music: Fast Reels Improper A1: (6) Circle right 3/4 (2) Men Roll Partner Right to Left (4) Circle Right 1/2 (4) Ladies Roll Partner Right to Left A2: (16) Full Hey (Ladies start right) B1: (16) Balance and swing partner B2: (10) Circle left 1 1/4 (to original places) (6) Weave the line past neighbors {1} CallingNotes: {1} Weave the line = slide left with partner, pass neighbors by right and slide back to right to line up with new neighbors. Aka "Zig Zag" NotesOther: Not sure if A1 is feasible. Lady has an abrupt transition between first roll and second circle R. # ************************************************************************* Title: Rockin' Rollaway #2 Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 31 Level: Intermediate Music: Fast Reels Improper A1: (6) Circle right 3/4 (2) Men Roll Partner Right to Left (8) Half Hey (Men start Right) A2: (8) Left Gypsy Partner 1x (8) Star Left 1x {1} B1: (16) Balance and swing partner B2: (10) Circle left 1 1/4 (to original places) (6) Weave the line past neighbors {2} CallingNotes: {1} Men turn back over right shoulder to face partner. {2} Weave the line = slide left with partner, pass neighbors by right and slide back to right to line up with new neighbors. Aka "Zig Zag" # ************************************************************************* Title: Rockin' Rollaway #3 Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 31 Level: Intermediate Music: Fast Reels Improper A1: (6) Circle right 3/4 (2) Men Roll Partner Right to Left (4) Men Trade passing Right {1} (4) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 A2: (8) Full Hey (Start Partner Right) B1: (16) Balance and swing partner B2: (10) Circle left 1 1/4 (to original places) (6) Weave the line past neighbors {2} CallingNotes: {1} Ladies must resist the urge to shift right while the men trade places! Maybe it was just me, having just tried "Rockin' Rollaway #2. {2} Weave the line = slide left with partner, pass neighbors by right and slide back to right to line up with new neighbors. Aka "Zig Zag" # ******************************************************** Title: Diagonal Danger DV #1 Author1: Gene Hubert Level: Advanced Rating: 3 DistinctiveMove: Any one Chain over and Back #..Element_First: Diagonal Waves #..ProgramFlags: 1s Swing | Circle L | Down 4 | L Chain | L Almd | N Swing | P Swing | Roll IsSymmetrical: 1 #..PieceCount: 5 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Proper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Proper A1: (4) Ones Allemande Left 3/4 {to diagonal wave} {1} %% P Almd (4) Wave of Four Balance %% Diag L | Wave 4 (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 3/4 {to other diagonal} {2} (4) Wave of Four Balance %% Diag R | Wave 4 A2: (8) Swing Person in right hand {3} %% N Swing (8) Ones 2-Hand Turn 1x {4} B1: (8) {With original Twos} Lines of Four Down the hall, ONES Turn as a couple. (8) Return and Hand Cast Off {Twos back up} B2: (8) Circle Left 1x {with same neighbors} (8) Circle Right 1x {with same neighbors} CallingNotes: {1} In the first wave, Man #1 joins right hands with Lady #2 IN ANOTHER SET, while Lady #1 joins right hands with Man #2 IN THE SAME SET. It may help to tell man #1 at the outset, "Man #1 point to the first lady diagonally to your left. In a minute, you will be forming a left diagonal wave with that lady." {2} The second wave contains TWO people from outside your original set. The middle two are shadows (holding left hands). The end two are also shadows. Wave is (top to bottom = callers RIGHT to LEFT) F1(up)-M2(dn)-F4(up)-M3(dn). {3} Lady #1 swings original neighbor. Man #1 swings a neighbor from another set. The swing will end with couples off kilter. Original men are opposite each other. Man #1 now looks for his partner diagonally to his left. {4} Man #2 should slide to his right into his original spot while the ones swing. NotesOther: Rewrote B2. Also changed ones swing in A2 to a 2-hand turn. This will tend to keep dancers from swinging past the end of the phrase, particularly as the ones will be late joining up for the swing. # ******************************************************** Title: Double Deception DV #1 Author1: Gene Hubert Level: Intermediate Advanced Rating: 3 #..Element_First: N Swing #..ProgramFlags: 1s Swing | Circle R | LLFB | N B&S | N Swing | N Swing | RL IsSymmetrical: 1 #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Double, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Neighbor swing (8) Pass Through Across + Neighbor Hand Cast {1} %% RL A2: (4) Neighbor #1 Roll Away (4) Neighbor #2 Roll Away {2} (4) Men Trade Passing Right (4) Ladies Trade Passing Left B1: (16) Neighbor #2 balance and swing B2: (8) Long lines forward and back (8) Ones swing CallingNotes: The end effects are deceptively simple with an even number of couples. Woe to you who attempt this dance with an odd number couples!!! {1} A New England style RL. Don't use hands when passing through across, then wheel as a couple (men backing up) when you get to the other side. This flows beautifully in to the roll away. {2} A couple reaching the end on the first roll away MUST roll their partners during the second roll away. NotesOther: Double progression dances aren't a good choice for a Sicilian Circle either. You only get to dance with 1/4 of the people of the opposite sex. Changed A2 to put in the two diagonal trades (much more relaxed), and made explicit the use of a New England style RL in A1. Title: The Big Whoop DV #1 Author1: Bill Olson Level: Beginner Easy Rating: 3 #..Element_First: P B&S #..ProgramFlags: P B&S | P Swing | Promenade | Wave 4 #..PieceCount: 4 #..Parms: Type=Sicilian Circle, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Type: Circle Mixer Progression: Single A1: (16) Partner: balance and swing A2: (16) Promenade + Wheel to face in B1: (4) Ladies advance (4) Ladies retire as Gents advance (4) Ladies advance as Gents retire (4) Ladies retire, turning to face out {1} B2: (4) Wavy Circle Balance (4) Spin to Right past Partner %% ROM (4) Partner Allemande Left 1.5 {to new partner} CallingNotes: {1} Join right hands with partner in the wave. NotesOther: The variation is in B2. # T2ODO: Move to beginner file. Title: The Escort Service Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 2 Type: Contra ContraForm: Improper Formation: Four Facing Four Progression: Single A1: (8) Lines of Four go Forward & Back (8) Middles swing and ends swing too {1} %% N Swing B1: (6) Corner Allemande Left (10) Grand Right & Left Four Changes {2} A2: (8) Escort Do-si-Do (8) Four Gents Star Left B2: (4) Ladies Cast one place CW around set {3} (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Introduce the one you swung as your escort. {2} Start Escort:Right, P:L Opposite:R Corner:L {3} At the end of the star, the gents reach out their right arm as though to sweep their escorts into a star promenade, BUT THE LADIES DECLINE. Instead the ladies cast over their right shoulder, evading her escorts outstretched arm. Then the schtick is, "Uh Oh! Who's that!? Swing your partner round and round end that swing facing up or down." NotesOther: A good square dance caller could have fun with this, perhaps calling "Oh no you don't, Uh Oh Uh Oh Partner Swing" Title: Alternating Currents Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 2 Type: Contra ContraForm: Improper A1: (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 (4) {With the Next} Start a Star Left 1x (4) Star Left continues %% (4) {First} Neighbor Allemande Right 1x A2: (16) Ones or Twos Chase {1} %% Unequal B1: (16) Men Cross set and swing partner {2} B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Partner Left to Right (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Turn In place CW 1/2 {3} CallingNotes: {1} Chase - the star/allemande sequence leaves the men facing in and ladies facing out. In the first half, the chased lady orbits the stationary couple 1/2 round. The chasing man, crosses the set, and then walks around the other man, cutting between the stationary couple. The chasing couple now reverses roles. The chased man orbits the stationary couple 1/2 way round while the lady crosses the set, goes around the man and cuts through. Net effect of the chase - none. {2} The ladies finally let the man catch them. {3} To face new neighbors. You could describe this as a very tight 1/2 turn single. Ones and Twos take turns doing the chase figure. TODO - Schedule for Mayapple 2012 # ******************************************************** Title: Ice Cream in the Sink DV #1 Author1: Kathy Hirsh Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy Rating: 3 Circle Mixer A1: (8) Into the Center & Back (8) Into the Center & Back A2: (5) Partner Allemande LEFT 1x (5) Corner Allemande Right 1x (6) Partner Allemande Left 3/4 + Men Spin CCW 1/2 {1} B1: (4) Step together and apart (4) Men roll ladies (4) Step together and apart (4) Arch Joined hands + Lady steps under arch and behind + Man steps forward and towards center {2} %% Twirl B2: (16) New Partner: balance and swing CallingNotes: {1} After the third allemande, form a circle of couples, all facing CCW (man on right, close to center). To get there, the men have to spin CCW 1/2 while simultaneously moving his partner's hand from his left to his right. If done correctly, everyone is facing CCW around the circle, and the men are in the inner ring. {2} Man raises his left arm lady turns 180 CW under man's left and steps back towards her new partner. Meanwhile man steps forward and towards center, so as to be on the oncoming woman's right for the swing. NotesOther: More relaxed feeling than the original - but maybe TOO relaxed. I'll bet that dancers will steal a bit of time from those allemandes. Also, for people who know the original, reversing the allemandes may be problematic. # T2ODO: Move to easy dance file. # ******************************************************** Title: Honey Run DV #1 Author1: Greg McKenzie Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy Intermediate Rating: 1 #..Element_First: N Almd #..ProgramFlags: 1 or 2 Sw | DSD | Gypsy | Long Wave | N Almd | N B&S | N Swing | Unequal | W Chain | Wave 4 #..PieceCount: 8 From: Russ Owen #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (4) Long Waves Balance {men facing in, N in left} (4) Neighbors allemande left 3/4 (4) Wave of Four Balance {Ladies in Center} (4) Neighbors allemande left 3/4 A2: (8) Ladies chain across (8) Ladies dosido 1x B1: (4) Ladies Trade passing right (12) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Right 1x NotesOther: Gave it a low rating because there's no partner swing, and because the wave balances are screwy. # ******************************************************** Title: Untitled 2013-02-11.001 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 11 Improper A1: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies B1: (4) Men Trade Passing Right (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Neighbor LEFT gypsy 1x + All spin CCW 1/2 # ******************************************************** Title: Untitled 2013-02-11.002 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 11 Improper A1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1x {1} (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men B1: (4) Ladies Trade Passing Right (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through (8) {New} Neighbor Do-si-Do {2} CallingNotes: {1} Men have to put in a little CCW spin 1/4 to transition between the left allemande and the neighbor swing. {2} Men can have a great time here in the transition between N. DSD and Men Al L. The men can end the DSD with their backs to their neighbors and then whirl around CCW 1/2 for the allemande left. # ******************************************************** Title: Man Double Spin YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 11 Improper A1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1x {1} (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men B1: (4) Ladies Trade Passing Right (12) Partner Swing B2: (4) Men Pull by Left (4) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x {2} (8) Right & Left Through Across CallingNotes: {1} Men have to put in a little CCW spin 1/4 to transition between the left allemande and the neighbor swing. {2} Men have to spin CCW 1/2 to face across for the RL. # ******************************************************** Title: Untitled 2013-02-11.003 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 11 Improper A1: (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Next Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (8) Long Waves {Men face in} Balance + Spin Right A2: (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 (4) Partner 1/2 Gypsy (4) Star Right 1/2 B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left 1x # ******************************************************** Title: Untitled 2013-02-11.004 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 11 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Pass Through Across {no hands} + Hand Cast {1} (8) Long Lines Forward + Men Roll Ladies A2: (8) Men Allemande Right 1x + Step behind Partner to Partner's Right (8) {Varsouvienne} Promenade Partner Across B1: (16) Twirl Lady CW 1/2 out of promenade + Partner Swing B2: (16) Full Hey (Ladies start right) # ******************************************************** Title: Untitled 2013-02-11.005 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 11 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain {1} (8) Star Left 3/4 + Men cast back {2} A2: (8) Wave of four balance & Spin Right (8) Wave of Four Balance & Spin Left B1: (16) Advance to partner and swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Right & Left Through Across CallingNotes: {1} After chain, person across the set is your shadow. {2} Men cast back and join right hands with shadow to form a wave of four across. Partner is looking back at you from the next wave. NotesOther: Believe this entry is a duplicate! # ******************************************************** Title: Angular Momentum DV #1 Author1: Gene Hubert Level: Intermediate Rating: 1 #..Element_First: Petro #..ProgramFlags: L Chain | LLFB | Lv Minor | M Almd | N Swing | P Swing | Petro | W Chain #..PieceCount: 8 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Becket, Prog=Single, Dir=CW, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Becket A1: (8) Circle Balance + Spin Right (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B2: (4) {Near} Right Diagonal Pass Through {no hands} {1} (4) Partner Hand Cast (8) Long Lines Forward & Back CallingNotes: {1} Pass a same sex person by the right. # ******************************************************** Title: Counter Flow DV #1 Author1: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Partner Left Gypsy 1x (8) Circle Right 3/4 A2: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) {New} Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Neighbor Gypsy Left 1x (8) Circle Right 3/4 B2: (4) Circle Balance (12) Partner Swing # TODO: Move to my quick entry file. Todo call at Clintonville # ******************************************************** Title: Du Quoin Races DV #1 Author1: Orace Johnson YearComposed: 1991 Reference: http://www.library.unh.edu/special/forms/rpdlw/syllabus2000.pdf Rating: 3 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Circle left 1/2 + slide left along the set to face new neighbors (8) Balance ring + pass through to an ocean wave A2: (8) Wave of Four Balance + partner allemande right 3/4 (8) Long Waves {Men out} Balance + Box Circulate B1: (8) Long Waves {Men in} Balance + Box Circulate {1} (8) Swing partner {2} B2: (4) Circle left 1/2 (4) Men roll Neighbor Left To Right {across} (4) Circle left 1/2 (4) Men Roll Partner Left to Right {along side} CallingNotes: {1} So ladies don't pause after they loop to the right for the box circulate. They continue across the set, following their partner. {2} After the swing, dancers are on the opposite side of the set from where they started. NotesOther: Same great dance, but I moved the CL 1/2 + Slide to the start, so the swing ends on a 16 count boundry. # ******************************************************** Title: California Clover DV #1 Author1: Rick Mohr Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 12 Level: Intermediate Advanced Reverse Becket B2: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Gents: allemande Left 1-1/2 A1: (4) Balance Wavy Lines of Four (4) Neighbor allemande Right 1/2 (8) Next Neighbor swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (4) Ring of Four: Balance (4) California Twirl {1} B1: (4) {Facing Shadow} Balance the Ring (2) Spin CW in place 180 (10) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} This california twirl will leave dancers standing back to back with their partners, facing shadows in separate rings of four. The separation is very brief . # ******************************************************** Title: Jane's Contra DV #1 BAD Author1: Ken Bonner Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Music: 114 Rating: 1 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-do (8) Neighbor swing A2: (8) Down the Hall in Lines of Four + Turn as Couples (8) Return and Bend the line B1: (8) Right and left through (8) Ladies Chain B2: (8) Circle Right 3/4 (8) Zig Right, pass one couple, Zag Left CallingNotes: Dancers completed the CR 3 + Zig Zag sequence in 12 beats and went into the DSD 4 beats early. That sort of worked because they just lengthened the swing, but I think the result wasn't very satisfying. CallingNotesPre: An earlier version of this dance had B1= (8) Right and left through (4) Ladies allemande Right 1/2 (4) Men Scoop Partner, Butterfly Whirl {1} but that's essentially the same as a ladies chain. CallingCard: # # Neighbor Do-si ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N DSD | Do # # # --- # # Neighbor Swing N Swing | (4) --- # # Lines-of Four ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Down 4, TC | Down-the Hall # # --- Turn-as Couples Come-on Back Ret Fold | (4) --- Bend-the Line Right-and Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 RL | Through # #-and Courtesy --- Turn # Ladies Chain W Chain | (4) --- # # Circle Right-Right ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Circle R | Right Three Places # --- # # Zig Right Zig R Zag | # # -and Zag Left --- # New Neighbor Do-si.. NotesOther: An earlier version of this had "B1.b = "Ladies Al R 1/2 + Butterfly Whirl w/ P.", but I decided that was the same as a lady's chain. # ******************************************************** Title: Boston Baked Beans DV #1 Author1: Al Olson Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate IsSymmetrical: 1 Improper A1: (16) Neighbors balance and swing A2: (8) Ladies chain (8) Right-hand star {1} B1: (8) With your shadow (and neighbor) left-hand star (8) Partner swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) {Original foursome} circle left 3/4 + Pass Through CallingNotes: {1} There's an awkward transition from the chain to the RH star. Remedy by using a courtesy cast, so gent's right hand is free. Then, after the RH star, turn back-to-back with partner to face shadow. # ******************************************************** Title: Clueless in Seattle DV #1 Author1: Tony Mates Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate YearComposed: 1997 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 1 IsSymmetrical: 1 From: Russ Owen Improper A1: (8) Half Square Through {1} (8) Neighbors swing A2: (6) Down the hall four in line, taking small steps (2,4)Turn as couples and come back (4) Hand cast {2} B1: (8) Men allemande right 1 1/2 (8) Partners swing B2: (8) Circle left 3/4 (8) Balance Ring + Pass through CallingNotes: {1} Neighbor balance with Right hand, neighbors pull by right, partners pull by left, TURN TO FACE ORIGINAL NEIGHBOR. {2} Ones are on the outside of the line. Ones back up and hand cast the twos 3/4 way round. This puts the ones above the twos NotesOther: Half Square Through is less frenzied than the four changes of grand right & wrong. To fix the resulting dance, I changed the ladies allemande in B1 to a Mens allemande. # ******************************************************** Title: Snow Ball Shimmy DV #1 Author1: Seth Tepfer Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Rating: 4 #..Element_First: Circle L #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | M Almd | N B&S | N Swing | P B&S | P Swing | Petro #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Becket, Prog=Single, Dir=CW, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through (8) {New} Gents Allemande Right 1.25 {1} A2: (4) Long Wave of Men Balance (12) Neighbor Swing {2} B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Balance the ring and twirl to the right (petronella) B2: (8) Balance the ring and PETRONELLA-NELLA {3} B2: (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Men allemande right to a long wave of men. Each man is facing his neighbor. {2} After the swing, couples may be askew. Look for same neighbors on left diagonal. Dancers can re-align during the forward & back. {3} Petronella-nella = spin two places right. NotesOther: Rewrote A1 to make it less hectic. Original was Slide L + CL 1x + M Al R 1.5. Seth's objective was to petronella-nella into your partner's arms, but his dance doesn't quite do that because there's a balance before the partner swing. # ************************************************* Title: Shame on Shane DV #1 Author1: Lou Dow Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Improper Reverse Progression A1: (4) circle left 1/2 (4) pass through {reverse progression here} (4) {New} Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 A2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) circle left 1/2 (4) {Across Set} Roll Partner with Half Sashay NotesOther: Several changes from original. # ************************************************* Title: Shame on Shane DV #2 Author1: Lou Dow Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Improper A1: (4) Pass Through Up or Down (8) Circle Left 1x (4) Ladies Trade Passing Right {1} A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (16) Give and Take (men take) + Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) circle left 1/2 (4) {Across Set} Men Roll Partner with Half Sashay CallingNotes: {1} Ladies will have to put in a CW spin 1/2 to face partner for the balance. NotesOther: Not sure about timing of A1. Dancers are used to passing through in two steps. On the other hand it's common to advance between waves in four. Considered changing A1 to circle right and then ladies pass left. This would make the dance smoother for the ladies, but then they would lose out on that twirl to face their partners. # ************************************************* Title: Shame on Shane DV #3 Author1: Lou Dow Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Improper A1: (4) Balance Ring + Pass Through Up or Down (8) Ladies Left Gypsy 1.5 A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Revolving Doors {1} %% Star Prom | M Almd (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) circle left 1/2 (4) {Across Set} Men Roll Partner with Half Sashay CallingNotes: {1} Revolving Doors = Start out as a promenade with the partner across. When gents are left to left in the center, they let go of their partner and allemande left half back to their home side. Meanwhile, the ladies continue walking forward (followed by their neighbor, who was slightly delayed by the U turn in the allemande left). On the far side, the ladies abruptly reverse direction (turning over their right shoulder) and swing their neighbor. # ******************************************************** Title: Casino Polka DV #1 Author1: Dave Notman Type: Circle Mixer Level: Easy DistinctiveMove: Polka Setup: Face Partner & Take Two hands. Improper A1: (4) {With Partner} Heel-and Toe-and Heel-and Toe (4) Sashay Four Steps into the circle (4) Heel-and Toe-and Heel-and Toe (4) Sashay Four Steps back A2: (8) Partner Do-si-do (8) Corner Swing B1: (4) Pass One you Swung by Left {1} (4) Partner Allemande Right 1/2 B2: (8) Allemande Left the one you meet 1.5 + Men "Flip" {2} %% P Almd (6) Promenade CCW (2) Lady steps in front of man + Join 2 hands. CallingNotes: {1} Ladies step forward + Men step back, then pass by left. {2} The one you meet is your new partner. "Flip" = while continuing to hold left hands, men turn 180 CCW and take their new partner in promenade position. NotesOther: Took Tony Parkes' "Casino Polka" and adapted it to a circle mixer. # ******************************************************** Title: Lucky Sevens DV #1 Author1: Traditional Level: Beginner From: Charley Harvey Type: Circle Mixer A1: (8) Circle Left 1X (8) Circle Right 1X A2: (8) Into Center and Back (8) Into Center and Back B1: (10) {Face Partner} Grand Right and Left 4 changes (6) Gypsy #5 {1} B2: (8) {New Partner} Promenade CCW (8) Partner Allemande Left 1x + Men Spin CCW to face in. CallingNotes: Ladies end the gypsy with a little CW spin 180 so they fall into their partner's arms for the promenade. NotesOther: Variation = Rather than a promenade hold, have dancers just hold hands (lady's left, man's right) and promenade 2x2, then man zips forward and swings his new partner. # ******************************************************** Title: Geo Volente DV #1 Author1: Carol Ormond Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 1995 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 30 Rating: 3 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner swing A2: (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain (8) {Straight across} Right & Left through B1: (16) Hey for 4 (women pass Right to start) {1} B2: (4) Women allemand Right 3/8 {2} (4) Long Wave of Ladies Balance (8) {In Star with Partner} Star Left 3/4 CallingNotes: {1} Partner will be in a separate hey. {2} The two women who did the hey. End Effects = End couples wait for the right diagonal chain. Then, right after the chain, the end couples R & L with ghosts across, they wait during the hey, and then the end lady steps forward to join left hands on the end of the wave of ladies. # ******************************************************** Title: (The?) Goodnight Kiss DV #1 Author1: Carol Ormand Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 16 Level: Intermediate #..Element_First: Down 4 #..ProgramFlags: 1s Swing | Circle L | Down 4 | Half 8 | LLFB IsSymmetrical: 1 #..PieceCount: 5 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (8) Down the hall, four in line (turn alone) (8) Return and Bend the line A2: (8) Twos Half Figure Eight Down through Ones (8) Twos Half Figure Eight Up through New Twos B1: (8) Twos Split {Original} Ones with Mirror Gypsy 1x (8) Long lines, forward and back B2: (8) Circle Left 1X (8) Ones swing # ******************************************************** Title: (The?) Goodnight Kiss DV #2 Author1: Carol Ormond Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 16 Improper A1: (8) Down the hall, four in line (Twos hand cast Ones 1/2) (8) Return and Bend the line A2: (16) Double Figure Eight {1} B1: (8) Ones Split {Original} Twos with Mirror Gypsy 1x {2} (8) Long lines, forward and back + Twos Roll Ones B2: (8) Circle Left 1X (8) Ones swing CallingNotes: {1} Double Figure Eight = Ones cross down center while Twos cast up the outside + Twos Cross & Ones Cast + Repeat. {2} The Twos have to spin 180 to face across at the end of the gypsy. NotesOther: The rational for this dance was to make the timing a little more generous in the Gypsy + somebody spin 180 sequence. # ******************************************************** Title: In a Pig's Eye DV #1 Author1: Carol Ormond Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 16 Improper A1: (8) Circle left 1x (8) Double Gypsy {1} A2: (16) Neighbors gypsy and swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star right 1x B2: (16) 1's balance and swing CallingNotes: {1} Double Gypsy = Ladies Trade + Men Trade + Women Trade + Men Trade, with each trade taking 2 beats. NotesOtherPre: Carol's original had: B1= (8) Star right 1x {hands across star recommended} (8) {Near} Left Diagonal {Same-Sex} Do-si-Do {aka double-do-si-do} She also recommended a hands-across star in B1, but I can't see the rational for that. # ******************************************************** Title: In a Pig's Eye DV #2 Author1: Carol Ormond Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 16 Proper A1: (8) Pass Through + Circle Left 3/4 (8) Double Gypsy {1} A2: (16) Partner gypsy and swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star right 1x B2: (16) Twos balance and swing CallingNotes: {1} Double Gypsy = {Original} First Corners Trade + Second Corners Trade + Repeat going back. All trades take 2 beats. # ******************************************************** Title: Snow on the Mountains DV #1 Author1: Carol Ormond Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 16 Level: Advanced Reverse Becket A1: (7) Men Allemande Left 1.25 (4) Next Men Allemande Right 1/2 (5) Partner Gypsy 1x A2: (4) Long Waves Balance {men facing out} (12) 3/4 Hey (Ladies start Left) {1} B1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing {2} B2: (6) Circle Left 3/4 (4) Men Trade Places passing right (6) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} 3/4 Hey is with new neighbors. L:L N:R M:L P:R L:L. {2} The "Neighbor" is your new neighbor - the one you did the hey with. # ******************************************************** Title: Sicilian Weave DV #2 Author1: Becky Hill Level: Easy Intermediate YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 17 Type: Sicilian Circle ContraForm: Becket Formation: Duple Minor Progression: Single Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4 A1: (8) {Same Neighbors} Circle Left 3/4 (8) Weave the Ring two places {1} A2: (8) Neighbor #3 Do-si-do {as individuals} (8) Neighbor #2 swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B2: (4) Circle RIGHT 1/4 (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: Needs lots of room for the swing across at the end. {1} Weave the Ring - slide left, pass neighbor #1 by right, slide right, pass neighbor #2 by left. # ******************************************************** Title: Sicilian Weave DV #1 Author1: Becky Hill Level: Easy Intermediate Rating: 3 Type: Sicilian Circle ContraForm: Improper Formation: Duple Minor Progression: Single A1: (8) {With Same} Circle Left 1X (8) Weave the Ring two places {1} A2: (8) Neighbor #3 Do-si-do {as individuals} (8) Neighbor #2 swing B1: (4) Circle Left 1/4 (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 CallingNotes: {1} Weave the Ring - slide left, pass neighbor #1 by right, slide right, pass neighbor #2 by left. {2} A "Come Hither" move in which ladies draw their partners into a swing. NotesOther: Nice energy in the Roll/Allemande/Circle L/Weave sequence. # ******************************************************** Title: Sicilian Weave DV #3 Author1: Becky Hill Level: Easy Intermediate YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 17 Type: Sicilian Circle ContraForm: Becket Formation: Duple Minor Progression: Single Setup: Improper + Circle Left 1/4 A1: (8) {Same Neighbors} Slide Left + Circle Left 3/4 (8) Weave the Ring two places {1} A2: (8) Neighbor #3 Do-si-do {as individuals} (8) Neighbor #3 swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Right Diagonal Right & Left Through {2} B2: (4) Pass Through Across (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: Needs lots of room for the swing across at the end. {1} Weave the Ring - slide left, pass neighbor #1 by right, slide right, pass neighbor #2 by left. {2} After the right diagonal RL, dancers should be across from their original neighbors. # ******************************************************** Title: Contra for Margie Author1: Ted Sannella Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 19 Level: Beginner Easy Rating: 3 #..Element_First: LLFB #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | DSD | LLFB | N B&S | N Swing | P Swing IsSymmetrical: 1 #..PieceCount: 5 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Double, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Ones swing A2: (6) Down the Hall Four in Line {Ones in Center} (4) Ones Arch, Twos Duck Thru (6) Ones form circle with new Twos and Back Up B1: (8) {New} Neighbor Do-si-do (8) Circle Left 1x B2: (16) Circle Balance + Neighbor Swing %% N B&S NotesOther: Changed 2x2 back up to circle backs up. Also reversed order of DSD and circle in B1. Title: Spanking Jack DV #1 Author1: Ralph Page Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Star Left (8) Star Right A2: (8) Ones Down the Center, Turn alone (8) Return, Assisted Cast with Original Twos B1: (16) Ones Gypsy & Swing B2: (4) {With New Neighbors} Circle Left 1/2 (4) Ladies Roll Partner Across {Left to Right} (4) Circle Balance (4) Ladies Roll Neighbor Left to Right NotesOther: Similarities to "Eagle Creek Yankee" and "Yankee Reel", both by Ted Sannella. # ******************************************************** Title: Spanking Jack DV #2 Author1: Ralph Page Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 19 Level: Easy Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Star Right (8) Star Left A2: (6) Ones Down the Center, Turn alone (10) Return Assisted Cast with Original Twos To Diamonds {1} B1: (8) Circle RIGHT 1x (8) Circle Left 1x {2} B2: (8) Ones Spin CW 1/2 and Swing %% 1 or 2 Sw (8) New Neighbors Mirror Gypsy CallingNotes: {1} #1 lady ends the hand cast by stepping into center and facing up. #1 man ends the cast by stepping into center and facing couple below. Ones are now back to back. Take hands in diamond formation. NotesOther: Violates the "swing ends on phrase boundry" rule, but the dance is otherwise so nice that I thought it worth keeping. The gypsy may give dancers a chance to catch up if they swing a bit too long. Best for short lines, as it's not very exciting for the twos. # ******************************************************** Title: Spanking Jack DV #3 Author1: Ralph Page Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 19 Level: Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) {New Neighbors} Star Left A2: (6) Ones Down the Center, Turn alone (10) Return Assisted Cast with Original Twos To Diamonds {1} B1: (8) Diamond Rotate Left 1x %% Circle L (8) Ones Spin CW 1/2 and Swing {2} %% 1 or 2 Sw B2: (4) {Same Neighbors} Circle Left 1/2 (4) #2 man rolls partner across {3} (8) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} #1 lady ends the hand cast by stepping into center and facing Couple Below. #1 man ends the cast by stepping into center and facing up towards original neighbors. Ones are now back to back in the center. Take hands in diamond formation. {2} Ones end this swing facing UP, towards original neighbors. At this point lines are progressed and proper. {3} #1 man should step out and to his left to position himself to catch lady #2 as she comes out of the roll away. NotesOther: #2 lady will get very dizzy in the roll to swing transition! # ******************************************************** Title: Spanking Jack DV #4 Author1: Ralph Page Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 19 Level: Intermediate Advanced Rating: 1 Improper A1: (8) Star Right (8) Star Left A2: (8) Ones Down the Center + Turn as Couples (8) Return + {Same Sex} Hand Cast B1: (8) Ones Cross + Circle Left 3/4 (8) Circle Right 1/2 + Slide Right {1} B2: (4) Men Roll Partner Right to Left (12) 3/4 Hey (Men Start Right) {2} CallingNotes: {1} Lady is in the lead for the slide right. {2} Changes are M:R N:L L:R P:L M:R CallingNotes: No swings :-(. A no-balance contra with mushy timing in B1/B2 will be a formula for trouble!!! Otherwise some fun sequences. # ******************************************************** Title: Spanking Jack DV #5 Author1: Ralph Page Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 19 Level: Intermediate Advanced Improper A1: (8) Star Left (8) Star Right A2: (8) Ones Down the Center + Turn as Couples (8) Return + {Same Sex} Hand Cast B1: (8) Ones Half Figure Eight up through Twos (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (16) Full Hey (Men start Left) NotesOther: This dance has a lovely moment for the #2 lady. The #1 man walks CW around her and sweeps her into a swing. The figure eight to swing transition is a bit awkward, but still ok for the #1 lady. # ******************************************************** Title: Spanking Jack DV #6 Author1: Ralph Page Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 19 Level: Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Star Right (8) Star Left A2: (8) Ones Down the Center, Turn alone (8) Assisted Cast with Original Twos {1} B1: (16) Advance to New Neighbor + Swing B2: (8) Right and left through (8) Right and left through + Neighbor Roll CallingNotes: {1} The hand cast goes 1/2 way around, until the twos are in the center facing down. Twos turn around while ones advance to new neighbors. ??? IS THIS AN AWKWARD TRANSITION FOR THE #2 LADY ??? # ******************************************************** Title: Single Circle DV #1 Author1: Tom Hinds Level: Intermediate Advanced #..Element_First: DSD #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | DSD | M Almd | N Almd | P Swing | Wave 4 #..PieceCount: 8 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Proper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (8) Neighbor: See-Saw (8) Neighbor allemande Left 1-1/2 A2: (4) Ladies pass right (12) Partner swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 while Ladies Orbit CW 1/2 B2: (4) Partner Allemande Right 1x (4) Balance Wavy Lines of Four Right and Left {2} (4) Gents: allemande Left 1/2 (4) Neighbor allemande Right 3/4 CallingNotes: {1} Gents pull by left, give right to neighbor for the courtesy turn. Net effect is gents trade places. {2} The wave is (caller left to right) F2(dn)-M2(up)-M1(dn)-F1(up). Men are holding left hands, partner is in right. # TODO: Look up official version. NotesOther: Similar to the original, but with fewer unusual moves. # ******************************************************** Title: Roll Away Sue DV #1 Author1: Bob Isaacs Level: Intermediate #..Element_First: Unusual #..ProgramFlags: Bal Ring | N Swing | P Swing | RL | W Chain #..PieceCount: 7 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Becket, Prog=Single, Dir=CW, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Becket A1: (8) 2x2 Forward & Back Sliding Left (8) Men's Chain {1} A2: (4) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Neighbor to their Right (8) Neighbor swing B1: (8) Right and left through (8) Ladies Chain B2: (4) Ring of Four: Balance (4) Ladies roll Partner to their Right (8) Partner swing CallingNotes: {1} Net result of gent's chain is that gents trade places. THIS GENTS CHAIN IS MUCH BETTER WITH A HAND CAST. Men pull by left and extend right hand towards neighbor. Ladies take man's hand with their LEFT, and then ladies back up to hand cast the men around. NotesOther: Almost the same as the original except I substitited a courtesy cast in the gent's chain. Could do a ladies chain with a hand cast + LLFB in the second half to make the dance symmetrical. It may help in teaching the gents chain to first tell ladies to point their left shoulders across the set. # *********************************************** Title: Karen & Greg Tie The Knot DV #1 Author1: Merri Rudd Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 19 Improper A1: (8) Circle left 1x (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do A2: (8) Neighbor allemande right 1.5 (8) ladies allemande left 1.5 B1: (8) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Circle RIGHT 3/4 (4) Balance the ring (4) California twirl NotesOther: Thought that Couples Do-si-Do in 8 followed by neighbor allemande R 1.5 would be kind of rushed. Same idea here, but I think it flows a bit better. # *********************************************** Title: Rio Grande Reel DV #1 Author1: Merri Rudd Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 19 Improper A1: (16) Gypsy and swing neighbor A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Right & Left Through Across {1} B1: (4) Men Roll Partner over to their left (4) Men Allemande Right 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) circle left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: Use an arm-around-the-waist courtesy turn here. NO TWIRLS! NotesOther: One of Merri's suggested variations on "Chama River Reel" had the ladies chain + RL in A2, and then partner balance & swing in B1. The RL to balance & swing transition being rather boring, I thought I'd jazz it up! # *********************************************** Title: Esty's Natal Reel DV #1 Author1: Merri Rudd YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 19 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Balance & Box-the-Gnat (8) Ladies Allemande LEFT 1.5 {1} A2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (12) Neighbor Swing B2: (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Ladies Roll Partner Across (4) Balance the Ring (4) Twos Arch; Ones duck through CallingNotes: {1} Very unusual, but it works!!! Ladies let go and extend their CW spin to face across. NotesOther: Very similar, but single progression, and the swings end on a 16 count phrase. # ************************************************** Title: Troy Lee Stomp Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 22 Becket A1: (6) Star Right 3/4 (6) Former Neighbor Left Gypsy {1} (4) Ladies Trade {passing right} + Men Trade {passing right} {2} A2: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing B1: (16) Give & Take (Ladies Take) + Partner Swing B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Deviled Eggs {3} %% LLFB | Twirl CallingNotes: {1} Men must turn out over their left shoulder to find their former neighbors. {2} Although the two trades can take place in four beats if done smartly, timing can be a bit mushy going into the gypsy and swing without creating disorder. CallingNotesPre: {3} Deviled Eggs = (3) Walk towards same-sex person on near left diagonal (4) Touch Palm to Palm, then Spin away CW, shifting to face new neighbors across (1) Stomp Twice End Effects - Wait with the lady on the LEFT until the left gypsy with former neighbors is complete, then wait as a couple for the left diagonal forward and back in "Deviled Eggs". NotesOther: Inspired by John Nance's "Troy Lee's Bingo" Title: Portland Frenzy DV #1 Author1: Gene Hubert YearComposed: 1993 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: xx Type: Contra ContraForm: Improper Formation: Four Facing Four Progression: Single A1: (4) {With couple across} Ladies Trade, Passing Right (12) Swing Neighbor A2: (8) Ladies Chain {back to Partner} (4) Four Ladies Star Right 1/2 (4) Allemande Left 1x with original corner {1} B1: (16) {original diag neighbor} Balance & Swing %% N B&S B2: (4) Four Men Star Left 1/2 (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Four ladies star R 1/2, then briefly join left hands with original diagonal neighbor. Men should all be facing CCW and ladies should all be facing CW. Then let go of hands, everyone step forward and allemande left the one you meet - this will be your original corner. Return back to diagonal neighbor and swing. # ******************************************************** Title: Chance Encounters DV #1 Author1: Gene Hubert YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Men or Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 {1} A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Ladies Chain B2: (8) Entire set circles left in oval (8) Swing Partner CallingNotes: {1} Dancer's choice here! NotesOther: The intent was to produce a dance with a more or less random progression. When the men allemande in A1, the dance results in a regular becket progression. If the ladies alemande, couples trade roles and start progressing in the other direction. DJN - To prevent chaos, I'd recommend a systematic slide left. Call original neighbor "Neighbor #0". Slide left to neighbor #1, #2, #3, #4 is your new opposite couple. If so, the dance would be easier if the lines have an even number of couples. # ******************************************************** Title: Counter Flow DV #2 Author1: Gene Hubert YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Foward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (8) Circle Right 3/4 A2: (8) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Circle Right 3/4 + Ladies Roll Partner Across (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do B2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing # ******************************************************** Title: Hand Jive DV #1 Author1: Gene Hubert Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 2 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left (8) Circle Right A2: (3) Men Roll Partner (7) Men Allemande Right 1.5 (6) Men Orbit ladies CW while ladies Allemande left 1/2 B1: (16) Balance & Swing Neighbor B2: (4) Long Lines go forward (4) 1/4 Poussette CW with new neighbors {1} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Perhaps easiest to have dancers step forward, join hands with partners, and pause. Tell them where they are going to end up - in becket formation opposite a new couple. Then men draw partner back to their side, then turn the corner and draw partner up or down until opposite new neighbors. # ******************************************************** Title: Hand Jive DV #2 Author1: Gene Hubert Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 2 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left (8) Circle Right A2: (8) Men Hand Cast Partner 1x (8) Half Hey (Ladies start Right) + Men Richochet B1: (16) Balance & Swing Neighbor B2: (4) Long Lines go forward (4) 1/4 Poussette CW with new neighbors {1} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Perhaps easiest to have dancers step forward, join hands with partners, and pause. Tell them where they are going to end up - in becket formation opposite a new couple. Then men draw partner back to their side, then turn the corner and draw partner up or down until opposite new neighbors. # ******************************************************** Title: Hand Jive DV #3 Author1: Gene Hubert Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 2 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left (8) Circle Right A2: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do (4) Men Allemande Left 1x (4) Ladies Trade Passing Right B1: (16) Balance & Swing Neighbor B2: (4) Long Lines go forward (4) 1/4 Poussette CW with new neighbors {1} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Perhaps easiest to have dancers step forward, join hands with partners, and pause. Tell them where they are going to end up - in becket formation opposite a new couple. Then men draw partner back to their side, then turn the corner and draw partner up or down until opposite new neighbors. # ******************************************************** Title: Hand Jive DV #4 Author1: Gene Hubert Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 2 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left (8) Circle Right A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left 1x {Ladies turn CW back} B1: (16) Balance & Swing Neighbor B2: (4) Long Lines go forward (4) 1/4 Poussette CW with new neighbors {1} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Perhaps easiest to have dancers step forward, join hands with partners, and pause. Tell them where they are going to end up - in becket formation opposite a new couple. Then men draw partner back to their side, then turn the corner and draw partner up or down until opposite new neighbors. Title: Rollin' and a Tumbling DV #1 Author1: Cis Hinkle Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 30 Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Neighbor (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men {1} B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Pass Through Across + California Twirl (8) Circle Balance + Men Trade {passing right} {2} CallingNotes: {1} Both roll-aways are with the neighbor you swung. {2} Here's where the dance becomes a bit disorienting and unsuitable for beginners - the ladies have to turn around to face new neighbors. NotesOther: Tried it at Divorced & Separated 2012-12-30 without a lot of success. Title: Rollin' and a Tumbling DV #2 Author1: Cis Hinkle Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 9 Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Neighbor (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men {1} B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Pass Through Across + California Twirl (8) Circle Right 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: {1} Both roll-aways are with the neighbor you swung. Title: Rollin' and a Tumbling DV #3 Author1: Cis Hinkle Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 9 Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Neighbor (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men {1} B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: {1} Both roll-aways are with the neighbor you swung. Title: Haymaker's Jig Jiggered #1 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 9 Improper A1: (16) {New} Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Down the Hall Four in Line + Turn Alone (8) Return, fold the line B1: (16) Gent's Chain over and back {1} B2: (8) Circle Right 1x (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 CallingNotes: {1} Ladies point right shoulder across; men allemande right 1/2, then hand cast with lady on the other side (ladies back up). Title: Haymaker's Jig Jiggered #2 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 9 Improper A1: (16) {New} Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Down the Hall Four in Line + Turn as Couples (8) Return, fold the line B1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Gents Chain B2: (8) Gents Chain (8) {Same} Neighbor Do-si-Do CallingNotes: {1} Ladies point left shoulder across; men allemande left 1/2, then hand cast with lady on the other side (ladies back up). # ******************************************************** Title: AADS Reel DV #1 Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 13 Improper A1: (8) Neighbors dosido (2) Neighbor #1 pass right shoulders (6) Neighbor #2 Allemande Left 1x A2: (4) Original foursome make a ring and balance (4) Circle left 1/2 (8) Mad Robin (Men in center first) B1: (8) Ones Swing (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Ladies chain across (8) Circle left 3/4 + Pass Pass through along the line NotesOther: In his description of "AADS Reel", Philippe wrote, "This dance is not suitable for crowded conditions." I'm not sure why this would be the case. Does the fast allemande in A1 cause dancers to take up too much room? # ******************************************************** Title: What's My Line? DV #1 Author1: David Kirchner Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 16 Level: Intermediate Advanced Setup: Improper Improper A2: (8) Twos do a half-figure eight up through the ones {1} (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 {2} B1: (8) Long {proper} Waves Balance and Spin Right (8) Long {proper} Waves Balance and Spin Left B2: (16) Those facing in cross the set and swing their partners. A1: (8) Balance in circle; gents trade places (8) {New Neighbors} Circle Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} The transition from 1/2 Eight to allemande right will at first feel awkward for the #2 lady. However she can shorten her travel in the 1/2 eight slightly to make it easier to extend her right hand, and then allemande just 1.25. {2} After the allemande, #2 man and #1 lady are facing OUT. Other two (M1 and F2) are facing in, looking at their partner's backside. NotesOther: Slightly less smooth than DK's version. In the original, dancers 1/2 eight and then allemande right with the NEXT neighbors. In mine, there's that slightly awkward transition from the 1/2 Eight to allemande right with the same. Though this dance seems completely different than DK's dance it really bears a lot of similarity. Variant ending = men allemande left 5/8 + Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 + advance to new neighbors and Do-si-Do. # ******************************************************** Title: Women in the Middle DV #2 Author1: David Kirchner Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 17 Becket A1: (8) {With ladies in center} down the hall four-in-line + turn as couples (8) Return + Ladies Hand Cast the men %% P Almd A2: (8) Gents go up a double and back (8) Swing partner B1: (8) Advance & Retreat + Ladies Cast below Partner {1} (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Partner B2: (8) Mad Robin (ladies start in middle) (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1x {#2 lady flips to face down} CallingNotes: {1} Gents advance and turn single to place. Ladies advance, turn over right shoulder and then briskly walk behind her partner to stand on his left. This causes the dance to progress. TODO - CALL THIS AT ENGLISH COUNTRY SOME TIME. Title: Untitled 2013-03-26.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 19 Improper Double Progression A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (2) Circle Left 1/4 + Shift left across a bit %% Circle L (6) Chainsaw Promenade CW A2: (16) Men turn back and swing next neighbor B1: (5) Promenade Back to Partner %% Prom Set (3) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Scoop Partner, Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Ladies Chain NotesOther: Various B2 endings could be considered. (Ladies Chain + Ladies Trade + Men Trade = double prog), (Prom across + Circle Left 3/4 = single prog) Title: Baiting the Bulls Type: Contra Formation: Sicilian Circle FormationOther: Improper, then two dancers in outer circle trade Progression: Zig Zag Mixer Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 3 A1: (8) Men Split the Ladies; separate and walk back outside to place (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (8) Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Other Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Couple in Outer Ring Rolls Away {1} (8) Ladies Gypsy CallingNotes: At the start the two men are facing CCW and the two ladies are facing CW. In this dance, you will have a same sex traveling companion, but no real partner. {1} The roll away puts the two men across from each other, and the traveling companions have now progressed. The dance will be smoother if the lady rolls the man instead of the other way around. Both men and women will zig-zag between the inner and outer rings. This won't work in a contra line, because with the men progressing one way and the ladies another, eventually groups of all men and all women will form as couples turn around at the ends. Caller's Schtick - Before teaching the twos gypsy in B1, tell dancers, "There are eight counts of music left. Ladies - your job is to fill those eight counts with the slowest flirtiest gypsy you can manage. But be aware, ladies, that while you gypsy, the men are staring fixedly in your direction, snorting, and pawing the earth in eager anticipation of their charge between you at start of the next dance cycle. So ladies, do your slow flirty gypsy, and then at the last instant, whirl away from each other just in time to let the men 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 boys. So - have fun, but PLEASE PLEASE don't knock anyone over!!!!" NotesOther: Inspired by Bob Dalsemer's "Dog Branch Reel" Title: Ebb and Flow Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 18 Improper A1: (16) Ones Balance & Swing A2: (8) Down the Hall Four in Line {Ones center} + Turn as Couples (8) Return + Bend to a Circle B1: (4) Balance the Ring (12) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 1x C1: (16) Twos Balance & Swing C2: (8) UP the Hall Four in Line {Twos center} + Turn as Couples (8) Return + Bend to a Circle D1: (4) Balance the Ring (12) Neighbor Swing D2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 1x CallingNotes: Be sure to leave lots of room at the top!!! Title: Nude Ants DV #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 21 Rating: 1.5 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left) A2: (8) Men Allemande Right 1/2 + Turn Single Right (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) {Same Two} Ladies Allemande Right 1x (8) New Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 {1} B2: (8) Ladies Gypsy 1/2 + Turn Single Right (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Dancers (men in particular) may have a hard time bonding to a new neighbor here. This might be a nice follow up to my chain the hey variant that ends in ladies trade + turn single right. NotesOther: Inspired by a Jim Hemphill's "Nude Ants". Getting the men to allemande RIGHT will be tough!!!! Likely timing problems around the Allemande Right 1x. With only the LLFB to get dancers synchronized again, this dance will tend to drift off. Title: Wild Women of Central Ohio Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 25 Music: 114 Improper A1: (16) Ladies Spin CW 1/2 to new neighbor & Swing {1} %% N Swing A2: (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Ladies Roll Neighbor Right to Left %% Roll (8) Circle Left 3/4 B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Gypsy 1.5 {2} CallingNotes: {1} This will make sense when you understand the end of the dance. {2} Ladies end the dance standing right to right in the gypsy and looking at their first (and now former) neighbor. With the first beat of music, the ladies spin CW 1/2 and throw themselves into their new neighbor's arms for the swing. Title: Momma Loo's Reel DV #1 Author1: Gene Hubert Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 25 Music: 114 "Hotpoint Special" Monticello... Level: Easy Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Neighbor swing A2: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Ladies allemande Right 1.5 B1: (16) Partner: balance and swing B2: (4) Ladies Trade (8) {Same} Neighbor Gypsy 1x (4) Turn Single Right {to face new neighbor} CallingNotes: {1} After circle right, turn to stand back to back with first neighbor. There's your new neighbor. NotesOther: Silky smooth ending!! Title: Raspberries for the Ones Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 Proper A1: (16) Ones Cross + Neighbor Swing %% N Swing A2: (8) Down the Hall Four in Line + Turn as Couples (8) Return + Twos Hand Cast Ones B1: (8) Ones Half Figure Eight Above (8) Twos Half Figure Eight Below B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Twos Swing {end facing up} NotesOther: Probably written after my difficult session with the beginners at Yellow Springs, Summer 2013. A good warm-up or cool down number. # TODO: # From "Annes Visit Reworked #5" A1 Star L P.Gypsy A2 L4 alone B1 N.BS B2 LLFB P R gypsy # still an intermediate-advanced for the gypsy -> line and the R gypsy to star L for ladies. Title: Dream Weaver Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed 1 Level: Advanced Reverse Becket Quadruple Progression A1: (8) Ladies Chain (2) Form a Wave of Four, ladies R-R in center, L-L with Neighbor %% (6) Three Changes of Hey (L:R P:L M:R) -> Wave of Four %% Hey - Half A2: (2) Advance to wave with Neighbor #2 (Men R-R in center) %% (6) Three Changes of Hey (M:R P:L L:R) -> Wave of Four %% Hey - Half (2) Advance to wave with Neighbor #3 (Ladies R-R in center) %% (6) Three Changes of Hey (L:R P:L M:R) B1: (16) Neighbor #4 Balance & Swing B2: (16) Give & Take (Ladies Take) Partner Swing NotesOther: I found the interlocking heys really confusing until I hit on the idea of using the waves as checkpoints. Title: Celtic Art Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed 1 Level: Advanced Music: 100-114 Reverse Becket A1: (2) Form a Wave of Four, Men L-L in center, R-R with Partner %% (6) Three Changes of Hey (M:L N:R L:L) -> Wave of Four (Ladies L-L in center, R-R with partner) %% Hey - Half (2) Advance to wave with Shadow #1 (Ladies L-L in center and R-R with Shadow #1) %% (6) Three Changes of Hey (L:L N1:R M:L) -> Wave of Four (Men L-L in center and still R-R with Shadow #1) %% Hey - Half A2: (2) Advance to wave with Shadow #2 (Men L-L in center and R-R with Shadow #2) %% (6) Three Changes of Hey (M:L N2:R L:L) -> (Ladies L-L in center and R-R with Shadow #2) %% Hey - Half (4) Shadow #2 Allemande Right 3/4 (4) Shadow #1 Allemande Left 1/2 B1: (8) Partner Right-hand balance + Box the Gnat (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Shift Left (8) Pass Through Across & California Twirl CallingNotes: End Effects = Couples out at start of dance wait as they would in an improper dance. Couples that go out mid dance immediately change sides with partner (SOMETIMES CHANGING SO AS TO PUT THE LADY ON THE LEFT). It may help if dancers know that they will be traveling through the heys with opposite sex Neighbor #1. After the first, slightly shortened 1/2 hey, the wave reads (caller left to right) M1(dn)-F1(up)-F2(dn)-M2(up). After the second 1/2 hey, the wave reads F2(dn)-SF2(up)-M1(dn)-SM1(up). After the third 1/2 hey, the wave reads M1(dn)-S'M1(up)-F2(dn)-S'F2 NotesOther: I found the interlocking heys really confusing until I hit on the idea of using the waves as checkpoints. Ending with a California twirl helps send the man into the center to start the first half hey. NotesOtherPre: This could be an English Country dance! A2 = (8) 1/2 hey (8) Shadow RH turn 3/4 + Pass Shadow #1 by left B1 = (8) Set 2X to partner (8) Gypsy Partner B2 = (8) Long Lines Forward & back (4) Pass Through Across (4) Gypsy Partner 1/2 Title: Untitled 2014-04-03.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 1 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain A2: (16) Pass Through Across + Neighbor Swing {the one you courtesy turned} B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start Right) Title: Twirl and Trade Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 20 Level: Easy Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Right-hand Balance + Box the Gnat A2: (2) Men Pull by Left 1/2 (2) Ladies Trade passing Right (12) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left NotesOther: I wrote this dance after studying Becky Hill's "Box the Gnat" contra. Afterwards I found John Coffman's "Out of Hand", which has a box-the-gnat followed by a half hey. The double trade could be a way to simplify a dance with a half hey for inexperienced dancers. Title: Slide Behind and Promenade Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (8) Pass Through {by left} See-Saw the Next %% DSD (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (4) Ladies Slide Right + Gents walk Behind Partner %% (6) {Courtesy Turn hold} Promenade Partner Across (6) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 B1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B2: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Star Promenade Across (4) Butterfly Whirl %% (4) Circle Right 1/4 + Shift one step left %% Circle R Title: Hey Hey Hey the Other Way Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start Left) {L:L N:R M:L} A2: (16) Ladies Trade Passing Left + Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Give and Take (Ladies take) + Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 1/4 + Zig Zag Past One Title: Inverted Pass Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Shadow Allemande Left 1x A2: (8) Long Waves {men facing out} Balance + Box Circulate (8) Men Cross Set while Ladies loop right + Partner Short Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Right & Left Through B2: (8) Star Left 3/4 + Pass Through by Left (8) New Neighbor See-Saw Title: Ladies Push 'em Right Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Men Orbit CW 1/2 while Ladies Left Gypsy 1.5 A2: (8) Half Hey Across (P:R M:L N:R L:L) (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Down the Hall four in Line + Turn as Couples (8) Return + Fold the Line B2: (8) Circle RIGHT 3/4 + Pass Through by Left (8) New Neighbor See-Saw Title: Unambiguous Rivalry Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 13 Level: Easy GenderFree: 2 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-17 23:00:19 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-17 23:00:19 GMT Improper, Double Progression A1: (4) Neighbor Right-Hand Balance (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 3/4 (8) Center Two {=Gents} See-Saw A2: (8) Other Two {=Ladies} Do-si-Do (8) Ones Swing {no swap, end facing down} B1: (8) {Ones center, WITH NEXT COUPLE} Down the Hall Four in Line + Turn Alone (8) Return, fold the line B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Star Left {Look for new Neighbors} {1} CallingNotes: Double Progression = rapid reentry. {1} Checks - "Gents" hold up a hand - is partner across? Is partner off to your right. Hands in ring - are Gents kitty-corner? WORKS BEST WITH ODD LENGTH LINES. CallingCard: Neighbor Right-hand -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N Bal Al.R | Balance #-and Allemande R. -- # # Gents Center Men See-S | See Saw # # --- # Other Two Do-si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Women DSD | Do # # # --- # # Ones Swing Ones Swing | (4) --- # # Lines-of Four -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Down.4 | Down-the Hall # # -- Turn-a Lone-and Come-on Back Ret Fold | (4) -- Fold-the Line-and Circle Left -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Circle L | (4) -- # # Star Left Star L | (4) -- # New Neighbor Right-hand Title: Teaching Swing to Swap #0a Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 13 Level: Beginner Intermediate Rating: 1 Proper A1: (16) Active Couple Balance & Swing {to Swap, end facing down} A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing {to Swap, end facing across} B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Right & Left Through B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Clap 2x + Actives Cast down outside while Twos walk up inside, crossing to proper %% NotesOther: Probably not viable. Most of it is Beginner level, but the ending is too complex. Title: Teaching Swing to Swap #0b Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 13 Level: Beginner Intermediate Rating: 1 Proper A1: (16) Active Couple Balance & Swing {to Swap, end facing down} A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing {to Swap, end facing across} B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Mad Robin B2: (8) Men Cross-arm Swing 1.5 (8) All Except Lady #2 balance a ring of three and spin Right %% Petronella NotesOther: Probably not viable. Most of it is Beginner level, but the ending is too complex. Title: Teaching Swing to Swap #0c Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 13 Level: Beginner Intermediate Rating: 1 Proper A1: (16) Active Couple Balance & Swing {to Swap, end facing down} A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing {to Swap, end facing across} B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Circle Left 3/4 {+ Form Line of Four with Actives Center} B2: (8) Line of Four down the Set + Centers turn as a couple (8) Return and fold the line NotesOther: Probably not viable. Most of it is Beginner level, but the ending is too complex. Title: Teaching Swing to Swap #0d Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 13 Level: Easy Intermediate Rating: 1 Proper Double Progression A1: (16) Balance the Ring + Active Couple Swing {to Swap, end facing down} A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing {to Swap, end facing across} B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Long Lines Forward & Back {+ Wheel to Line of Four} {1} B2: (8) Line of Four down the Set + Centers turn as a couple (8) Return and fold the line CallingNotes: {1} Here's the first progression. The Actives linger in the center and take hands, facing down. Their SECOND neighbors back up with extra rigor so as to form a line of four facing down. Title: Teaching Swing to Swap #0e Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 13 Level: Intermediate Rating: 1.5 Proper A1: (16) Balance the Ring + Active Couple Swing {to Swap, end facing down} A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing {to Swap, end facing across} B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Neighbor (8) Long Lines Forward & Back {+ Wheel to Line of Four} {1} B2: (8) Line of Four down the Set + Centers turn as a couple (8) Return and fold the line CallingNotes: {1} The Actives linger in the center and take hands, facing down. Their neighbors back up with extra rigor so as to form a line of four facing down. NotesOther: Still not great. Dancers will be confused as to who the actives are when they start by balancing the ring with former neighbors. Title: 24th of May Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 15 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-21 00:32:44 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-21 00:32:44 GMT Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 {1} A2: (8) Long Waves Balance + Box Circulate (8) Long Waves Balance + Box Circulate B1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing {No swap} B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} After the allemande some dancers (the men) are looking across the set at their partner's backside. Others (the women) are gazing out at a side wall. Balance the Waves ... If facing across then you walk across into your partner's spot. If facing out, then loop to your right into your neighbor's spot. Join right hands with P. Balance ... If facing across, then walk across, otherwise loop to your right -> dancers will be on the same side of the set as their neighbor. NotesOther: A take-off on Steve Schnur's "24th of June". CallingCard: Neighbor Do-si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N DSD | Do # # # --- # # Neighbor Right N Al R 1.5 | Once-and-a Half # # --- # # Long Waves -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 LWave Circ | Balance # Gents Cross -- Ladies Loop Waves Balance LWave Circ | # # Ladies Cross -- Gents Loop Neighbor Balance -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 N B&S | # # #-and Swing --- (4) | (4) --- # # Promen- Ade-a -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Promenade | Cross-the Set # # --- # # Star Left Star L | (4) --- # New Neighbor Do-si Title: Dave's Whim Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 15 GenderFree: 2 Level: Intermediate djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-21 01:41:19 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-21 01:41:19 GMT Improper A1: (8) Ones Do-si-Do (8) Pass Through + Cloverleaf Turn Single {1} A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing {no swap} B1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Star Left 1x B2: (8) {Men step up to Neighbor. Tango style} Promenade Across {2} (8) Long Lines Forward & Back CallingNotes: {1} For gender free teaching, walk through the turn single in stages - first turn back to neighbor, then all continue turning to face partners across the set, then all continue turning to face that same neighbor. The men turn single to the right, and the ladies to the left. {2} For genderless teaching, ask dancers to hold the star. "Some of you will be facing in and can readily see your partner in the other line. Others will be facing out and have a fine view of a side wall. Those facing in (nominaly the ladies) linger a bit in this spot. Those facing out (nominally the gents) hustle up and put your right arm around your neighbor's waist. Tango style promenade across and turn as a couple on the other side." NotesOther: Inspired by Ted Sannella's "Ted's Whim" CallingCard: # # Ones Do-si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 1s DSD | Do # # # -- # # Pass Through-and PT Clover | Clover Leaf # # -- # # Neighbor Balance -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 N B&S | # # #-and Swing --- (4) | (4) --- # # Circle Left -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Circle L | (4) --- # # Star Left Star L | (4) --- # # Promen -Ade-a -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Tango Pr | Cross # # # --- # # Long Lines LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Ones Do-si Title: Surprise Swing Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 16 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Neighbor #2 Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (16) Men walk across set and Swing their Partner %% P Swing B1: (16) On Left Diagonal, Men Pull by Left and Swing first Neighbor {1} %% N Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left {until Partner is across} (8) Star Right 1x CallingNotes: {1} Neighbor #2 be slightly on the left diagonal at this point. The men will have to look further on the left diagonal to see their original neighbors. Title: Two Claps for the Band Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 16 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor See-Saw 1.25 (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 while Ladies turn Single Right A2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Balance the Ring + Petronella Spin {1} B2: (8) Clap 2x + Zig Left + Zag Right {passing one couple} (8) Circle Right 1x CallingNotes: The double clap at the end of the petronella spin is best omitted, since it clashes with the slower 2x clap at the start of B2. Title: Zig Zag Twirl Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 16 Improper A1: (8) Clap 2x + Zig Left + Zag Right {passing one couple} (8) Circle Right 1x A2: (8) Balance the Ring + California Twirl (8) {Original} Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + Pass Through Title: Going in Circles Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 16 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Slide Left {crossways, lady is in lead} %% Circle L (8) Men Roll Neighbor from Left to Right {1} + CW Oval Promenade starts A2: (8) Turn as Couples + CCW Oval Promenade back (8) {Men catch Left} Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl B1: (16) Ladies Trade {passing Right} + Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + California Twirl CallingNotes: {1} Magic Moment here. The men roll their neighbor into the crook of the right arm and then start the promenade. Long flow sequence in this one. Caller may have to keep cueing to keep dancers on track. Title: Ladies Push 'em Back Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 16 Improper A1: (8) Balance the Ring + Men Roll Partner Across (8) Circle Right 1x A2: (4) Men Roll Neighbor from their Right to their Left {along the side} (4) Men walk straight across the set %% (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Ladies Tease their Neighbor (8) Star Right 3/4 {dancers end where they started the dance} B2: (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 (4) Men walk across the set to their partners while Ladies turn 180 CW (4) Ladies give the men a push to send them back CallingNotes: Very dizzying for the women. The CCW spins of the rolls and the Circle Right are followed by the CW rotation of the swing. Title: Untitled 2014-05-17.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 16 Rating: 1.5 Improper A1: (8) Clap 4x + Ladies Trade {passing Right} (8) Partner Do-si-Do A2: (8) Clap 4x + Gents Trade {passing Right} (8) Neighbor Swing {to swap} B1: (8) Promenade Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back B2: (8) Star Left (8) Star Right NotesOther: Doesn't meet the no-swap-swing requirements for a beginner friendly gender free dance, but isn't of much interest to experienced dancers either. Title: Gypsy Corners Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 18 Level: Easy Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ones Do-si-Do A2: (8) First Corners {=right diagonals} Gypsy 1.5 (8) Second Corners {=left diagonals} Gypsy 1.5 B1: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x B2: (8) New Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 (6) Circular Promenade CW 1/2 (2) Clap 2x {1} CallingNotes: {1} Reality check - lines are now proper + Ones are above the twos. NotesOther: I originally had the promenade lasting 4 beats followed by 4 claps, but while dancing with the ghosts, I found 6 & 2 to be more natural. Old time flavor but NO DOWN THE HALL. CallingCard: Long Lines -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # -- # # Ones Do-si 1s DSD | Do # # # -- # # Right Diagonals -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 1C Gypsy | Gypsy Once And-a Half -- # # Left Diagonals 2C Gypsy | Gypsy Once And-a Half -- # # Star Right -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Star R | (4) -- # # Star Left Star L | (4) -- # New Neighbor Right -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Nxt N 1.5 | Once And-a Half # -- # # Promen- Ade-and Prom Clap | Clap # # # -- # # Long Lines Title: Pittsfield Circle DV #2 Type: Sicilian Circle Author1: Ken Kernen Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 18 Level: Intermediate Rating: 1.5 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x A2: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.25 (8) Scoop Partner + Star Promenade 3/4 + Wheel so man goes in {1} %% Star Prom B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1x+ (8) Scoop Partner + Star Promenade 3/4 + Wheel to original positions {2} %% Star Prom B2: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do (8) {With Partner} Couples go Forward & Back + Slide Left %% LLFB | Shift CallingNotes: A BECKET Sicilian Circle! The star promenades go almost once around. NO BUTTERFLY WHIRLS! {1} Dancers are back home. {2} Dancers are again back home. NotesOther: Replaced the stars in A1 with Circles. Made it Becket and moved the Ladies Do-si-Do so the dance fits the music better. Still doing the whole dance with Partner. CallingCard: # # # Circle -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 CL 1x | Left # # # -- # # Circle Right CR 1x | (4) -- # # Ladies Right -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 W Al | Once-a Round # # -- Scoop Partner Star Promenade Star Prom | # # All-the Way-a Round # Men-go In -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 M Al | Allemande Left # # -- Scoop Partner Star Promenade Star Prom | # # All-the Way-a Round # Ladies Do-si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 L DSD | Do # # # -- # As Couples Forward-n LLFB Slide | Back # # Sliding -- Left New Neighbor Circle Title: Pittsfield Circle DV #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 20 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-20 13:10:56 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-20 13:10:56 GMT Level: Intermediate Advanced Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 + Ladies Turn Single {1} (8) {Scoop Partner} Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) {Scoop Neighbor} Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl B2: (8) {With Neighbor} Couples go Forward & Back {2} (8) Half Square Through {start with partner across} CallingNotes: {1} While the men allemande, the ladies have to get ready to be scooped up. They do this with a turn single, out and to the right, and then they stand facing up or down, with their left shoulders pointing across the set. {2} Ones are above the Twos, but everyone is in the other line from where they started. CallingCard: # # Neighbor Do-si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N DSD | Do # # # --- # Neighbor Right Once-and-a N Al R 1.5 | Half # # # --- # # Men Left -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 M Al L 1.5 | Once-and-a Half # # -- Scoop P. Star Promenade Star Pr P | # # Butterfly Whirl -- # # Ladies Right -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 L Al R 1.5 | Once-and-a Half # # -- Scoop Neighbor Star Promenade Star Pr N | # # Butterfly Whirl -- # Couples go Forward-n -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 F & B | Back # # # --- # # Partner Balance 1/2 Sq Th | # Half-square Thru --- # Next Neighbor Do-si Title: The Cat's Breakfast #1 Type: Contra Formation: Duple Minor ContraForm: Becket Setup: Becket + Ladies Trade Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 20 Rating: 1.5 Music: Old Time Reel @124 or more A1: (4) Balance the Ring (8) Circle Left 1x (4) Men Trade Passing by Right %% A2: (4) Balance the Ring (8) Circle Left 1x (4) Ladies Trade Passing by Right + Ladies Whirl 180 CW %% B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing {to swap} B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Pass Through Across (4) Turn 90 degrees to right and single file promenade to next couple %% Prom Set CallingNotes: Problem with both David's original and mine is that neutral couples have to wait with the lady on the man's left. NotesOther: Inspired by David Kaynor's "The Dog's Breakfast", Ralph Page Weekend 1999, Pg 27. Title: The Cat's Breakfast #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 20 Music: Old Time Reel @124 or more Rating: 2 Becket A1: (4) Balance the Ring {1} (8) Circle Left 1x {Till men are home} (4) Ladies {=Left Diag} Trade Passing by Right %% A2: (4) Balance the Ring (8) Circle Left 1x {Till men are home} (4) Men {=Right Diag} Trade Passing by Right + Men Whirl 180 CW %% B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing {no swap} B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left CallingNotes: Intro Positions Men = Right Diagonals, Ladies = Left Diagonals. NotesOther: Inspired by David Kaynor's "The Dog's Breakfast", Ralph Page Weekend 1999, Pg 27. Smooth and easy, but I still want the LADIES to whirl around before the gypsy. Title: The Cat's Breakfast #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 20 Music: Old Time Reel @124 or more djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-20 16:25:11 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-20 16:25:11 GMT Improper A1: (4) Balance the Ring {1} (8) Circle Left 1x {Till all are home} (4) Men {=Left Diag} Trade Passing by Right %% A2: (4) Balance the Ring (8) Circle Left 1x {Till beside Partner} (4) Ladies {=Right Diag} Trade Passing by Right + Whirl 180 CW %% B1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing {to Swap} B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Ones Do-si-Do CallingNotes: Intro Positions (facing across) Men = Left Diagonals, Ladies = Right Diagonals. NotesOther: Inspired by David Kaynor's "The Dog's Breakfast", Ralph Page Weekend 1999, Pg 27. Not sure if Balance-the-Ring on phrase boundry will arouse an urge to spin to the right. While dancing with ghosts, I found that as #1 lady, I tended to go directly from men trade to circle left, omitting the balance. The opening balance felt really good and I got it every time. The other one - not. CallingCard: Balance-the Ring -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Bal R + CL | # # #-and Circle -- Left # # # Men Trade | All-the Way Men Trade -- # # Balance-the Ring -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Bal R + CL | # # #-and Circle -- Left # # # Ladies Tr | All-the Way Ladies Trade -- # # Neighbor Gypsy -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Neighbor | # # #-and Swing-to -- Swap # # # Gyp Sw | (4) -- # # Promen- Ade-a -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Prom Acr | Cross # # # -- # # Ones Do-si Ones DSD | Do # # # -- New Neighbor Balance-the Ring Title: Another Last Dance DV #1 Author1: Eric Hoffman Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 22 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 A2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Left 1x Title: Backwash Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 17 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start Right) A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (16) Give & Take (men take) Partner Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (4) Wave of Four Balance {1} (4) 1/2 Turn Single Right CallingNotes: {1} The wave is with the same neighbors. The men allemande until they can join right hands with their neighbor. The wave looks like (caller left to right) F2(dn)-M1(up)-M2(dn)-F1(up). Everyone is facing the reverse of their direction of progression. With the turn in place, dancers swoop out of the wave and into the allemande left with new neighbors. TODO - call at Mayapple 2013 Title: Backwash #2 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 17 Improper A1: (4) Wave of Four Balance {men right in center} (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Ladies Chain A2: (6) Ladies Gypsy 1x (10) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1x (4) Wave of Four Balance {1} (4) 1/2 Turn Single Right CallingNotes: {1} The wave is with the same neighbors. The men allemande until they can join right hands with their neighbor. The wave looks like (caller left to right) F2(dn)-M1(up)-M2(dn)-F1(up). Everyone is facing the reverse of their direction of progression. Title: Bank, Avocados, Recycle Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 25 Becket A1: (2) Single File Promenade CW around oval %% Shift (6) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1x {then face across} A2: (8) Gender Inverted Right & Left By {1} %% RL (8) Wave of Four Balance + Advance {2} B1: (4) Wave of Four Balance {3} (4) {Former} Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 (8) Partner Swing {4} B2: (4) Men Trade passing left (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1.5 (4) Men Allemande Right 3/4 CallingNotes: {1} Pass through across (man is on right). Ladies hand cast the men, then men step into center and join left hands, as though they had done an allemande left 1/2. {2} The wave is (caller left to right) F1(dn)-M1(up)-M2(dn)-F2(up). {3} Ideally, end couples should wait with the lady on the left. If the lady is on the right it's no disaster though. {4} After swing, original neighbors should be across the set. NotesOther: Another in my "Keeping up with the Janes" series. The title comes from a to-do list written on the same piece of paper. Title: Beatrice & Benedick Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 5 Level: Advanced Becket, Double Progression A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Turn Back to Back with Partner (8) {With Shadow} Circle Left 3/4 A2: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Gents Chain {1} (8) Left Diagonal Right & Left Through B2: (4) {with partner, lady in lead} Circle Left 1/2 (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Gent chain = men allemande left 1/2 + Ladies point left shoulder across and wheel man around. End effects - dancers who go out in A1 should swing their neighbor in A2, then wait for the left diagonal Right & Left Through. That left diagonal RL may leave a lonely lady dangling at the end of the line. Gents should bring her along in the circle left 1/2. She will shortly meet up with her partner. NotesOther: The dance could be made single progression by doing the circle left on the near left diagonal. Title: Beatrice & Benedick #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 5 Level: Advanced Becket, Double Reverse Progression A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Turn Back to Back with Partner (8) {With Shadow} Circle Left 3/4 A2: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Right Diagonal Right & Left Through B2: (4) {With partner, lady in lead} Circle Left 1/2 (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: End effects - dancers who go out in A1 should swing their neighbor in A2, then wait for the right diagonal Right & Left Through. That right diagonal RL may leave a lonely gent dangling at the end of the line. In this case, the three dancers at the ends should leave him and circle with a ghost. The man left out of the circle can swing his partner when she comes in range, and then prepare to immediately reenter the dance - by turning his back to his partner and going back out . Title: Chain the Hey DV #5 Author1: Becky Hill Author2: Dave Notman Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Promenade Across (8) Ladies Chain B2: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies Start Right) # TODO - Call at Mayapple 2013 NotesOther: Fairly similar to Tony Parkes "Hay Fever" Title: Come Back Here and Swing Me Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 5 Improper A1: (4) Circle Left 1/4 (4) Nevada Twirl with Neighbor (8) Do-si-Do Shadow {+ Return to partner and form a wave of Four across, partner in right} A2: (4) Wave of Four Balance (4) Men Spin Right past two (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Give & Take - ladies take - partner swing {1} B2: (8) Ladies Chain {2} (8) Half Square Through {Starting with partner across} CallingNotes: {1} After Neighbor swing, announce that the ladies are miffed because their partners so abruptly deserted them. {2} Slight awkwardness going from the chain to the 1/2 square through. Since my right hand is stuck behind the lady's back for the chain, I will give my left hand to the person across for the balance, then switch hands for the to pull-bys. May have to tell dancers not to rush A1. Title: Comparison Shopping Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 5 Reverse Becket A1: (2) Circle Left 1/4 (6) Weaving the line, Pass N1 by right, then slide right so men join left hands with N2 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Butterfly Whirl N2 A2: (8) Half Hey Across (ladies start right) (8) N2 Swing B1: (16) Ladies Chain over & back {1} B2: (16) Ladies trade places passing right + Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} After the swing, announce that the ladies liked N2. Now they want to do some comparison shopping (chain over & back). In the end they decide they like their partner better, and cross the set to swing him. Title: Contra Cuddle DV #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 5 Becket A1: (8) Slide Left + Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (4) Partner Balance (4) Cuddle {1} B1: (4) Cuddle Promenade Across (4) Unwind {2} (8) Half Hey Across (men start passing right) B2: (4) Shadow Allemande Right 3/4 (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} To go into cuddle, man raises left hand and brings it between himself and his partner, turning the woman CCW. Meanwhile man steps forward one step. End with ladies standing right-to-right in the center. Ones are facing down, Twos facing up. {2} Unwind = Men open left hand (ladies open right), lady turns CW. NotesOther: Doesn't particularly resemble Ken's composition. Title: Counter Orbit Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 19 Becket A1: (7) Men Allemande Left 1.5 while ladies orbit CW 1/2 (2) Partner Allemande Right 1/2 (7) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 while men orbit CW 1/2 A2: (4) Wave of Four Balance {partner in right} (2) Partner Allemande Right 1/2 (2) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Give & Take (ladies take) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Circle Left 1x Title: DUPLICATE Untitled 2013-04-14.020 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 14 Improper A1: (4) Circle Left 1/4 (4) Nevada Twirl with Neighbor (8) Do-si-Do Shadow {+ Return to partner and form a wave of Four across, partner in right} A2: (4) Wave of Four Balance (4) Men Spin Right past two (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Give & Take - ladies take - partner swing {1} B2: (8) Ladies Chain {2} (8) Half Square Through {Starting with partner across} CallingNotes: {1} After Neighbor swing, announce that the ladies are miffed because their partners so abruptly deserted them. {2} Slight awkwardness going from the chain to the 1/2 square through. Since my right hand is stuck behind the lady's back for the chain, I will give my left hand to the person across for the balance, then switch hands for the to pull-bys. May have to tell dancers not to rush A1. Title: Done 'Most You Are Author1: Russell Owen Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 11 Becket A1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Neighbor (8) Star Right 3/4 B1: (16) Full Hey on Left Diagonal (men start left) B2: (8) {Same men as in hey} Men Allemande Left 3/4 + Ladies advance {1} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} The allemande on the near left diagonal will cause the men to progress. The ladies walk up or down the set to keep up with them. When the dance gets going, dancers will star 7/8 until the men can pass left for the hey. Although I have yet to teach this dance to anyone, I'm thinking it will be easier if it's taught with dancers standing on the corners of an imaginary square. That way they have a spot to come back to after the hey. NotesOther: This dance is largely a reversal of Russell Owen's "Are You 'Most Done" (thus the backwards title). I added the roll-away in A2. That allowed me to reverse the direction of the star. Instead of the hey on the right diagonal, mine now goes on the left diagonal. In Russell's dance, end couples have to wait on the right diagonal WITH THE LADY ON THE LEFT. If dancers forget this detail, havoc ensues. In my reversed version, end couples wait on the left diagonal with the lady in her usual position. So it's almost the same dance, but the end effects are a lot less disaster prone. Title: Druid's Reel DV #2 Author1: Becky Hill Author2: Dave Notman Rating: 5 Level: Advanced Improper A1: (8) Star Right 1x (8) {Ladies turn back over right shoulder} Neighbor Gypsy A2: (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Men Allemande RIGHT 1.5 while ladies orbit CCW 1/2 {1} B2: (12) 6 Changes of Hey {P:L, L:R, N:L, M:R, P:L, L:R} %% Hey - Full (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4 CallingNotes: Getting the men to allemande right will be tough! After the allemande/orbit, have dancers form a wave (caller left to right) F2(up)-M2(dn)-M1(up)-F1(dn). Partner should be in left hand, men still holding right in center. NotesOther: My first variation on "Druid's Reel" was "9 10 That's It!". I don't think it's quite as good as this one. Title: Druid's Reel Variation 2013-04-21 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 21 Improper A1: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1x A2: (4) Ladies pass right (12) Partner swing B1: (8) Long lines forward & Back (8) Men Allemande RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT 1.5 while ladies orbit 1/2 CCW B2: (12) 3/4 Hey start partner left {1} (4) Neighbor allemande left 3/4 CallingNotes: {1} Changes are partner:left, ladies:R, N:Left, M:right, partner:left, ladies: right. If I ever call this, I'll announce after the LLFB, "And now, I'm going to ask the men to COMMIT AN UNNATURAL ACT..." NotesOther: Inspired by Becky Hill's dance, "Druid's Reel" Title: Glover's Reel DV #3 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 9 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.5 (8) Twos Swing {end facing up} A2: (8) {same neighbors} Lines of Four go Up the hall + Turn Alone (8) Return + Ones hand cast the twos B1: (8) Twos Gypsy (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Circle Left (8) Star Left NotesOther: In "Glover's Reel #2", the men get to have more fun, because they get to whirl around out of the gypsies into the swings. In this version, the lady gets one whirl (after neighbor gypsy), and the man gets one (after partner gypsy). Title: Greenfield Rollaway Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 5 Level: Advanced Type: Contra Formation: Lm 2x2 FormationOther: Greenfield Formation Setup: Proper + Circle RIGHT 1/4 A1: (8) Ladies Cast and go down the outside (8) Ladies return up the center + Handy hand cast partner 3/4 %% P Almd A2: (4) Ladies pass right {1} (12) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Slide Left {2} (8) Partner swing B2: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Right & Left Back + #1 Man rolls partner over to his left. CallingNotes: {1} Ladies pass right - Lady #1 walks directly towards her neighbor while Lady #2 walks straight across. Man #2 should shift left as the ladies cross, so that couples remain aligned after the neighbor swing. HMMM - wonder if you could teach this as a circular promenade one place CW for F1/M2/F2? {2} The lady is in the lead while the couples slide left. End couples should wait on the left diagonal for this, as they would in a clockwise becket dance. NotesOther: Inspired by Jim Hemphill's "Girls of Greenfield". The roll followed by the cast should be quite smooth for Lady #1. Instead of completing the roll-away to face across, she just does a 1/2 spin CCW and starts the dance facing out. Title: Is It Proper DV #1 Author1: Bob Isaacs?? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 16 Proper A1: (16) Ones Balance & Swing A2: (4) Line of Four Down the Hall {Ones center} (6) Invert the Line (6) Return and Fold to a Circle B1: (4) Circle Left 1/2 (12) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ones Half Figure Eight up through Twos CallingNotes: {1} Invert the line = fold to a circle with ones above the twos. Then pass through across (passing partner by right), and form a new line facing up. Net result = everyone trades places with partner. NotesOther: The only difference between this dance and the original the the way the line reorganizes during the down-the-hall. The original had "tag the line" = right hand couple slide left in front of left hand couple. The two methods of reorganizing the line are NOT equivalent, but in this case it doesn't matter. The neighbor swing fixes everything. Title: Juice of Barley #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 11 Setup: Improper + Swing Neighbor + face up or down for CW oval promenade Improper A1: (8) Chainsaw Promenade Neighbor CW + Turn as Couples (8) Chainsaw Promenade CCW + Face Across A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies forward to long wave + Balance the wave B1: (16) Gypsy and swing partner B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down (8) {New} Neighbor Swing {end facing up or down for chainsaw promenade} Title: Juice of Barley #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 11 Setup: Improper + Swing Neighbor + face up or down for CW oval promenade Improper A1: (8) Chainsaw Promenade Neighbor CW + Turn as Couples (8) Chainsaw Promenade CCW + Face Across A2: (8) Revolving Doors {1} (8) Scoop Partner, Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl B1: (8) Ladies forward to long wave + Balance the wave (8) Swing Partner B2: (8) Circle Right 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down {by the left} (8) {New} Neighbor Swing {end facing up or down for chainsaw promenade} CallingNotes: {1} "Revolving Doors" - a Ron Buchanan move. Couples promenade 1/2 way across until men are standing Left to Left in the center. So all four dancers are shoulder to shoulder in the center Then the men release the women, and, while the women continue walking to the other side of the set, the men allemande left 1/2 So all four dancers are back shoulder to shoulder in the center to scoop the ladies. If you star promenade half way all the dancers are back in the center for the butterfly twirl. If the ladies are to continue on across to the side after release from the promenade, the men would need to allemande 3/4 to scoop their partner on the side. There has to be a 3/4 or 1/4 in there somewhere to get the dancers to the side of the set. The gents have their left side on the inside track of the CCW promenade, What if you just had the men allemande left 1 1/2 to scoop partner for the star promenade and butterfly in A2 rather than have the promenading couples turn to face in and then do the revolving door? That puts couples on the gents home side for B1 and make a much more conventional circle left pass thru progression possible in B2. I can see why Mariah gets irritated with me. I can't look at a dance without playing what if scenarios. NotesOther: DJN to JH - Juice of Barley #2 - The star promenade is 1/2 way. The partner swing is on the lady's side (of the improper dance). Note that the circle in B2 is to the RIGHT. It would be easy to misread that part since so many other dances circle to the left 3/4. Title: Juice of Barley #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 11 Setup: Improper + Swing Neighbor + Face Across Improper A1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Circle Right 3/4 A2: (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin Right (8) Partner Swing B1: (16) Full Hey (Men start Left) B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through (8) {New} Neighbor Swing Title: Juice of Barley #4 Author1: Dave Notman Author2: Jim Hemphill YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 12 Improper A1: (8) Chainsaw promenade CCW + turn as couples (8) Chainsaw promenade CW A2: (8) Ladies chain {1} {then step forward to long wave} (8) Long Wave of Ladies Balance + Allemande right 3/4 {2} B1: (16) Partner balance and swing B2: (8) Circle left 3/4, pass through Up or Down (8) Next neighbor swing CallingNotes: {1} Gents, a courtesy turn is necessary after the chain, if you twirl the ladies you will make her late to the wave balance. At the end of the courtesy turn give her a little extra push straight forward, ladies take left hands with current neighbor, right with past neighbor. {2} DJN - not sure if couples will be cleanly aligned here. NotesOther: JH to DJN - If the gents stay where they are and let their partners come to them for the balance and swing they will line up, but if the gent goes to meet his partner they will be offset from their neighbors, a good point to make while teaching. ********************************************* Think dances below this point have already been moved to official file. Title: Keeping up With the Janes Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 23 Improper A1: (4) Balance the Ring (4) Ladies Trade Places {passing right} (8) Gents do Right & Left By {1} A2: (4) Wave of Four Balance (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2 (8) New Neighbor {short} Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) {same four} Circle Left 3/4 CallingNotes: {1} Gents RL By = pass through across (no hands) in four steps. Join inside hands with partner, ladies hand cast the men (ladies back up), then men allemande left 3/4 while ladies turn CCW 1/4 in place, giving a wave of four with ones facing UP & Twos facing DOWN. Title: Keeping up With the Janes #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 23 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance Ring + Men Trade A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Gender Inverted Right & Left By {1} %% RL B1: (4) Wave of Four Balance {2} (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 B2: (16) Give & Take (Ladies Take) + Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Man is on the right during the pass through across. Ladies hand cast their partners, then men step into center and join left hands (as though they had allemanded left 1/2). {2} Wave is (caller left to right) F2(dn)-M1(up)-M2(dn)-F1(up). Title: Kelly's Consternation Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 3 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain A2: (4) Balance the Ring (12) Turn around and swing next one {end facing down} %% N Swing B1: (8) End people in the line of four advance and pick up new center people, continue down the hall in a line of four and turn alone %% Down 4 (8) Return and fold the line B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Turn around and swing partner. NotesOther: Written while trying to puzzle out Gene Hubert's "Kelly's Combination". Title: Magic Will Happen Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 27 Setup: Initial position = Neighbor Allemande right 3/4 to wave of four, men holding left in middle. Improper A1: (4) Wave of Four Balance (4) Turn 180 CW {1} (8) New Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Circle Left 3/4 {2} B1: (4) Men Trade Passing Right (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 {3} (8) Half Hey (Ladies start left) {4} CallingNotes: On the first pass through, just have dancers balance and swing neighbor. There are two places in this dance where, if dancers assist one another, "Magic will happen", and the dance will have a great flow and feel. If that assistance is lacking, it will feel awkward and labored. {1} Dancers push away from their neighbor with the right hand and spin CW to face their new neighbor. This should flow right into the swing. {2} Here's the first assist - ladies give partner a tug, "just to let them know you want them to come to you". This helps the man change direction from the circle left into the men's trade. {3} Here's the second assist. The ladies need to make a sharp turn to their right to go from the circle left to the half hey. {4} End in wavy lines of four, men holding left hands in middle and neighbor in right. From caller's left to right the wave reads F2(dn)-M1(up)-M2(dn)-F1(up). NotesOther: JH - I would somehow work the push off right into the call the 1st couple of times thru to reinforce the idea. I know around here if you don't specifically tell the dancers, guys especially, what you want them to do, they won't come up with it on their own. maybe something like Balance Right and left, push off right and spin to the next I wonder if you would get a more effecive push off with a reverse wave balance. Bal R and L has you exended away from your neighbor so pushing in the direction to progress would put more torque on the arm with less power into the spin. If you bal left and right, the push off is more from shoulder to shoulder and more in the direction of progression. In your dance the right left balance is the natural flow out of the hey so I'm not suggesting changing it, just rolling ideas around in my head. DJN - I figure "the force of habit" has to be taken into account too. Getting those dancers to spin 180 CW instead of 360 CW is going to be tough enough. Then there's the issue of direction reversal. Pushing off with the left would be a CCW spin right before the CW spin of the swing. In "Way of the Gypsy" I have dancers doing precisely that. That's one of the things I want to ask dancers about after we dance it. Title: POSSIBLE DUPLICATE Untitled 2013-04-14.021 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 14 Reverse Becket A1: (2) Circle Left 1/4 (6) Weaving the line, Pass N1 by right, then shift right so men join left hands with N2 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Butterfly Whirl N2 A2: (8) Half Hey Across (ladies start right) (8) N2 Swing B1: (16) Ladies Chain over & back {1} B2: (16) Ladies trade places passing right + Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} After the swing, announce that the ladies liked N2. Now they want to do some comparison shopping (chain over & back). In the end they decide they like their partner better, and cross the set to swing him. NotesOther: Jim H. was confused by "weave the line", which to him means an alternating series of trades by the right and left up or down the line (dancing individually, not as couples). "Couples Zig-Zag" would probably be a better term. Title: Petronella Pirouette #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 26 Becket A1: (8) Half Poussette CCW (ladies push) (8) Men cross set and swing Neighbor A2: (8) Balance Ring + All Spin Right (8) Balance Ring + All Spin Right B1: (8) Balance Ring + LADIES spin right {1} (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down (8) Circle Right 3/4 CallingNotes: {1} Men will likely want to take one step back, away from their partner, because that lady is going to come flying across the set! NotesOther: Although the B2/A1 sequence is unusual, it should be very smooth! Title: Positronium Promenade Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 6 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (2) Circle Left 1/4 (6) Ladies Allemande Left 3/4 {1} A2: (8) Ladies scoop partner, star promenade, ladies whirl men (8) Gents do a ladies chain {2} B1: (16) Men cross set and swing partner B2: (16) Give & Take (ladies take) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} The ladies have a sharp change of direction going into the allemande left. Gents - help your neighbor out by giving her a strong tug with your left hand. {2} men pull by right while ladies point right shoulder across the set. Then ladies back up while hand casting the man around. End facing across with the man on the right. NotesOther: By calling "Gents Do a Ladies Chain", I figure that may differentiate it from what I've been calling a "Gents Chain" which has the men pulling by left, and then ending with the man on the left. Hope this isn't a poor choice of title as Positronium is unstable and tends annihilate itself in a very short period of time . JH - The one spot where your last sentence below might come true would be in A1. It would be a pretty abrupt change of direction for the ladies to circle left 1/4 then allemande left. I wonder if you couldn't have the ladies allemande right, continueing in their direction of travel. Ladies are more used to the clockwise butterfly when they do the twirling. I danced a dance last night that had the gents pull by left and the ladies do a clockwise courtesy turn that was really nice. This would work well to launch the guys straght across to the partner swing as it sends them clockwise around the minor set. If the gents are launched straight across out of a ladies chain they are traveling counterclockwise around the minor set at their partner and some maneuvering would be needed to enter the swing. I would have the gents pass right out of a ladies chain to start them curling clockwise into the swing. I can see why Mariah gets annoyed with me. Title: Power Promenade Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 6 DayComposed: 3 Becket, Double Progression A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Chain with power turn {1} A2: (8) Oval Promenade CW {ladies in center} (8) Ladies turn back and swing Neighbor #2 B1: (8) Oval Promenade CCW {and form long waves} {2} (8) Long Waves Balance + Spin Right {3} B2: (4) Ladies Trade {on near left diagonal} (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Add another 1/4 turn to the courtesy turn. {2} The transition between promenade and wave is similar to that in "Atonement Reel". The man stops and turns to face out, while the lady continues forward one step, and then turns to face in. In the wave, dancers will continue holding left hands neighbor #2. {3} The men assist the woman they spun past (neighbor #3) into the exchange with a 1/4 allemande left. Title: Ransburg Reunion Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 4 Level: Intermediate-Advanced Setup: Becket + END COUPLES PUT LADY ON LEFT Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner {1} (8) Ladies Chain {ending across from shadow} A2: (8) Star Left 1x (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Roll the one you Swung (8) Star Right 1x B2: (4) Deus Ex Machina {2} (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} After the roll, stand back to back with partner, facing shadows. END COUPLE STANDS WITH LADY ON LEFT. {2} Deus Ex Machina = ladies trade places (still in group with shadow) while men advance two places up or down the line (#1 man moving down, #2 man moving up). In Deus Ex Machina, ladies must resist the urge to move towards their partner! NotesOther: A1 = LLFB+Roll, CL 3, A2=N Swing TODO - NEED TO WORK OUT END EFFECTS!!!! Title: Ransburg Reunion #0 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 4 Level: Advanced Rating: 1.5 Setup: Becket + END COUPLES PUT LADY ON LEFT Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner {1} (8) Ladies Chain {ending across from shadow} A2: (8) Right & Left Through Across {2} (8) Ladies Richochet, Men Half Hey {3} B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance Ring + Deus Ex Machina {4} B2: (16) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} After the roll, stand back to back with partner, facing shadows. END COUPLE STANDS WITH LADY ON LEFT. {2} Ladies advance into center and then bounce back to left. Meanwhile men slide right and pass right in center, as in a half hey started by the ladies. {3} After the richochet hey, dancers will be next to their partner, but partners will be in a different group of four. {4} Deus Ex Machina = ladies trade places (still in group with shadow) while men advance two places up or down the line (#1 man moving down, #2 man moving up). NotesOther: Gave this a low rating for complexity and no neighbor swing. Title: Ransburg Rollaway Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 3 Level: Advanced Setup: Becket + END COUPLES PUT LADY ON LEFT Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner {1} (8) Shadow Gypsy 1x A2: (8) Men Richochet, Ladies Half Hey {2} (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + Men advance 2 places {3} B2: (16) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} After the roll, stand back to back with partner, facing shadows. END COUPLE STANDS WITH LADY ON LEFT. {2} A half hey with a richochet. Men start by walking into the center and bouncing back into shadow's spot. Ladies loop right and then pass left in the center, as they would in a half hey. {3} The CL-3 leaves dancers facing their partners, but there are two shadows in between. Tell dancers, "balance the ring. Ladies extend your arms toward your your partner, but LADIES STAY PUT. Make him come to you. Men walk down the outside TWO places and swing your partner. After going out, end couples should first stand with the lady on the left. Then, after the neighbor swing, the end couples will go out again AND THIS TIME STAND WITH THE LADY ON THE RIGHT. Title: Sashay Circle Left Mixer #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 26 Type: Sicilian Circle Setup: Sicilian Circle + Circle Left 1/4 A1: (8) Ring of Four Balance 2x (8) Sashay Circle Left {1} A2: (8) Ring of Four Balance 2x (8) Sashay Circle Right B1: (16) Give & Take (men take) + Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (2) Men pull by left (3) Men walk behind partner's back into next minor set %% (3) {New} Men Allemande Left 1/2 CallingNotes: {1} Inner and outer rings sashay to left. The ladies alternate between the inner and outer rings, but don't progress. The men stay in their home ring, progressing CCW. Title: Sashay Circle Mixer #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 1 Type: Sicilian Circle Direction: N/A A1: Inner & Outer Rings go forward & Back Inner and Outer rings sashay left A2: Inner & Outer Rings go Forward & Back Rings sashay right B1: Give & Take (ladies take) + temporary partner swing B2: Right & Left Through across Men cast over right shoulder into next set (progressing CCW) Title: Secret Somebody Mixer Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 26 Type: Sicilian Circle Direction: N/A A1: (4) Ring of Four Balance (12) Sashay Circle Left {1} A2: (8) {with new couple across} Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x B1: (16) Give & Take (ladies take) + Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left {2} (8) Swing {3} %% P Swing CallingNotes: First, the setup. Make a Sicilian Circle. Swing neighbor and face other couple in or out. Then introduce "Secret Somebody" by having inner and outer shift left 5 places (or some other number if the number of couples in the inner ring is a multiple of 5. The "Secret Somebody" should be directly across, in the other ring. Now shift rings back to the right, AND ADD ONE MORE COUPLE to the outer ring. This couple has each other as their secret somebody. {1} Kind of a musical chairs effect here. Dancers have to scramble to pair up with another couple across. The odd couple left out gets improvise a dance with each other. {2} Ordinarily the men will allemande 1.5 here. However if one of the men sees his secret somebody, they allemande to her. If one of the men spys his partner, she takes precedence over the secret somebody. To work this out, if one of the men spys his partner, he yells "Partner" and then he determines how far to allemande so he can reach his partner. If one or both of the men need to allemande to their secret somebodies, they communicate through their hands silently. Note that it is possible for one woman to be the partner of one man and the secret somebody of the other. The partner relationship takes precedence. {3} The ladies stay in their own ring. The men will sometimes swap rings to swing their partners or their secret somebodies. Variation - If you have an even number of people who want to dance, designate a couple in the inner ring as the spoilers. After the initial ring of four balance, the spoilers jump backwards towards the center, leaving an extra couple in the outer ring. After the sashay, the spoilers join the couple left out after the scramble for neighbors. The spoiler couple remains together as partners, so they will remain in the inner ring after the final swing in B2. Title: Send Katy Money DV #3 Author1: Bill Pope Author2: Dave Notman/Jim Hemphill YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 29 Level: Intermediate-Advanced Setup: Improper + Announce "There are end effects" Becket A1: (8) Promenade Partner Across (8) Star Left 1x A2: (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain {1} (8) Ladies Gypsy 1x {2} B1: (8) Long Waves Balance + Box Circulate {3} (8) Long Waves Balance + Spin Right B2: (16) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Tell end couples to position themselves for a right diagonal chain. {2} Ladies end the gypsy facing out, to take hands in long waves. {3} Box Circulate = men walk across set while ladies loop around to their right. After the box circulate, men should be facing out in long waves. Say, "Men at the end - move to the line containing your partner and join the wavy line there. Your partner will be coming your way and she will want to swing." NotesOther: Jim Hemphill suggested removing an LLFB from A2 and lengthening the partner swing. Title: Surfing Butterflies Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 6 DayComposed: 24 Setup: Long Wave of Men - same sex N in Left, all facing Partner Improper A1: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Scoop Neighbor, Star Promenade (8) Double Butterfly Whirl A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B1: (8) Ladies Gypsy 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Men Allemande RIGHT {1} 1.5 {to a long wave in the middle} CallingNotes: {1} Men will have to turn off their autopilots for the allemande right! Title: Surprise Package #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 17 Improper A1: (8) Circle left 3/4 (8) Wave of Four Balance {1} + Advance A2: (8) Half Hey Across {Shadow:R L:L N:R M:L} (8) Wave of Four Balance + Spin CW up or down B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} Gents holding left in center, partner in right. Title: Surprise Package #2b Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 17 Improper A1: (8) Circle left 3/4 (8) Wave of Four Balance {1} + Advance A2: (8) Half Hey Across {Shadow:R L:L N:R M:L} (8) Wave of Four Balance + Spin Right past Shadow B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} Gents holding left in center, partner in right. Title: The Choreographer's Advice Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 30 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 A2: (8) Gypsy Partner on the side 1x (8) Circle Left 3/4 {1} B1: (12) Gent #1 leads Lady #1 by the hand in a complete orbit CW around the Twos (4) {Face same neighbors} Pass Through Up or Down by the right {2} B2: (8) Ones 2-hand turn 1x {3} (8) Ones pass by right and walk down the outside while twos cross, moving up the center. NotesOther: This dance was written for Kate Power to call a wedding. 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. If you have more than a few couples in the line, the dance can be changed to a four part alternating dance. Every other time, the twos lead around the ones in B1, etc. 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." CallingNotes: {1} After the second circle left 3/4, the ones should be below the twos. {2} After lady two passes her neighbor by the right, she will be left with her back to her partner. Lady #1 must correct this with a clockwise spin (over her right shoulder) half way around. This extra spin will add greatly to Lady #1's enjoyment of the dance. {3} Ones end the two-hand turn facing across. Then they can give each other a little tug to start the cross-and-down-the-outside move. I'm not 100% sure of the timing of the orbit/pass through sequence. It may be that the orbit takes a bit longer than 12 beats and the pass through goes a bit more quickly, or even extends into B2. Dancing it with three ghosts, I always seemed to have about 1 beat of music left to collect myself before the LLFB that begins the dance. If the twos fail to cross as they move up the center, it won't matter. # Title: The Mad Scurry # Author1: Dave Notman # YearComposed: 2013 # MonthComposed: 4 # DayComposed: 1 # Becket # # A1: (2) Circle Left 1/4 # (8) Right & Left Pull By with N1-N4 {1} %% Grand RL # (4) Neighbor #5 allemande Right 3/4 # (2) Scurry back to Neighbor #1 {2} %% Prom Set # A2: (4) ... Scurry continues %% Prom Set # (12) Neighbor Swing # B1: (16) Give & Take (Men Take) Partner Swing # B2: (8) Promenade Across # (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left # # CallingNotes: {1} End couples must participate! As it goes the reverse of the usual direction, this is really a Grand Right & Wrong. {2} Dancers forget about rights & lefts. Just race back to neighbor #1 passing all the other neighbors by the right. # # CallingCard: # # Circle One Place # ----------------------------------------------------------------------- # A1 CL 1/4 GRL | Pull-by Right #-and --- Left #-and R. #-and Left # GRL + Run | Number Five Alle- Mande --- Scurry Back! # # # ----------------------------------------------------------------------- # A2 Run | # #-and Neighbor Swing --- (4) # N Swing | (4) --- Give-and Take Men Take # ----------------------------------------------------------------------- # B1 GaT P.sw | # # Partner Swing --- (4) # | (4) --- # Prome -Ade-a Cross # ----------------------------------------------------------------------- # B2 Prom Acr | Across # # # --- # # Long Lines # LLFB Shift| # # Sliding Left --- # Circle One Place Title: Ticklish Dave YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 20 Improper A1: (8) Tickle Tickle {1} %% Circle L | M Almd (8) Partner Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner (8) Tickle Tickle %% Circle L | M Almd B1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Star Left 1x (8) {New} Neighbor Do-si-Do CallingNotes: {1} "Tickle Tickle" = Circle Left 1/4 (lady is in lead), then couples shift left crossways until men can catch right hands with neighbor man. All that takes four steps. Then men allemande right 1/2 AND MEANWHILE, ladies move up or down the set one place, as though they were continuing the circle left. Net result is that men are back where they started the Tickle Tickle and the ladies have traded places. NotesOther: Inspired by Mary Ann Tracy's "Little Tickle". Title: Twisted Mind YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 20 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back {with first opposites} (2) Circle Left 1/4 (4) Slide Up or Down past Second Opposites {1} %% Shift (2) Shift across to Indecent formation with Third Opposites %% A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (4) Slide Back Up or Down past Second Opposites %% Shift (4) Circle Left 1/2 {with First Opposites} {2} B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (16) Give and Take (ladies take) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} The lady is in the lead here. Dancers will pass Second Opposites facing out. The opposite sex person in the third opposite couple is a shadow. After the whole "A" sequence, dancers should be in reverse becket formation. End effects - if there is no second pair of opposites, couples loop around (lady in lead), and prepare to come in on circle left 1/2 in A2. If there are no third opposites, then dancers just wait during the circle left, and return up/down the other side. Not bad on the whole! Title: Untitled 2011-12-07.030 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 7 Rating: 1.5 Level: Easy Proper A1: (8) Star Left (8) Star Right A2: (8) Ones Gypsy 1.5 (8) Neighbor 2-hand turn 1.5 B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Pass Through Across + Bow to Neighbor B2: (8) Twos Gypsy 1.5 (8) Long Lines Forward & Back NotesOther: Repetiton of LLFB. Awkwards transitions out of gypsy for the lady. Title: Untitled 2012-03-28.030 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 28 Setup: Becket + Men Face out Rating: 1.5 Level: Advanced Becket A1: (4) Long Waves Balance (4) Men arc right into next set while ladies trade {1} (4) Long Waves Balance (4) Ladies Loop Right + Men Cross (Box Circulate) A2: (8) Long Waves Balance + Spin Right (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor swing B2: (8) Right & Left Across (4) Ladies Allemande Right 5/8 (4) Partner Allemande Left 3/4 CallingNotes: NASTY END EFFECTS. Case 1 (man at end, no other couples to right): Man walks around the end and back into his same set on the other side. Case 2 (stranded couple at end) - these two stand on side, as for becket. When men arc right, stranded man must leave his partner and walk into the set above. Meanwhile a man from the last set joins the stranded lady. These stand as for an improper dance and get back in during the spin right + partner swing. {1} Ending in long wave with ladies facing out, men facing in. Title: Untitled 2012-12-27.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 27 Rating: 1 Becket A1: (8) Circle Balance + Ladies Spin Right {1} (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) {Same neighbors} Circle Left 3/4 (8) Circle Balance + All Spin Right B1: (8) Circle Balance + Ladies Spin Right (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) {Same Neighbors} Circle Left 3/4 {2} (8) Circle Balance + Men Trade passing right with man in next set {3} CallingNotes: {1} Men will likely want to take one step back, away from their neighbor, because that lady is going to come flying across the set! After the neighbor swing, couples may be askew, so that original neighbors are slightly to the right diagonal. {2} Again, dancers realign with original neighbors during the circle left 3/4. {3} After the circle balance, men look over their right shoulders to find another man in another set looking at them. If those men were facing across, the man to trade with would be on the right diagonal. NotesOther: This would be a confusing dance to perform. I wanted to see if I could write a dance in which the circle balance/ladies spin/swing sequence was repeated for partners and neighbors. Dancers will have a difficult time remembering what to do after the circles balance, especially as this dance is loaded with unusual features! Having the couples end the swings askew to each other won't help either. CUT THIS ONE UP! Title: Untitled 2013-01-11.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 9 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Twos Gate Ones 1/4 {1} (8) Line of Four Down the Hall + Ones Turn as Couples A2: (8) Line Returns & Folds (8) Twos Half Figure Eight down through Ones B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 2x while Ladies Orbit CW 1/2 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Men orbit stationary ladies CW 1/2 {2} (8) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} On the way back out of the LLFB, the ones dally and the twos back up rigorously. {2} Men walk straight across set, stand right-to-right with neighbor, then walk 3/4 around her, clockwise until the men are back-to-back in the center. Swing neighbor. NotesOther: JH - In B1, the ladies will have a bit of a head start as lady 2 leads thru the half figure 8, they will be waiting a while if the gents go around twice in the allemande, once around might be closer timing wise. Title: Untitled 2013-02-24.001 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 24 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Men Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Hand Cast (M:L W:R) 3/4 %% N Almd A2: (8) Hand in Hand Chainsaw Promenade {Man on right} + Turn Alone (8) Chainsaw Promenade Back CW + wheel to face across B1: (16) Pass Through Across + Partner Swing B2: (4) Men Allemande Right 1/2 while ladies orbit 1/2 {1} (12) Neighbor swing CallingNotes: {1} Perhaps better to describe this as starting with a pass through across, but the men catch right hands and U-turn. Dancers will have to make note of their neighbors at the start so they can find them again. NotesOther: SUGGEST REWRITE so that dancers return to their partner rather than to their neighbor. Title: Untitled 2013-04-08.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 8 Improper A1: (4) Circle Left 1/4 (4) Nevada Twirl with Neighbor (8) Do-si-Do Shadow + Return to partner and form a wave of Four across, partner in right A2: (4) Wave of Four Balance (4) Men Spin Right past two (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Give & Take - ladies take - partner swing {1} B2: (8) Ladies Chain {2} (8) Half Square Through {Starting with partner across} CallingNotes: {1} After Neighbor swing, announce that the ladies are miffed because their partners so abruptly deserted them. {2} Slight awkwardness going from the chain to the 1/2 square through. Since my right hand is stuck behind the lady's back for the chain, I will give my left hand to the person across for the balance, then switch hands for the to pull-bys. May have to tell dancers not to rush A1. Title: Untitled 2013-04-08.002 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 8 Reverse Becket A1: (2) Circle Left 1/4 (6) Weaving the line, Pass N1 by right, then shift right so men join left hands with N2 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Butterfly Whirl N2 A2: (8) Half Hey Across (ladies start right) (8) N2 Swing B1: (16) Ladies Chain over & back {1} B2: (16) Ladies trade places passing right + Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} After the swing, announce that the ladies liked N2. Now they want to do some comparison shopping (chain over & back). In the end they decide they like their partner better, and cross the set to swing him. Title: Untitled 2013-04-21.001 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 2 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (8) Right & Left Through Across A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Turn CW 1/2 (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Right & Left Across (8) Ladies Chain NotesOther: The whole B part is Becky Hill's "Box the Gnat Contra". Written while writing down one of the many variations on Becky's dance. The two RL followed by different things may be problematic. On the other hand, they occur at different positions in 16 count phrases, so perhaps that's not a problem. Have to try it! Title: Untitled 2013-04-21.002 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 2 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Pass Through Across + Ladies Courtesy Turn Gents A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Turn CW 1/2 (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Right & Left Across (8) Ladies Chain NotesOther: The whole B part is Becky Hill's "Box the Gnat Contra". Written while writing down one of the many variations on Becky's dance. The two RL followed by different things may be problematic. On the other hand, they occur at different positions in 16 count phrases, so perhaps that's not a problem. Have to try it! Title: Untitled 2013-04-21.003 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 21 Improper A1: (4) Neighbor Box the Gnat (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Partner Box the Gnat (4) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 A2: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + Pass Through up or down # TODO - CALL AT Mayapple 2013 Title: Untitled 2013-04-25.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 25 Rating: 4 Improper A1: (4) Men advance to partner (4) Men turn CW and retreat (8) Circle Left 3/4 A2: (16) Partner Swing B1: (4) Star Promenade Partner Across (4) Ladies trade places (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Star Left 1x (8) Long Lines Forward & Back Title: Untitled 2013-05-02.002 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 2 Becket A1: (8) Balance the Ring + Petronella Spin (8) {Same} Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start Right) (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide RIGHT B1: (8) Circle Right 3/4 (8) Star Right 1x B2: (8) Men Do-si-Do while Ladies walk up or down the outside two places (past partner) (8) Partner Swing NotesOther: Inspired by a study of Cary Ravitz' "Pigtown Breakdown". Title: Untitled 2013-06-19.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 6 DayComposed: 19 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Men Forward (4) Long Wave of Men Balance A2: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Half Hey (start neighbor right) (4) Neighbor Gypsy 3/4 + Ladies turn to face in B1: (16) Give & Take (men take) + Partner Swing B2: (16) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Neighbor swing Title: Untitled 2013-07-01.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 1 Improper A1: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Gents do a Ladies Chain {1} A2: (16) Give & Take (Ladies Take) + Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down (8) {New Neighbor} Do-si-Do CallingNotes: {1} Ladies point right shoulder across the set. Men pull by right and give left to partner. Ladies back up and wheel the gent around to face across. Lady ends standing to man's left. Title: Waves of Madness Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 6 Level: Advanced Setup: Improper + Circle RIGHT 1/4 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain {1} (6) Star Left 3/4 {2} (2) Men cast out (right) {to Wave of Four Across} A2: (8) Wave of Four Balance & Spin Right {3} (8) Wave of Four Balance & Spin Left B1: (4) Men Advance + Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 {4} (12) {New} Neighbor Swing B2: (16) Give & Take (Ladies take) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Shadow is to man's left in line. After the right diagonal chain, shadow will be across the set (at least for those not near the ends). {2} After the 3/4 star, dancers will be on the same side of the set as their shadows. Men then cast out and back over their right shoulder and take hands in a wave of four across. From caller's left to right the wave will read: M1(dn)-Shadow-M1(up)-Shadow-M2(dn)-M2(up). Dancers are holding right hands with their shadows, and the ladies have left hands joined in the middle. Most dancers should be able to see their partner in the next wave. Note that this wave was numbered assuming that the ones started to the callers RIGHT. {3} The dance gets its name from this figure. Except for a couple near the end, most dancers will see their partner looking back at them from the next wave. The idea is to lock eyes with your partner as much as possible in A2, just as you would in a Mad Robin. {4} Before the ladies let their partners swing them, they decide to have a bit more fun. While their partners advance towards them, they switch places with a quick allemande left 1/2. NotesOther: DJN back to JH - Hmmm - the waves were supposed to go across in "Waves of Madness" and "The Way of the Gypsy". Maybe I didn't make that clear. I wonder if that was the source of the confusion. Title: Weaving the Magic Carpet Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 6 Setup: Long Waves, men facing out, neighbor in right. improper A1: (8) Long waves balance + Box Circulate {1} (8) Long Waves Balance + Ladies Turn CW to face across and then pass right A2: (8) Neighbor gypsy and swing B1: (8) Circle left 3/4 (8) Partner swing B2: (8) Ladies chain (8) Star left 1x NotesOther: This borrows a move from my "Dancing Women Divine Wind" series. Title: Stars of all Stripes Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 8 Level: Advanced Rating: 1.5 Proper, Double Progression A1: (4) First Corners walk forward to a wave (4) Long Wave Balance (4) First Corners back up + Second Corners forward (4) Long Wave Balance A2: (4) Scoop Partner, Mixed star promenade CCW (8) Partner Double Butterfly Whirl {1} (4) First Corners Trade {passing right} {2} B1: (4) {With new neighbors} Second Corners walk forward to a wave (4) Long Wave Balance (4) Second Corners back up + First Corners forward (4) Long Wave Balance B2: (4) Scoop Partner, Mixed star promenade {CW the other way} (8) Partner Double Butterfly Whirl {3} (4) Second Corners Trade {passing right} {4} CallingNotes: {1} In the whirl, the #2 man backs up in the whirl, per usual. However in the #1 couple, it is the lady who backs up. This leaves the two men above the two ladies. {2} This will feel quite natural as it continues the motion of the butterfly whirls. After first corners trade, everyone is proper and progressed. {3} Man #1 backs up in the butterfly whirl, but his partner is on his left. Lady #2 backs up in her butterfly whirl, and her partner is to her left (in the man's usual position). This leaves the two men BELOW the two women. {4} Again the trade continues the motion of the butterfly whirl. Getting dancers to shift their attention to new neighbors at the start of B1 is going to be tough... NotesOther: This can be viewed either as a 16 bar dance with alternating roles or as a 32 bar double progression dance. I have chosen the latter interpretation. Title: Kitty Corner Partner Swap Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 8 Level: Advanced Rating: 1.5 Proper A1: (4) First Corners walk forward to a wave (4) Long Wave Balance (4) First Corners back up + Second Corners forward (4) Long Wave Balance A2: (4) Second Corners allemande left 1x (4) Scoop Partner, Star Promenade {1} (8) Partner Double Butterfly Whirl B1: (16) Kitty Corner Partner Swap + Neighbor Swing {2} %% N Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Man #1 drops out of the circle, remaining three circle RIGHT 4/3 to proper {3} %% Circle R CallingNotes: {1} In the whirl, the #2 man backs up in the whirl, per usual. However in the #1 couple, it is the lady who backs up. This leaves the two men above the two ladies. {2} Man #1 walks towards lady #2, and as soon as he's out of the way, Man #2 walks across the set. {3} I think this will work surprisingly well, as Lady #2 is given forward momentum to start the dance, and M2 and F1 will be backing away from the center line when the dance starts. Despite the easy A1-B1, the ending likely makes it too difficult to perform. Title: Kitty Corner Partner Swap #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 8 Proper A1: (4) First Corners walk forward to a wave (4) Long Wave Balance (4) First Corners back up + Second Corners forward (4) Long Wave Balance A2: (4) Second Corners allemande left 1x (4) Scoop Partner, Star Promenade {1} (8) Partner Double Butterfly Whirl B1: (16) Kitty Corner Partner Swap + Neighbor Swing {2} %% N Swing B2: (8) Ones Half Figure Eight Below {through same Twos} (8) Half Square Through {3} CallingNotes: {1} In the whirl, the #2 man backs up in the whirl, per usual. However in the #1 couple, it is the lady who backs up. This leaves the two men above the two ladies. {2} Man #1 walks towards lady #2, and as soon as he's out of the way, Man #2 walks across the set. {3} Balance partner across, pull by right across and pull by left up or down. Title: To Twirl or Not to Twirl Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 8 Proper A1: (4) Man #1 and Lady #2 face partner and set right & left %% 12 Corners (4) Same Two advance to center (8) Long Waves Balance & Spin Right while second corners slide left {1} %% Long Wave | ROM | Shift A2: (4) Man #2 and Lady #1 face partner and set right & left %% 12 Corners (4) Same Two advance to center (first corners back up to lines) (8) Long Waves Balance & Spin Right B1: (16) Center Two allemande left 1/8 + Partner Swing {2} B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (4) Balance the Ring (4) Twos California Twirl {ones turn alone} {3} CallingNotes: In A1/A2, the dancers forming the wave should keep their eyes locked on their partners for the whole set/advance/wave balance sequence. {1} The twos are now above the one. {2} Ones are now in the man's line. {3} Probably need to keep calling "Twos Only Twirl" at the end to keep the ones from twirling too. Title: Untitled 2013-07-11.001 Author1: Dave Notman Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Neighbor #2 Right to Left (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 B1: (8) Waves of Four Balance {Ladies right in center} + Advance (8) Waves of Four Balance + Shadow Allemande Left B2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing NotesOther: Wrote this while puzzling over "Carry Me Back to You DV #x BAD". Title: The Malden Reel DV #1 Author1: Herbie Gaudreau Level: Intermediate Rating: 4 DistinctiveMove: Chainsaw Promenade #..Element_First: N B&S #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | N B&S | N Swing | Prom Set | Star | W Chain #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 1X (8) Star Left 7/8 {1} B1: (16) Neighbor: Chainsaw Promenade Turn as Couple, Return {1} B2: (16) Full Hey (Ladies start passing Right) CallingNotes: {1} Ladies need to avoid turning the star 360. Instead, they linger a bit on the side, then the men who are behind them sweep them into the promenade (men left to left in center). Don't forget to tell end couples to promenade too! Coming back, look for partner in other line. NotesOther: No Partner Swing. The full hey replaces ladies chain over & back. Very smooth, but no balances any more. Title: Untitled 2013-07-17.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 17 Becket A1: (8) Slide Left + Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Chain {to partner} B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start Right) (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies Start Right) (6) Partner Left Gypsy (2) Men Flip {1} CallingNotes: {1} Flip = Men turn 180 CCW to face in. NotesOther: Different moves following the two heys may cause problems. Title: Melted Butter Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 18 Becket A1: (2) Oval Single File Promenade CW (6) Star Right 3/4 (8) {Men turn back} Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Chain {to partner} B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start Right) (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies Start Right) (8) Star Left NotesOther: Different moves following the two heys may cause problems. Of the several related variations, this is the smoothest of the lot. Title: Three Plates of Crow #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 15 Becket A1: (8) Left Diagonal Gent's Chain (8) Straight Across Gent's Chain A2: (16) Full Hey (Men start Left) B1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back B2: (16) Pass Through Across + Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Gent's Chain = Men Allemande Left 1/2, then join man's right to ladies left and the lady backs up rigorously to wheel the man around. The ladies end where they started the gent's chain, while the men have traded places. In the second gent's chain, the ladies will have to point their left shoulders across the set while men allemande. NotesOther: I wrote to Jim Hemphill boasting that I had written three dances in 10 minutes. But the three shared a common beginning - and a common error! Title: Three Plates of Crow #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 15 Becket A1: (8) Left Diagonal Gent's Chain (8) Straight Across Gent's Chain A2: (16) Full Hey (Men start Left) B1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Circle Right 3/4 B2: (4) Ladies Trade (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Gent's Chain = Men Allemande Left 1/2, then join man's right to ladies left and the lady backs up rigorously to wheel the man around. The ladies end where they started the gent's chain, while the men have traded places. In the second gent's chain, the ladies will have to point their left shoulders across the set while men allemande. NotesOther: I wrote to Jim Hemphill boasting that I had written three dances in 10 minutes. But the three shared a common beginning - and a common error! Title: Three Plates of Crow #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 15 Becket A1: (8) Left Diagonal Gent's Chain (8) Straight Across Gent's Chain A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor #2 Swing B1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (4) Ladies Trade (4) Men Trade B2: (4) All Cast (Ladies turn CW, Gents turn CCW) + Pass one by right (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Gent's Chain = Men Allemande Left 1/2, then join man's right to ladies left and the lady backs up rigorously to wheel the man around. The ladies end where they started the gent's chain, while the men have traded places. In the second gent's chain, the ladies will have to point their left shoulders across the set while men allemande. NotesOther: I wrote to Jim Hemphill boasting that I had written three dances in 10 minutes. But the three shared a common beginning - and a common error! Title: Three in Ten #4 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 15 Becket A1: (8) Left Diagonal Gent's Chain (8) Straight Across Gent's Chain A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor #2 Swing B1: (4) Men Quick Allemande Left 1x (4) Ladies Quick Allemande Right 1x (end facing out) (8) Long Waves Balance + Spin Right B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing NotesOther: I wrote to Jim Hemphill boasting that I had written three dances in 10 minutes. But the three shared a common beginning - and a common error! Fixed up, they eventually became the "Three Plates of Crow" series. This fourth dance, created later the same day, worked as written. Title: Allynn's Mountain Reel DV #1 Author1: Allynn Riggs Author2: Dave Notman Reverse Becket, Double Progression A1: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do 1x (8) Men Do-si-Do 1x A2: (8) Ladies Chain {extra courtesy turn} (8) CW Chainsaw Promenade + Turn as Couples B1: (8) CCW Chainsaw Promenade + Face Across (8) Ladies Chain {to Partner} B2: (8) Right Diagonal Right & Left Through (8) {Straight Across} Promenade NotesOther: Heavily reconstructed, but I think it at least works. Title: Allynn's Mountain Reel DV #2 Author1: Allynn Riggs Author2: Dave Notman Becket A1: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do 1.5 (8) Men Do-si-Do 1x A2: (8) CW Chainsaw Promenade + Turn as Couples (8) CCW Chainsaw Promenade + Face Across B1: (8) Circle Right 1x (8) Ladies Chain {to Partner} B2: (8) {Straight Across} Promenade (8) Right Diagonal Right & Left Through Title: Allynn's Mountain Reel DV #3 Author1: Allynn Riggs Author2: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do 1.5 (8) Men Do-si-Do 1x A2: (8) CW Chainsaw Promenade + Turn as Couples (8) CCW Chainsaw Promenade + Face Across B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Left 1x B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) {Scoop Partner} Star Promenade + Shift right in butterfly whirl NotesOther: Kind of at odds with creating a beginner friendly dance. Title: Allynn's Mountain Reel DV #4 Author1: Allynn Riggs Author2: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do 1.5 (8) Men Do-si-Do 1x A2: (8) CW Chainsaw Promenade + Turn as Couples (8) CCW Chainsaw Promenade + Face Across B1: (8) Promenade Across (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain B2: (8) Pass Through Across (8) Partner Swing NotesOther: Kind of at odds with creating a beginner friendly dance. Title: Allynn's Mountain Reel DV #5 Author1: Allynn Riggs Author2: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do 1.5 (8) Men Do-si-Do 1x A2: (8) CW Chainsaw Promenade + Turn as Couples (8) CCW Chainsaw Promenade + Face Across B1: (8) Promenade Across (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain B2: (4) Pass Through Across (4) Shadow Allemande Left 1x (8) Partner Swing NotesOther: A no-balance contra. Pretty unforgiving! Title: Allynn's Mountain Reel DV #6 Author1: Allynn Riggs Author2: Dave Notman Becket A1: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do 1.5 (8) Men Do-si-Do 1x A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Wheel CCW 1/4 (8) CW Chainsaw Promenade + Turn as Couples B1: (8) CCW Chainsaw Promenade + Face Across (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain B2: (4) Left Diagonal Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Scoop Partner, Star Promenade (8) Double Butterfly Whirl Title: Independence Boulevard DV #1 Author1: Barry Dupen Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 29 Improper A1: (8) Balance the circle; circle left half way (8) Balance the circle; circle right half way A2: (16) Neighbor balance & swing B1: (16) Hey for four (Ladies start Right) B2: (8) Long Waves Balance (Men facing out) (8) Ones swing, end facing down NotesOther: Difference in in B2a, where Barry had an LLFB. I found I was always late for that and had difficulty getting turned around. Title: Balance & Jilt #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 7 Level: Easy GenderFree: 2 Improper A1: (4) Ones Curl while Twos Separate a bit {1} (6) {With Neighbor} Sashay Down (6) Sashay Back A2: (4) Balance Neighbor (12) Ones Turn in place CW 1/2 and Swing {end facing down} B1: (8) Lines of Four Down the Set + Turn Alone (8) Return, Fold the Line B2: (16) Twos Balance & Swing {end facing up} NotesOther: (1) Curl = in four steps, Ones stand back to back with each other, facing neighbor, ready for sashay. A great opportunity for Ones to flirt! #3 of this series is the best. Title: Balance & Jilt #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 7 Level: Easy Improper A1: (4) Ones Curl while Twos Separate a bit {1} (6) {With Neighbor} Sashay Down (6) Sashay Back A2: (4) Balance Neighbor (12) Ones Turn CW and Swing {end facing down} B1: (8) {Ones Splitting Twos} Handy Hand Allemande 1.5 (8) Twos Swing {end facing up} B2: (8) {New Neighbor} Twos go Up between new twos past one, separate, and cast to place (8) Ones go down the center, separate, and cast to place NotesOther: (1) Curl = in four steps, Ones stand back to back with each other, facing neighbor, ready for sashay. A great opportunity for Ones to flirt! The ending of this dance flows beautifully into the beginning. However I'm looking for easy dances for beginners. The mid-dance progression isn't quite the thing. Title: Yellow Springs Autosort Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 21 Rating: 1 Level: Intermediate Proper A1: (8) Ones Gypsy 1.5 (8) Do-si-Do the one Below {ie Neighbor} A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (8) Ladies down the center + Turn Alone (8) Ladies return + Men hand cast them around {1} %% N Almd B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 CallingNotes: After the cast, the two men are above the two ladies. Then, after the following CL 3/4, dancers will be in their proper lines, and the ladies will have progressed, but the men won't. Then the men trade places with a 1.5 allemande. NotesOther: This dance was composed after trying to teach contra dancing to a crowd of 13 young women and one man. Of the 14, only two were experienced contra dancers. Getting dancers to end the swings correctly was a constant problem, so I asked, "Is there a way to write a dance such that it will work even if dancers don't end the swings correctly?" I think it flows surprisingly well, but it's not appropriate for newbies. In A1, the gypsy will leave lady #1 facing the wrong set of neighbors, which will be confusing. Meanwhile, the odd formations reached mid-dance will be confusing to more experienced dancers. Title: Winter in Summerland DV #1 Author1: Jeff Spero Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 16 Becket A1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Pass Through to an Ocean Wave + Balance the Wave (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 + Wave of Four Balance B1: (16) Advance to new Neighbors + Full Hey (Ladies pass left to start) {1} B2: (8) Star Left 3/4 {Ladies turn 180 CW} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} The hey is actually a tiny bit short of a full hey. This gives time to advance to new neighbors in the same 16 count phrase. Title: Grocery Aisle Romance #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 1 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Ladies Allemande LEFT 1x A2: (8) Half Poussette (ladies push) {1} (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Star Left 1x B2: (16) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Partner Swing {2} CallingNotes: {1} At the end of the poussette, ladies change their push to a pull. {3} While men allemande, ladies turn out and dance a sweeping U-turn in four steps. NotesOther: I like variation #2 with the long wave of ladies locking eyes with neighbor. This version isn't quite as flirty, but is more flowing. Title: Unknown 2013-09-03.001 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Rating: 2 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back {1} (8) Clap 2x + NO HANDS Half Poussette (Ladies advance first) {2} A2: (4) Long Wave of Gents Balance (4) Men Retreat + Ladies Walk Forward (4) Long Wave of Ladies Balance (4) Ladies Allemande Left 1x B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} Stress that dancers are not to cheat the LLFB! This isn't a give and take! {2} Doing the poussette without hands makes it easy for the men to take hands in the wave. Not sure whether the 2x clap will fit or not. TODO - Try at Clintonville! NotesOther: The original seemed to have four extra counts before the long wave of gents balanced. I filled it with a turn single, but that wasn't very satisfactory. In this case, some of the four counts came from the start of A2. Normally the men would take four LITTLE steps into the center prior to balancing in a wave. Transitioning from moving forward rigorously in the poussette to the small steps required for the advance/wave sequence just didn't happen. Also, I think I cheated the LLFB, and took two hands with my partner without backing up first. I added a gypsy to decrease the length of the swing. Title: Untitled 2013-09-03.002 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 3 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down (4) New Neighbor Gypsy 1x (4) Neighbor 2-Hand Turn 1/2 {1} %% N Swing A2: (4) Clap 4x (4) Men fwd (4) Long wave balance (4) Spin right + ladies slip left B1: (4) Clap 4x (4) Ladies fwd + Men Back up (4) Long wave balance (4) Ladies spin right while gents slip left B2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing CallingNotes: {1} A 2-hand turn half way round, ending facing across with the lady on the right. NotesOther: Inspired by "Unknown 2013-09-03.001". Title: The Ladies Relent Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 20 Music: AA-BB-CC-DD Level: 4 Proper A1: (8) Ones Sashay Down (8) Ones Return + Cast Around the Twos A2: (8) Ones Gypsy (8) Star Left 1x {1} B1: (8) Twos Sashay Down + Turn Alone (8) Twos Return + Cast Around the Ones B2: (8) Twos Gypsy (8) Star Left 1x {1} {2} C1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ones Cross and Walk Down the Outside while Twos move up C2: (16) Give & Take (ladies take) Partner Swing D1: (16) Give & Take (ladies take) Neighbor Swing D2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Ones Half Figure Eight Above {3} CallingNotes: {1} When the lady transitions from the gypsy to the left star, she turns 180 CW, thus turning their backs to their partner. This can be done with a shake of the head and a swirl of the skirt that says, "You are sooo jilted, Mr. Dog Poop". {2} So far, everyone is back home. {3} Man #1 tugs Lady #1 into the half figure eight. NotesOther: Long, but a lot of symmetry. Inspired by "The Graces DV #2". The tune could be a medley of two contra tunes. Title: Lads of Kildare DV #1 BAD Author1: Ralph Page Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 21 Proper A1: (8) Actives Balance + Box the Gnat (8) Neighbor #1 Allemande Left 1.5 A2: (8) Neighbor #2 Allemande Right 1.5 (8) {With Neighbor #3} Circle Left 1x B1: (8) Balance the Ring + All California Twirl (8) Ones Swing {???? TRANSITION HERE???} {End facing DOWN} B2: (8) Ones down the center + cast around {same sex} Neighbor #3 (8) {Same Sex} Right & Left Through {with Neighbor #2} Title: Untitled 2013-09-24.001 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 21 Level: Beginner Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Do-si-Do A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Men {Left Hand Person} Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Ladies {Right Hand Person} Do-si-Do 1x B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Left 1x NotesOther: A good beginner dance, as dancers end the swing where they begin it. Title: Untitled 2013-09-24.002 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 21 Level: Beginner Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Do-si-Do A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Men {Left Hand Person} Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Left 1x NotesOther: A good beginner dance, as dancers end the swing where they begin it. Same as __.001, but with a neighbor gypsy instead of ladies do-si-do. Title: Untitled 2013-09-24.003 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 21 Level: Beginner Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Do-si-Do A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Men Do-si-Do 1x B2: (4) Balance Ring (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Balance Ring (4) Slow Turn in place 180 CCW {while flirting goodbye with N} %% Twirl NotesOther: Beginners may have timing problems with B2. Have to see! Title: The View from the Other Side Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 21 Level: Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Do-si-Do A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Promenade Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back B1: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do 1.5 (8) Men Allemande Left 1x + SPIN CCW {1} CallingNotes: {1} The 1x allemande will leave the men facing those same neighbors. At the very end of the dance, the two men push through their joined left hand and spin in place CCW 1/2 (over left shoulder) so they face their next neighbors. THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL FEATURE OF THE DANCE! NotesOther: Level = Intermediate because of unusual A1-A2 and the spin in B2. Formerly "Untitled 2013-09-24.004" CallingCard: # # Circle Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 CL 3/4 | Three Places # # --- # # Partner Do-si ... P.DSD | Do # # # --- # # # Partner Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 P.BS | # # #-and Swing --- (4) | (4) --- # # Promen ade-# ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Prom | Across # # # --- # # Long Lines ... LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Ladies Do-si ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 W.DSD 1.5 | Do Once-and-a Half # --- # # Men Left M Alm 1x | Once-a Round # # --- New Neighbors Circle Left Title: The View from the Other Side #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 13 Level: Beginner djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-15 18:40:44 GMT Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Do-si-Do A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing {ending swing where started} B1: (8) Promenade Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + Pass Through Up or Down NotesOther: Formerly "Untitled 2013-09-24.004". There are two CL moves followed by different actions. That could either be a defect (hard to keep straight which is which), or a virtue (fewer moves needed) CallingCard: # # Circle Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 CL 3/4 | Three Places # # --- # # Partner Do-si ... P.DSD | Do # # # --- # # # Partner Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 P.BS | # # #-and Swing --- (4) | (4) --- # # Promen ade-# ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Prom | Across # # # --- # # Long Lines ... LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Circle Left-to ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 CL 3/4 | Get-back Home # # --- # # Balance-the Ring Bal+Pass | # # Pass Through --- New Neighbors Circle Left Title: The View from the Other Side #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 15 Level: Easy djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-18 01:10:09 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-18 01:10:09 GMT Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Do-si-Do A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing {ending swing where started} B1: (8) Promenade Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back B1: (8) Balance the Ring + Petronella Spin (8) Balance the Ring + Pass Through Up or Down NotesOther: Derived from "Untitled 2013-09-24.004". Compared to DV #2, I'm not sure this is an improvement. Now there are two Balance-the-Rings followed by different actions. CallingCard: # # Circle Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 CL 3/4 | Three Places # # --- # # Partner Do-si ... P.DSD | Do # # # --- # # # Partner Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 P.BS | # # #-and Swing --- (4) | (4) --- # # Promen ade-# ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Prom | Across # # # --- # # Long Lines ... LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Hands-in-a Ring-and ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Petronella | Balance # Spin Right --- # # Balance Again-and Bal+Pass | Pass Through # # --- New Neighbors Circle Left Title: Lexington Reel DV #1 Author1: Herbie Gaudreau YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 22 Rating: 1.5 Improper A1: (8) Actives Gypsy 1x {1} (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Back B1: (8) Star Left (8) Star Right B2: (4) Ladies Right-hand Balance (6) Ladies Chain (6) Ladies Chain CallingNotes: Lady #1 has to turn around to face her neighbor. NotesOther: Experimental choreography in B2! Mostly useful as a training dance, however it's a poor choice even for that! Aside from the hurried balance in B2, the dance lacks balances. Title: Lexington Windup #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 23 Improper A1: (8) Actives Left Shoulder Gypsy 1x (8) Neighbor Swing {1} A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Forward again + Wheel as Couples CCW on the way back {2} %% N Almd B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: Start of dance - point to neighbor - that's who you will swing. {1} Man has to turn 180 to left to transition into the swing. {2} This is the wind-up. Tell the men to back up rigourously and with lots of tension into their right arm. Active couple can keep looking at each other right up the point where they fall into their neighbor's arms. Very flirty! NotesOther: Inspired by Herbie Gaudreau's "Lexington Reel" CallingCard: # # Ones Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 1s Gyp L | Gypsy # # # --- # [Next] Neighbor Swing N.Swing | (4) --- # # Long Lines ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Forward Again Wheel 360 | # #-and Wheel-a Round --- # # Ladies Right ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 W R 1.5 | Once-and-a Half # # --- # # Partner Swing P.Swing | (4) --- # # Ladies Chain ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 W Chain | (4) --- # # Star Left Star L | Once-a Round # # --- # # Ones Left Title: Lexington Windup #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 24 Improper A1: (8) Actives Left Shoulder Gypsy 1x (8) Neighbor Swing {1} A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Forward again + Wheel as Couples CCW on the way back {2} %% N Almd B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x CallingNotes: Man has to turn 180 to transition into the swing. {2} This is the wind-up. Tell the men to rigourously and but lots of tension into their right arm. NotesOther: Inspired by Herbie Gaudreau's "Lexington Reel" Name: Grace in Madtown DV #1 Author1: Marilee Standifer Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 26 Improper A1: (10) Neighbor Do-si-Do 1.5 (6) Circle Left 3/4 A2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B1: (16) Ladies Ride the Coaster {1} %% W Almd | N Almd | W Almd | P Almd B2: (8) Men Flip {2} + Promenade Across (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 {To wave of four, ladies left in mid} CallingNotes: {1} Ride the coaster = ladies al R 1/2 + N Al left 1x + Ladies al R 1/2 + Partner Al R 3/4 NotesOther: First thought was to create a beginner dance by changing the hey in B1 to "ride the coaster", but "ride the coaster" isn't quite beginner level. Could do pair of RL in B1. Original had two 1.5 moves in a row, which I thought would cause problems. Title: Red Barn Reversal Author1: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Star Left 1x (8) Pull Partner by Left Across + California Twirl %% RL B1: (8) LLFB (8) Star Right 1x {hands across} B2: (8) {With Next} Left Star Balance + Spin CW One Place Forward %% Petronella (8) Partner Do-si-Do {along side} NotesOther: Inspired by Peggy & Everett's "(The?) New Red Barn". Not sure about lady's transition from star R to left star balance. Title: Across the Pond and Back Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 24 Improper A1: (8) Pass Through Across and Slow U-Turn {1} (8) 1/2 Square Through {2} A2: (8) {Future} Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) {First} Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Long Lines Forward & Back CallingNotes: {1} Passing partner by Right. After pass through, say, "Men look right, ladies look left. That person next to you is your [NEXT] neighbor. Bond with them now." {2} Join right hands with partner... Not for a hall in which lines are packed together - don't want collisions between lines! NotesOtherPre: Other options for the pass through + slow U-turn might be: * Partner Right Hand Balance + Gypsy Partner 1/2 * Set while facing partner + Gypsy Partner 1/2 * Circle Right 1/4 + Ladies Trade * Spin Right (no preceding balance!) + Ladies Trade ?? This sequence might work well, but I think it would be very difficult to get dancers to do it: * (4) Men Right Hand Balance * (2) Men pass right, then loop right into partner's spot * (2) While the men are looping, ladies walk across the set and then turn 180 to face partner. The whole A2-B2 sequence isn't very original, but that might be an advantage if the dance is used as a way to introduce the unusual A1 to the dancers. The title comes from one of the variations - "Set" (English Country) followed by Square Through (American Contra). NotesOther: Oct 2013 at Clintonville - Big confusion about where the dance progresses. Hope adding instructions about bonding to N will help resolve this. CallingCard: # # Cross-the Set-and ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Cross + U | Slow "U" Turn # --- # # Partner Balance ... 1/2 Sq.Th | # Half Square Through --- # # Next Neighbor ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Next DSD | Do-si Do # # --- # # First Neighbor ... N1 Swing | Swing # # # --- # # Circle Left ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 CL 3/4 | Three Places # # --- # # Partner Swing P.Swing | (4) --- # # Ladies Chain ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 L.Chain | (4) --- # # Long Lines LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # Cross-the Set-and ... Title: Rollin' and a Tumbling DV #3.2 Author1: Cis Hinkle Author2: Dave Notman djn_Printed: DGreen, 2014-03-21 16:08:00 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-21 16:08:00 GMT Improper A1: (4) Neighbor Gypsy (12) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Neighbor (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men {1} B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotesPre: {1} Both roll-aways are with the neighbor you swung. Nice schtick - "ladies roll the men back to where they belong". NotesOther: Similar to 3.0 and 3.1, but start with a gypsy meltdown. CallingCard: # # Neighbor Gypsy ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N Gypsy & | # # #-and Swing --- (4) Swing | (4) --- # # Long Lines ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 LL Roll | Forward # Men Roll-the --- Ladies # Long Lines LL Roll | Forward # Ladies Roll-the --- Men # Ladies R. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 W. R 1.5 | Once-and-a Half # # --- # # Partner Swing P.Swing | (4) --- # # Circle Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 CL 3/4 | Three Places # # --- # # # Balance Bal + Pass | # # Pass Thru --- # New Neighbor Gypsy Title: Dawg House Howl #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 30 Improper A1: (8) Men Left-Hand Balance + Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Partner Right-Hand Balance + Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 + Men Slide Left A2: (16) Long Wave of Ladies Balance + Neighbor Swing {1} B1: (16) Give & Take (Men Take) Partner Swing {2} B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + California Twirl CallingNotes: {1} Ladies turn in place 180 CW and swing their neighbors. {2} Appalled at being dumped so unceremoniously, the men utter a dog house howl as the go forward in the Give & Take. NotesOther: Another option - start with men allemande left 1.5 + a little CCW spin so they can present right hands to their partners. Title: Dawg House Howl #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 30 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Ladies Trade Places passing right (8) Partner Right-Hand Balance + Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 + Men shift Left A2: (16) Long Wave of Ladies Balance + Neighbor Swing {1} B1: (16) Give & Take (Men Take) Partner Swing {2} B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + California Twirl CallingNotes: {1} Ladies turn in place 180 CW and swing their neighbors. {2} Appalled at being dumped so unceremoniously, the men utter a dog house howl as the go forward in the Give & Take. NotesOther: Same, but with one less balance in A1. Title: English Roots Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 30 Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Turn 180 CW {1} + Gypsy Neighbor Right 1x (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Gypsy U-turn CW {2} A2: (4) Gypsy Neighbor #2 by the Right 1x (4) Neighbor #1 Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Half Hey (Ladies Start Right) B1: (16) Neighbor #2 Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) {With one you swung} Circle Left 1x CallingNotes: The dance ends with a circle left 1x. On the first beat of music, dancers will find themselves standing back-to-back with their next neighbors. {2} An incomplete turn single. Much flirting with neighbor here. End couples stand with lady on the LEFT, ready for the gypsy. NotesOther: Beautiful flow, but no partner swing. Title: English Roots #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 30 Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Turn 180 CW {1} + Gypsy Neighbor Right 1x (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Gypsy U-turn CW {2} A2: (4) Gypsy Neighbor #2 by the Right 1x (4) Neighbor #1 Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Half Hey (Ladies Start Right) B1: (4) Neighbor #2 Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men Left to Right (8) Circle Left 3/4 CallingNotes: The dance ends with a circle left. On the first beat of music, dancers will find themselves standing back-to-back with their next neighbors. {2} An incomplete turn single. Much flirting with Neighbor #1 here. End couples stand with lady on the LEFT, ready for the gypsy. NotesOther: Mostly nice flow, but the roll-away seems incongruous in an otherwise very elegant dance. Title: English Roots #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 30 Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Turn 180 CW {1} + Gypsy Neighbor Right 1x (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Gypsy U-turn CW {2} A2: (4) Gypsy Neighbor #2 by the Right 1x (4) Neighbor #1 Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Half Hey (Ladies Start Right) B1: (4) Neighbor #2 Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Men Allemande RIGHT 1.5 {+ Men push off to turn CW} CallingNotes: PRETEND that dance ends with a circle left. On the first beat of music, dancers will find themselves standing back-to-back with their next neighbors. {2} An incomplete turn single. Much flirting with Neighbor #1 here. End couples stand with lady on the LEFT, ready for the gypsy. NotesOther: Going to be tough to get the men to allemande right! Title: English Roots #4 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 30 Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Turn 180 CW {1} + Gypsy Neighbor Right 1x (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Gypsy U-turn CW {2} A2: (4) Gypsy Neighbor #2 by the Right 1x (4) Neighbor #1 Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Half Hey (Ladies Start Right) {3} B1: (4) Next Ladies Pass Left (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 {+ Ladies push off to turn CW} CallingNotes: PRETEND that the dance ends with a circle left. On the first beat of music, dancers will find themselves standing back-to-back with their next neighbors. {2} An incomplete turn single. Much flirting with Neighbor #1 here. End couples stand with lady on the LEFT, ready for the gypsy. {3} After the 1/2 hey, have dancers stand back to back with neighbor #1. Without an orientational pause in the teaching, it will be difficult to get the ladies to shift their attention to their same-sex neighbor #2. NotesOther: I think this one is the best of the lot. Title: Meditations on a Midnight Tango Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 30 Level: Advanced Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing A2: (5) Lines of Four Down the Hall (2) Turn as Couples (5) Return (4) Hand Cast (centers separate, twos back up) B1: (8) Ones Half Figure Eight up through Twos (8) Twos Half Figure Eight down through Ones B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Half Hey - Men start, but ricochet. Ladies complete the hey passing left %% Hey - Half NotesOther: Very elegant flow! Title: Meditations on a Midnight Tango #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 30 Level: Intermediate Advanced Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing A2: (5) Lines of Four Down the Hall (2) Turn as Couples (5) Return (4) Hand Cast (centers separate, twos back up) B1: (8) Ones Half Figure Eight up through Twos (8) Twos Half Figure Eight down through Ones B2: (8) Balance the Ring + Petronella Spin Right (4) Ladies Allemande Right 3/8 (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4 NotesOther: Very elegant flow! Title: Indecent Tango Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 31 Level: Intermediate Indecent A1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing A2: (5) Lines of Four Down the Hall (2) Turn as Couples (5) Return (4) Hand Cast (centers separate, Ones back up) B1: (8) Twos Half Figure Eight up through Ones (8) Ones Half Figure Eight down through Twos {1} B2: (4) Balance the Ring (2) Men Trade {passing right} (2) Ladies Trade {passing left} (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} After the second half eight, dancers should be in improper formation. Title: The Last Tango Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 31 Level: Intermediate Setup: Swing Neighbor, end facing down Improper A1: (5) Line of Four Down the Hall (2) Turn as Couples (5) Return (4) Hand Cast (centers separate, twos back up) A2: (8) Ones Half Figure Eight up through Twos (8) Twos Half Figure Eight down through Ones B1: (16) Circle Left 1/4 + Partner Swing {1} B2: (2) Promenade Partner to next couple (4) {New} Men Allemande Left 1/2 (10) Swing next neighbor CallingNotes: {1} End the swing with the gents standing left-to-left in the center, facing up or down. NotesOther: Hopefully this will end my obsession with "Midnight Tango" Title: Island Fever Author1: Mark Goodwin Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 7 djn_Printed: DGreen, 2014-03-21 23:34:00 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-21 23:34:00 GMT Music: 120 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Promenade Across (8) Ladies Chain {to Neighbor} A2: (8) Long lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 1X B1: (8) Balance the Ring + Turn 180 CW %% Twirl (8) {New} Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Gents allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner swing CallingNotes: Reentry is same as an improper dance. NotesOther: I was looking to see if there were a becket equivalent of "Friday Night Fever" and I stumbled across "Rolling in the Isles II", which I modified to change the progression. This is a blend of the two dances. REMAINS TO BE SEEN IF DANCERS CAN OVERRIDE PETRONELLA PROGRAMMING!! CallingCard: # # Promen- Ade-a ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Prom | Cross # # # --- # # Ladies Chain W. Chain | (4) --- # # Long Lines ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Circle Left Circle L | All-the Way # # --- # # Balance Now ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Bal R+TurnS| # # Turn-a Round --- Swing-the Next # # New N Sw. | (4) --- # # Men Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 M. Al 1.5 | Once-and-a Half # # --- # # Partner Swing P Swing | (4) --- # # Promen- Ade-a Title: Cats and More Cats DV #1 Author1: Melanie Axel-Lute Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 7 Rating: 1.5 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through up or down {to Second N} (8) New Neighbor Do-si-Do 1.25 A2: (8) Wave of Four (Ladies in middle) Balance & Spin Right (8) Wave of Four Balance & Spin Left B1: (4) Neighbor 2-Hand Turn 1/2 (4) {First} Neighbor Gypsy by Right 1/2 (8) {Second} Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing NotesOther: On second reading, I'm not so impressed with my changes. CallingCard: # # ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 CL 3+Pass | DSD 1.25 | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 W4 ROM | W4 ROM | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 | | Title: Renewal DV #1 Author1: Gene Hubert Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 2 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.75 {1} A2: (8) Wave of Four Balance + Ladies Spin Right {2} {3} (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right) (4) Partner Allemande Left 3/4 (4) Men Allemande Right 3/4 {to a long wave of men} B2: (8) Long Wave of Men Balance + Turn 180 CW %% Long Wave (8) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} To a wave of four, ladies holding right in the middle. {2} The men balance with a ghost while the ladies balance towards each other. {3} If the men just stand there after the balances, the transition into the swing will be awkward. While the ladies are spinning across, the men can either take a step backwards and turn CCW 1/4, or, MORE ELEGANTLY, they can walk a 1/2 turn single to the right. NotesOther: This dance came to be when I discovered that I had incorrectly transcribed "Renewal" from my recording. It shares A1-B1a with "Renewal", but then borrows a little twist from my "Divine Wind" series. # Title: Renewal DV #1b Author1: Gene Hubert Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 2 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4 (4) Ladies Allemande Right 3/4 A2: (8) Long Wave of Ladies Balance + Turn 180 CW %% Long Wave (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right) (4) Partner Allemande Left 3/4 (4) Men Allemande Right 3/4 {to a long wave of men} B2: (8) Long Wave of Men Balance + Turn 180 CW %% Long Wave (8) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} To a wave of four, ladies holding right in the middle. {2} The men balance with a ghost while the ladies balance towards each other. {3} If the men just stand there after the balances, the transition into the swing will be awkward. While the ladies are spinning across, the men can either take a step backwards and turn CCW 1/4, or, MORE ELEGANTLY, they can walk a 1/2 turn single to the right. NotesOther: This dance came to be when I discovered that I had incorrectly transcribed "Renewal" from my recording. It shares A1-B1a with "Renewal", but then borrows a little twist from my "Divine Wind" series. Think this is the best of the four variations due to its symmetry. Title: Renewal DV #2 Author1: Gene Hubert Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 2 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.75 {1} A2: (8) Wave of Four Balance + Ladies Spin Right {2} {3} (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right) (4) Partner Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Men advance to center %% B2: (4) Long Wave of Men Balance (4) {Same} Men Allemande Left 1x (8) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} To a wave of four, ladies holding right in the middle. {2} The men balance with a ghost while the ladies balance towards each other. {3} If the men just stand there after the balances, the transition into the swing will be awkward. While the ladies are spinning across, the men can either take a step backwards and turn CCW 1/4, or, MORE ELEGANTLY, they can walk a 1/2 turn single to the right. NotesOther: This dance came to be when I discovered that I had incorrectly transcribed "Renewal" from my recording. It shares A1-B1a with "Renewal". Title: Renewal DV #2b Author1: Gene Hubert Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 2 Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.75 {1} A2: (8) Wave of Four Balance + Ladies Spin Right {2} {3} (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start right) (4) Partner Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Men advance to center %% B2: (4) Long Wave of Men Balance (6) {Next} Men Allemande RIGHT 1x + Men Spin CW (6) Neighbor {Short} Swing CallingNotes: {1} To a wave of four, ladies holding right in the middle. {2} The men balance with a ghost while the ladies balance towards each other. {3} If the men just stand there after the balances, the transition into the swing will be awkward. While the ladies are spinning across, the men can either take a step backwards and turn CCW 1/4, or, MORE ELEGANTLY, they can walk a 1/2 turn single to the right. NotesOther: This dance came to be when I discovered that I had incorrectly transcribed "Renewal" from my recording. It shares A1-B1a with "Renewal". Title: Saint Paddy's Day DV #2 Author1: Kirstin Koths Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 11 djn_Printed: Blue, 2014-03-04 12:26:50 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-04 12:26:50 GMT Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2+ (4) Partner Allemande Left 3/4 {to long wave L:in M:out} B1: (4) Shadow Allemande Right 3/4 {+ Return to Partner} (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + Pass Through CallingCard: # # Neighbor Do-si ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N DSD | Do # # # --- # # Neighbor Swing N Swing | (4) --- # # Long Lines ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Ladies Right W.Al P.Al | Half Way Partner Left --- Three Quarters Shadow Right ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Sh.Al + | Three Quarters Partner Swing --- (4) P.Swing | (4) --- # # Circle Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 CL 3/4 | Three Places # # --- # # Balance-the Ring Bal R Pass | # # # Pass --- Thru New Neighbor Do-si NotesOther: Also similar to "Kiss the Bride" by Jeff Spero Title: Revolution and Counter Revolution Author1: Tom Hines Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 12 Improper A1: (4) {Same N as B2} Neighbor Gypsy + Spin CW 1/2 {1} %% Gypsy (12) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Circle left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Right & Left Across (8) Ladies Chain {to neighbor} B2: (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin CallingNotes: {1} FIRST TIME THROUGH - "To start the dance, you will do something, but it isn't convenient at this time to tell you what you will do, or with whom. For now, leave a place holder in your brains, and swing your neighbor." NotesOther: Almost identical to Tom Hines' "Revolution Reel". I changed the gypsy to be with a former neighbor rather than the new neighbor. Written in the hope that the Tunisians, Egyptians and Syrians may sort out their differences and live in peace. Title: Revolution and Counter Revolution #2 Author1: Tom Hines Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 12 djn_Printed: DGreen, 2014-03-21 15:32:00 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-21 15:32:00 GMT Becket A1: (8) Promenade {Partner} Across (8) Ladies Chain {to neighbor} A2: (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin B1: (4) {Same} Neighbor Gypsy + Spin CW 1/2 %% Gypsy (12) {Next} Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Circle left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing CallingCard: # # Promen- Ade-a ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Prom | Cross # # # --- # # Ladies Chain W.Chain | (4) --- # # Balance-the Ring ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Petro | # #-and Spin-to-the Right --- # # Balance Again Petro | # #-and Spin-to-the Right --- # # Neighbor Gypsy ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Gypsy | # # Whirl Away --- Swing-the Next # # Sw Next N | (4) --- # # Circle Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 CL 3/4 | Three Places # # --- # # Partner Swing P Swing | (4) --- # # Right-and Left NotesOther: Almost identical to Tom Hines' "Revolution Reel". First, I converted Tom's dance to Becket formation. Then I changed the gypsy to be with the first neighbor rather than the new neighbor. Written in the hope that the Tunisians, Egyptians and Syrians may sort out their differences and live in peace. Title: Rock the Cradle, Joe DV #1 Author1: Rich Kennedy DifficultyFactors: nMoves=7 nClass2Moves=1 nBranchPoints=1 nBalances=4 maxFlowSequence=4 maxRotationSequence=2 DifficultyMetric: 10.8 djn_Printed: DGreen, 2014-03-21 23:20:00 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-21 23:20:00 GMT Level: Easy Improper A1: (8) Waves of Four {1} Balance & Spin Right (8) Waves of Four Balance & Spin Left A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (4) Balance the Ring %% (4) Men step back, Ladies Spin Right %% Petronella (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 {2} (8) Original Wave of Four Balance + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: {1} Ladies have left hands in center. {2} Neighbors not may be squarely across at this point. Look for them on the right diagonal. NotesOther: A blend of "Rock the Cradle, Joe" and "Cheat Lake Twirl" CallingCard: # # Waves Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 W4 + ROM | # #-and Spin Right --- # # Balance Left W4 + ROM | # #-and Spin Left --- # # Neighbor Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 N B&S | # # #-and Swing --- (4) | (4) --- # Form-a Ring-and Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Mod Petro | # # Ladies Spin-a --- Cross # Partner Swing Partner Sw | (4) --- # # Circle Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 CL 3/4 | Three Places # # --- # Form-that Wave-and Balance W4 + Adv | (4) --- On to-the Next-and Balance Title: Unknown 2010-12-18.001 DV #1 YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 18 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Chain into Left Diagonal couple A2: (8) (With couple across) Star Left 3/4 (8) Partner Gypsy 1.5 B1: (8) Balance and Petronella Turn (8) Balance and Petronella Turn {End standing back-to-back with P} B2: (4) Shadow Allemande Right 3/4 (12) Return to Partner and Swing Title: Juice of Barley Contra Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 13 Level: Beginner GenderFree: 2 Music: Juice of Barley, A(8)x2 + B(16)x2 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-17 23:24:04 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-17 23:24:04 GMT Improper A1: (8) {New} Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Neighbor Cross-Arm Swing {Swing ends where dancers started it} B1: (8) {Gents=} Right Diagonals Do-si-Do %% DSD (8) {Ladies=} Left Diagonals Do-si-Do %% DSD B2: (8) Star Right (8) Star Left CallingNotes: Warn dancers of short dance & tune. NotesOther: I don't happen to know the choreography for the English Country dance named "Juice of Barley". This dance is purely my invention. CallingCard: Neighbor Right -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N Al R 1.5 | Once-and-a Half # # --- # Cross Arm Swing X-arm Sw | # # # # --- # Right Diagonals Do-si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Gents DSD | Do # # # --- # Left Diagonals Do-si Ladies DSD | Do # # # --- # # Star Right -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Star Right | (4) --- # # Star Left Star Left | (4) --- # New Neighbor Right Title: Juice of Barley Contra #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 13 Level: Beginner GenderFree: 2 Music: Juice of Barley, A(8)x2 + B(16)x2 Improper A1: (8) {New} Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Neighbor Cross-Arm Swing {Swing ends where dancers started it} B1: (8) Ones Do-si-Do (8) Twos Do-si-Do B2: (8) {Same Four} Star Right (8) Star Left NotesOther: I don't happen to know the choreography for the English Country dance named "Juice of Barley". This dance is purely my invention. Not as smooth as the original, but easier to keep track of who is who in a crowd with poor gender balance. /l/dcmp /l/dcmp /l/dcmp #********************************************* Title: Cookie Man DV #3 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 {+ Collapse to a wave, neighbor in right} (8) Wave of Four Balance + Spin Right A2: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1x (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 1x B1: (8) Ladies Advance to next wave + Allemande Right 3/4 (4) Long Wave of Ladies Balance (4) Ladies back up + Men go Forward {1} B2: (4) Long Wave of Men Balance (4) Men Allemande Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing {2} CallingNotes: {1} Tell ladies to back up to lines. They should now be standing to the right of their partners. {2} NOT 100% sure, but I'll bet that dancers have only partially progressed here - that the two men will be across from each other. Tell dancers to end the swing facing the couple slightly on the right diagonal, and to circle left with them. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-08-17.001 DV #1 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-do 1x (8) Circle left 3/4 + Ladies Roll partner along the side A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Swing Partner B1: (8) Right & Left across (8) Ladies Chain B2: (8) Balance the Ring + Petronella Spin (8) Balance the Ring + Petronella Walk + Face new neighbors %% Petronella #********************************************* Title: Cookie Man DV #1 YearComposed: 2009 Setup: Indecent + Allemande Neighbor Left 3/4 to wave across Indecent A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2 + Ladies Advance to next wave + New Ladies Allemande Right 3/4 {1} (4) Long Wave of Ladies Balance (4) Ladies Back up + Men walk forward {2} A2: (4) Long Wave of Men Balance (4) Men Allemande Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Collapse to Wave (8) Wave of Four Balance + Spin Right B2: (16) Full Hey (Start Passing Neighbor Right) CallingNotes: {1} A note to ladies near the end - if there is no next couple, then advance and allemande right with a ghost here. End couples stand with lady on the left. {2} Have ladies back up. They should be now be standing to the right of their partners. Then, "While the ladies back up, the men should walk forwards and join hands in a long wave of men." #********************************************* Title: Cookie Man DV #2 Author1: Seth Tepfer YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 16 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Collapse to Wave (8) Wave of Four Balance + Spin Right A2: (16) 3/4 Hey starting Neighbor #2 by the left and ending with ladies Allemande Right 3/4 {1} %% Hey - Full | W Almd B1: (4) Wave of Ladies Balance (4) {New} Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Ladies Back up + Men Walk Forward (4) Wave of Men Balance B2: (4) Men Allemande Left 3/4 (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Changes are N:L L:R P:L M:R N:L, Ladies Allemande Right 3/4. NotesOther: Reversed the ladies balance/allemande in B1. Otherwise the same dance rearranged to start in a different place. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2009-06-15.007 DV #6 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman djn_Printed: Blue, 2014-03-21 15:11:00 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-21 15:09:00 GMT Music: 116-120 Reverse Becket A1: (4) Circle Left 1/4 + Pass Through Up or Down {1} (12) {New} Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Lines of Four down the set (8) Turn as Couples & Come Back B1: (8) Ladies Chain Across (8) Right & Left Through B2: (4) Ladies Gypsy (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Start dance improper. Put a place holder in your brains. You will do something to start the dance, and then you will swing your neighbor. For now, just swing your neighbor. End the swing facing away from the band. CallingCard: # # Circle Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 CL.1 Pass | One Place Pass Through --- Swing-the Next # # N Swing | (4) --- # # Lines-of Four ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Down.4 TC | Down-the Hall # # --- Turn-as Couples Come-on Back Ret Fold | (4) --- Fold-the Line Ladies Chain ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 W.Chain | (4) --- # # Right-and Left RL | Through # --- # # Ladies Gypsy ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 W.Gypsy | # # Partner Swing --- (4) P.Swing | (4) --- # # Circle Left #********************************************* Title: Chili Pepper #4 Dave Variant #4 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 14 DateRevised: 3/29/2014 Becket A1: (8) Balance the Ring + Petronella Spin (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Ladies Draw Neighbor Left A2: (5) Oval Promenade CW (2) Turn Alone (5) Oval Promenade CCW (4) Men Allemande Left 1x WHILE Ladies Turn Single Right 3/4 B1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back Sliding Left {with Neighbor} (3) Ladies Trade on Right Diagonal (5) Gypsy Partner NotesOther: I originally ended with a partner swing, but the swing would have to be VERY short for dancers to be ready to balance the ring in A1. The promenade is hard to call. #********************************************* Title: Chili Pepper #4 DV #8 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 25 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Right-hand Balance + Modified Roll {1} %% Roll (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Shift Left Across A2: (8) Chainsaw Promenade {with Neighbor} + Turn Alone (6) Chainsaw Promenade returns (2) Ladies Roll Men {from right to left} B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Half Hey Across {P:R L:L N:R M:L} B2: (8) Clap-clap Clap + Star Right 3/4 {--> ones above the Twos} (5) Clap-clap Clap + Ladies Trade (3) Men Trade CallingNotes: This dance might be best done in short lines. {1} Very unusual, but it works! Lady spins CW into man's spot while the man walks up the outside. The trick is that the man can't tug the woman into the roll, because that would start her spinning CCW. NotesOther: Works, but DV #7 is better. Ending is very sedate, almost with an English Country feeling. No swings at all! There's a definite change of pace in this dance. Reviewing it later I decided to put in the clapping to keep dancers from rushing through B2. #********************************************* Title: Chili Pepper #4 Dave Variant #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 14 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + {Ladies Leading} Slide Left {Across} %% Circle L (8) Oval promenade CW 6 steps {1} + Turn Alone {2 beats} %% Prom Set A2: (8) Oval promenade CCW 6 steps + Fold to Circle %% Prom Set (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies Start Right) B1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B2: (8) Pass Through Across + Cross Trail (8) {New} Neighbor Do-si-Do CallingNotes: {1} M1 & F2 facing down, M2 & F1 facing up. LADIES ARE ON THE LEFT. #********************************************* Title: Chili Pepper #4 DV #6 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 14 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + {Ladies Leading} Slide Left {Across} (8) Oval promenade CW 6 steps {1} + Turn Alone {2 beats} A2: (8) Oval promenade CCW + Fold to Circle (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies Start Right) B1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B2: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Ones Swing CallingNotes: {1} M1 & F2 facing down, M2 & F1 facing up. LADIES ARE ON THE LEFT. NotesOther: From an error filled rough sketch written in 5/2009, which I corrected in 2014. This version lacks that lovely move where dancers separate with the outside people turning single. #********************************************* Title: Chili Pepper #4 DV #7 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 25 Level: Advanced Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Right-hand Balance + Modified Roll {1} %% Roll (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Shift Left Across A2: (8) Chainsaw Promenade {with Neighbor} + Turn Alone (6) Chainsaw Promenade returns (2) Ladies Roll Men {from right to left} B1: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Partner Allemande Right 1/2 {2} (8) Half Hey Across {L:L N:R M:L P:R, until ladies are left to left} B2: (8) Partner Gypsy 1x (8) Ladies turn in place CW 1/2 + Ladies Al R 1/2 + N Al L 3/4 {3} CallingNotes: This dance might be best done in short lines. {1} Very unusual, but it works! Lady spins CW into man's spot while the man walks up or down the outside. The trick is that the man can't tug the woman into the roll, because that would start her spinning CCW. {2} Just before the ladies pass left to start the hey, they give their partners a look that says "catch me if you can!" {3} After second walkthrough, tell dancers, "So ladies - you have repeatedly teased, jilted and lead your poor partner on a merry chase up or down the lines. But when you reach the ends, THE GAME IS UP. By then you will be ready for a swing anyway!" NotesOther: No swings but lots of fun. #********************************************* Title: Chili Pepper #4 Dave Variant #3 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 14 DateRevised: 3/29/2014 Level: Advanced Improper A1: (8) Balance Ring + Men Roll Neighbor Left to Right (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Slide Left {Across} %% Circle L A2: (8) Oval promenade CW 6 steps {1} + Turn as Couples {2 beats} %% Prom Set (4) Oval promenade CCW 4 steps {2} %% Prom Set (4) Men Allemande Left 1x WHILE Ladies turn Single Right 3/4 %% M Almd | Twirl B1: (8) Half Hey Across (N:R L:L P:R M:L) (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Gypsy 1/2 Turn Single Right {3} %% Twirl CallingNotes: {1} M1 & F2 facing down, M2 & F1 facing up. {2} Notice that the promenade coming back is shorter than the one going down! Probably best to keep calling the LLFB, because the timing in A2-B1 will likely be mushy! {3} Four little steps turning CW, flirting furiously with neighbor. NotesOther: There's a lot of unusual material in this dance! No partner swing. #********************************************* Title: Carry Me Back to You DV #1 BAD Author1: Unknown Rating: 1 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Men (8) Neighbor #3 Alemande Left 1x B1: (8) Neighbor #2 Alemande Right 1.25 (8) Waves of Four Balance; Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing NotesOther: B2 was a reconstruction. Also, as written down, B1 had ladies allemande left 1.5, but there doesn't seem to be time for that. Tag: 2009-08-31.004 Hmmm - Think that sets re-align in A2 so that ladies roll their neighbor #2 man. If so, the woman's transition from the roll (in which she catches left) to the allemande left is awkward. Also awkward transtion from ladies allemande left to swing. #********************************************* Title: Generation Gap Dave Variant Author1: Unknown Improper Rating: 4 A1: (8) Neighbor Balance + Star Through {1} (8) Ladies Chain Across A2: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Balance & Petronella Turn B2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Long Waves (Men face out) Balance & Spin Right # Formerly Unknown 2009-08-31.011 Dave Variant CallingNotes: {1} Take inside hands with neighbor. #********************************************* Title: Carry Me Back to You DV #2 BAD Author1: Unknown Rating: 1 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll Neighbor #2 Right to Left (8) Neighbor #3 Alemande Left 1x B1: (4) Neighbor #2 Alemande Right 3/4 (4) Waves of Four Balance {Ladies left in center} (4) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing NotesOther: Hmmm - Think that sets re-align in A2 so that ladies roll their neighbor #2 man. If so, the woman's transition from the roll (in which she catches left) to the allemande left is awkward. Also awkward transtion from ladies allemande left to swing. B2 was a reconstruction. Also, as written down, B1 had ladies allemande left 1.5, but there doesn't seem to be time for that. Tag: 2009-08-31.004 #********************************************* Title: Convolution 2 DV #1 Author1: Merri Rudd YearComposed: 2006 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 22 becket formation A1: (8) Left-diagonal ladies chain (8) Right-diagonal ladies chain {1} A2: (8) Straight Across Ladies Chain {2} (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Ladies B1: (8) Left Diagonal Pass Through + Hand Cast {3} (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 B2: (8) Partner Balance & Swing CallingNotes: {1} chain is to a shadow. {2} Ladies are now with neighbor #3. {3} Hand Cast = While facing out, join hands with Neighbor #3, LADIES back up and men walk forward to wheel as a couple CCW. NotesOther: As a possible variation, you could have the MEN back up in the hand cast, and only wheel 1/4 turn CW, which would leave the men right-to-right in the center. End effects are much easier if there are an even number of couples! I dreamed this version the morning of May 22, 2006 after returning from calling Prescott, Arizona's 15th annual MayMadness Dance weekend with Seth Tepfer, Hotpoint String Band, and the Privy Tippers. #********************************************* Title: Carmen's Scarf DV #1 Author1: Paul Balliet Improper A1: (4) {facing partner across} Clap Clap {Hip} Bump Bump {1} (12) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Ladies Chain B1: (4) Pass Through Across (4) Clap Clap {Hip} Bump Bump {2} (8) Swing Partner B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: {1} Man bumps his LEFT hip against his neighbors RIGHT. Then the man turns in place CCW 180 and swings his neighbor. {2} While still facing out, man bumps his RIGHT hip against his partners LEFT. #********************************************* Title: Portland Fancy DV #1 Type: Contra Formation: Four Facing Four Music: Regular Contra tune ContraForm: Improper Progression: Single A1: (8) Head Couple Sashay + Foot Couple walk outside (8) Same Return %% A2: (8) Foot Couple Sashay + Head Couple walks outside (8) Same Return %% B1: (4) Men Star Right 1/2 (4) {Diagonal} Opposite Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Four Ladies Grand Chain {to partner} B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Yin-Yang - Left hand PERSON leads {1} CallingNotes: In this version, unlike the original, the dance is single progression AND THE DANCERS SWAP BETWEEN CENTER AND ENDS EACH TIME. {1} Yin-Yang - the left hand PERSON will sometimes be a woman! The effect of the Yin-Yang is that dancers will trade places with the line behind them, and dancers will trade sides of the set. Left hand person leads left and back, and then across the the set. #********************************************* Title: New Century Hornpipe DV #1 Author1: Traditional Rating: 3.5 Proper A1: (6) Actives Cross + Go Down to #2 Spot + Twos move up {1} (10) Actives Allemande Right 2x A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B1: (6) TWOS Cross + Go Down to #2 Spot + Ones move up {1} (10) TWOS Allemande Right 2x B2: (8) {Same Sex} Right & Left Through (8) Long Lines Forward & Back CallingNotes: Note how the actives start the 2x Allemande a bit early. Ditto for the Twos in B1. #********************************************* Title: The Martha Washington DV #5 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman From: John Bellamy via Louise Winston via Ralph Page Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) {Face Partner} Sashay Across the Set + 2-Hand Turn 1/2 {1} %% P Swing B1: (8) Partner Do-si-Do (8) Partner Swing B2: (4) Circle Left 1/2 (8) Men Dsd 1x (4) {Same} Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x CallingNotes: {1} Ladies passing back to back. #********************************************* Title: Witches Brew DV #1 Author1: Rod Linnell YearComposed: 1965 Author1: Traditional Type: Contra ContraForm: Improper Formation: Triple Minor Progression: Single A1: (4) Actives Star Right 1/2 with couple below (4) Same two ladies trade {NOT a ladies chain} (4) {Same} Star Left 1/2 (4) Same two ladies trade back A2: (16) All Six Circle Left 1x B1: (16) Ones & Threes Balance & Swing %% N B&S B2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through NotesOther: Ralph had star + ladies trade + star, which might be a way to start a mixer contra, so I added the second ladies trade. Ralph claimed this was a DOUBLE PROGRESSION triple minor, but it looks like single progression to me. #********************************************* Title: The Bold Highlander DV #2 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman Proper A1: (4) Star Right 1/2 (6) Ones Down the Set {1} (6) Ones Return A2: (4) Star Right 1/2 {2} (6) Twos Down the Set (6) Twos Return B1: (8) Twos 1/2 Chase CW {3} %% Prom Set (8) Ones 1/2 Chase CW {4} %% Prom Set B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Man #1 and corner trade {5} %% 12 Corners (4) Man #2 and corner trade %% 12 Corners CallingNotes: {1} Ralph Page's writeup just said "down the outside and back". However I think the dance would flow much better if Man #1 walked down the INSIDE while lady #1 goes down the outside. Then they both turn left and Man #1 retuns up the OUTSIDE while lady #1 comes up the inside. This flows beautifully into the following RH star. {2} Similar to A1. LADY #2 goes down the inside, etc. {3} After coming back up Twos turn to their left so lady #2 is looking at man #2's back. Chase = gent goes up around both ones to to #2 lady's spot while lady #2 walks across, then behind man #1, and then takes a shortcut between the ones to end in #2 man's spot. {4} When the ones chase, the #1 man chases his partner, so lady #1 must start the chase by turning to face out. {5} The language will get tricky here. The first corner couple (M1+F2) are in the second corner position when they trade places! NotesOther: Definite ECD feel to this one! #********************************************* Title: Allemande Swiss DV #1 Author1: Traditional Type: Contra ContraForm: Proper From: Northern Junket v10-05 pg 32 (under "Spanking Jack" discussion) Formation: Triple Minor A1: (4) Ones & Twos Star Right 1/2 (4) Ones & Threes Left 1/2 (8) Ones Slow Cast to middle {1} A2: (8) Lines of Three go Forward & Back (8) Actives Gypsy 1x while others Pass Through & U-Turn B1: (8) Ones and Threes Circle Left 1x (8) {Same} Circle Right 1x B2: (8) {Current Top Four} Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through CallingNotes: {1} Lady #1 up the outside, Gent #1 up the inside. NotesOther: Urtext = Cross four hands at top, half round, back again cast off one couple, set, balance six, and set, then four hands round at the bottom, back again, right and left at top. Another alternate version - All round, first four turn the other four, change places, ladies allamand; turn the other four again, the other four do the same, every gent turn his partner into her place. TODO - More dances on these frameworks. Good formation for contra corners after A1. #********************************************* Title: Dorchester March DV #1 Author1: Traditional Type: Contra ContraForm: Proper Formation: Triple Minor Music: Behind the Old Briar Patch Rating: 1.5 A1: (16) Actives down the outside & back A2: (16) Actives cross and go down outside past two, up the center, cross again and {same sex} cast off. B1: (16) Top Three couples circle six %% Circle L B2: (8) Actives Star Right 1x with couple below (8) Actives Star Left with couple above NotesOther: Ralph had B2a = circle four (direction unspecified). A star makes much more sense. TODO2 - Nice jig. Get it. #********************************************* Title: The Martha Washington DV #3 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman From: John Bellamy via Louise Winston via Ralph Page Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) {Face Partner} Sashay Across the Set + 2-Hand Turn 1/2 {1} %% P Swing B1: (8) Gents Chain {2} (8) {Face Neighbor} Sashay Across {men B2B} + 2-Hand Turn 1/2 %% N Swing B2: (8) Men See Saw 1.5 (8) Modified Ladies Chain {3} %% W Almd | N Almd CallingNotes: {1} Ladies passing back to back. {2} Gent's Chain - men allemande left 1/2 while ladies point left shoulder across, then wheel CW (ladies backing up). {3} Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 + Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2. #********************************************* Title: Hull's Victory DV #1 Author1: Traditional Setup: Teach modified RL in B2 -> Wave of Four Across Proper A1: (4) Wave of Four Balance {1} (4) Actives Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (4) Actives Allemande Right 1x A2: (4) Wave of Four Balance (12) Actives Swing B1: (16) Actives Down the center + Turn as Couples + Cast off B2: (8) {With couple below, same sex} Right & Left Through (8) Pass Through Across + Allemande Left {to wave of four} {2} %% RL CallingNotes: {1} From callers left to right, the wave should be F2-(up)-F1(dn)-M1(up)-M2(dn). As the waves of four balance, the ends start by balancing right towards a ghost. {2} The modification of the second RL is different for the men and women. After the second pass through, the two men face and allemande left 1/4 to put Man #1 in the middle. After the second pass through, the two ladies face and allemande left 3/4, to put lady #1 in the middle, facing down. Actives join right hands. This recreates the wave that starts the dance. NotesOther: B2 - a great way to symbolize the snatching of victory from the jaws of defeat! Almost step for step as "The Scottish Reform". TODO1 - ZC has a different interpretation!!!! Ralph goes on to say that instead of the swing, The second balance four in line used to be done in this fashion. Partners joined right hands and turned half around in the center, thus bringing the two men side by side. Same sex N join left. balance wave again, then each turned the one they had by the left hands -> down the center. #********************************************* Title: Fireman's Dance DV #5 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 Type: Contra Formation: Mescolamza ContraForm: Improper Progression: Single Rating: 3 Music: AA-BB-C A1: (16) Outside Four sashay 7 steps towards center (splitting insides), while inside four walk 7 steps away from center. Return %% Down 2 A2: (16) Same, with roles reversed %% Down 2 B1: (8) Outside Four Ladies Chain while Inside Four Right & Left Through (8) Outside Four Right & Left Through while Inside Four Ladies Chain B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing C1: (4) Left Diagonals Pass Through {DON'T turn around} (4) Right Diagonals Pass Through {DON'T turn around} (8) {with new opposites} Lines of Four go Forward & Back CallingNotes: NEED A BIG HALL WITH LOTS OF ROOM. This dance could be done as a four facing four. Couples zig-zag the usual way. See #5b for a 64 beat version. #********************************************* Title: Witches Brew DV #2 Author1: Rod Linnell YearComposed: 1965 Type: Contra ContraForm: Improper Formation: Triple Minor FormationOther: pip Progression: Single A1: (4) Actives Star Right 1/2 with couple below (4) Same two ladies trade {NOT a ladies chain} (4) {Same} Star Left 1/2 (4) Men Trade A2: (16) All Six Circle Left 1x B1: (16) Ones & Threes Balance & Swing %% N B&S B2: (8) Ones & Threes Right & Left Through (8) Long Lines Forward & Back #********************************************* Title: The Road to Ruin DV #1 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman Rating: 1 Proper A1: (8) First Corners set 2x and trade places (8) Second Corners set 2x and trade places A2: (8) First Corners set and trade places (8) Second Corners set and trade places B1: (16) Actives down the center + Turn Alone + Return B2: (16) Poussette CW 1.5 {M1 pushes, M2 pulls} NotesOther: Ralph gave the dance as an example of old (circa 1800) choreography. A1/A2 read "First and second couple foot it and changes sides" + "The same back again" DJN - Set 2x followed by trade doesn't do much for me. #********************************************* Title: New Century Hornpipe DV #2 Author1: Traditional Rating: 2.5 Proper A1: (6) Actives Cross + Go Down to #2 Spot + Twos move up {1} (10) Actives Allemande Right 2x A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ones Half Figure Eight Above B2: (8) {Same Sex} Right & Left Through (8) Long Lines Forward & Back CallingNotes: Note how the actives start the 2x Allemande a bit early. #********************************************* Title: The Bold Highlander DV #3 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman Proper A1: (8) First Corners Cross-arm Swing 1.5 to Trade (8) Star Right 1x Plus ... A2: (4) Star Right 1/2 (6) Ladies Down the Set {1} (6) Ladies Return B1: (4) Star Right 1/2 (6) Men Down the Set {2} (6) Men Return B2: (8) Second Corners Cross-arm Swing 1.5 to Trade {3} (8) Pass Through Across + Bow to Partner CallingNotes: {1} #2 lady down the center while #1 lady goes down the outside. Then both turn left and #1 lady returns up the inside while #2 lady returns up the outside. {2} Man #1 goes down the center, Man #2 down the outside. Both turn left ... {3} After the Second corners swing 1.5, couples are progressed and everyone is improper. NotesOther: Definite ECD feel to this one! #********************************************* Title: Roy's Wife DV #1 Author1: Traditional Improper A1: (8) Actives Right Hand Balance & Box-the-Gnat {1} (8) Actives down the center + Turn Alone + Start return A2: (8) Return continues + Lead lady in front + Cast off %% (8) Long lines forward & Back B1: (8) Actives Star Right 1x with couple below (8) {Same} Star Left B2: (8) {with couple above} Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through #********************************************* Title: The Martha Washington DV #13 Author1: Traditional Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Swing Neighbor A2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Ladies Chain + Face Partner B1: (4) {No hands} Sashay Across {Ladies passing nose to nose} %% (4) Sashay Back %% (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Men Trade Places NotesOther: I'll bet that in "Odd couples cross over and swing contra corners", "Odd couples cross" was part of the introduction to the dance. The dance started proper, but paid only lip service to propriety . #********************************************* Title: French Four DV #1 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy Rating: 3 Improper A1: (8) Actives Right Hand Balance + Box the Gnat (8) Actives pull by right, go below + Twos move up A2: (8) Actives Left Hand Balance + Swat the Flea (8) Actives pull by left, go up the outside + Twos move down B1: (16) Actives down the center Turn alone + Return + Hand Cast B2: (16) Twos Balance & Swing {end facing up} #********************************************* Title: Seaway Jig DV #1 Author1: Ed Butenhof Proper A1: (8) Actives 2-hand turn 1.5 (8) Circle Left 3/4 A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Ladies Chain B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Do-si-Do B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Actives Half Figure Eight Above NotesOther: Flowed much better, but not quite fully satisfying because the ladies chain sequence is spread across two phrases. #********************************************* Title: The Martha Washington DV #4 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman From: John Bellamy via Louise Winston via Ralph Page Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Chain B1: (8) {Face Partner} Sashay Across the Set + 2-Hand Turn 1/2 {1} %% P Swing (8) Half Hey Across (Men start Left) B2: (8) Half Hey Back (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 CallingNotes: {1} Ladies passing back to back. #********************************************* Title: The Martha Washington DV #2 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman From: John Bellamy via Louise Winston via Ralph Page Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) {Face Partner} Sashay Across the Set + 2-Hand Turn 1/2 {1} %% P Swing B1: (8) Sashay Partner Back + 2-Hand Turn 1/2 %% P Swing (8) Gents Chain {2} B2: (8) Balance the Ring + Circle Left 1/2 (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} Ladies passing back to back. Ditto going back. {2} Gent's Chain - men allemande left 1/2 while ladies point left shoulder across, then wheel CW (ladies backing up). #********************************************* Title: Forest de Bondi DV #1 Author1: Traditional Type: Contra Formation: Triple Minor FormationOther: ipp A1: (8) Actives down the center + Turn Alone (8) return + hand cast A2: (8) Star Left 1x {with couple above} (8) {Same} Star Right B1: (8) {Same} Ladies Chain (8) {Same} Ladies Chain B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Twos & Threes Swing Partner {end facing up} NotesOther: The Twos & Threes swing gives a nice touch. They, of course, will want to swing as long as possible and then jump out of the way as the ones come charging down the center. #********************************************* Title: The Martha Washington DV #9 Author1: Unknown From: John Bellamy via Louise Winston via Ralph Page Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) {Face Partner} Half Sashay Across the Set {1} %% P Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Right & Left Through {Wheeling CW as a couple} B2: (8) {In Long Lines} Set 2x (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Men Trade Passing Right CallingNotes: {1} Ladies pass back to back. #********************************************* Title: Crowded Reflections DV #1 Author1: Ed Shaw Type: Contra Formation: Triple Minor FormationOther: ipp Progression: Single A1: (16) Mirror Hey for Three (Actives start down the center) %% Hey - Full A2: (8) Ones & Twos Mirror Allemande 1.5 {Ones split Twos} %% N Almd (8) Ones & Threes Mirror Allemande 1.5 {Ones go Outside} + Ones Cross {& face up} {1} %% N Almd B1: (8) Mirror Stars of Three {Men Right, Ladies Left} %% Star (8) Mirror Stars of Three {Men Left, Ladies Right} AND ONES CROSS %% Star B2: (8) Actives down the center {lady on right} (8) Actives return + Cast off with TWOS CallingNotes: {1} After A2b, lines are proper. NotesOther: Changed B1a Circle to star, then reversed direction of the second star. Also moved the actives trade to start of the Down.2 #********************************************* Title: Genet's Recall DV #1 Author1: Traditional Music: Jack's Delight Proper A1: (16) Actives down the outside + return A2: (8) Actives Cross + down the outside past one + TWOS MOVE UP (8) {Future} Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Actives Cross + go up the outside past one (Twos move down) (8) Actives Swing Partner {end facing up} B2: (8) {First Neighbors} Circle Left 1x (8) {Same} Circle Right 1x NotesOther: Pretty severe surgury on this one!! #********************************************* Title: Portland Fancy DV #2 Type: Contra Formation: Four Facing Four Music: AA-BB-CC (original tune). Jig in Aj ContraForm: Improper Progression: Single A1: (16) All Eight Circle Left 1x A2: (8) Head Couple Sashay + Foot Couple walk outside (8) Same Return %% B1: (8) Foot Couple Sashay + Head Couple walks outside (8) Same Return %% B2: (4) Men Star Left 1/2 (12) {Diagonal} Opposite Swing C1: (4) Ladies Star Right 1/2 (12) Partner Swing C2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Yin-Yang - Left hand PERSON leads {1} CallingNotes: In this version, unlike the original, the dance is single progression AND THE DANCERS SWAP BETWEEN CENTER AND ENDS EACH TIME. {1} Yin-Yang - the left hand PERSON will sometimes be a woman! The effect of the Yin-Yang is that dancers will trade places with the line behind them, and dancers will trade sides of the set. Left hand person leads left and back, and then across the the set. #********************************************* Title: The Bold Highlander DV #1 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman Proper A1: (4) Star Right 1/2 (6) Ones Down the Set {1} (6) Ones Return A2: (4) Star Right 1/2 {2} (6) Twos Down the Set (6) Twos Return B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Balance the Ring + Petronella Spin Right B2: (8) Balance the Ring + Petronella Spin Right (8) Balance the Ring + Pass Through Across CallingNotes: {1} Ralph Page's writeup just said "down the outside and back". However I think the dance would flow much better if Man #1 walked down the INSIDE while lady #1 goes down the outside. Then they both turn left and Man #1 retuns up the OUTSIDE while lady #1 comes up the inside. This flows beautifully into the following RH star. {2} Similar to A1. LADY #2 goes down the inside, etc. #********************************************* Title: President DV #1 From: The Mussey manuscript 1795 Music: 64 Beat Tune Proper A1: (8) Second Corners Set 2x, turn single to retire {1} (8) First Corners Set 2x, turn single to retire A2: (16) Actives down the outside & return B1: (16) Actives Chassez down the middle + return and cast B2: (8) Actives Cross-Arm Swing {twice around} {2} (8) Actives Do-si-Do NotesOther: {1} The old manuscript had "counter balance", with no time given. Counter Balance suggests "Set" to me, so I (DJN) stole a step from an ECD here. {2} Manuscript had "mollinette, alamand twice". I needed something that would take 16 counts. #********************************************* Title: Genet's Recall DV #2 Author1: Traditional Music: Jack's Delight Type: Contra Formation: Triple Minor ContraForm: Proper Progression: Single A1: (16) Actives Down the Outside & Back A2: (4) Actives Cross + down the outside past one + TWOS MOVE UP (4) Ones and Threes Balance (8) Ones and Threes Do-si-Do B1: (8) Actives Balance & Two-hand Turn 1/2 {end facing up} (8) Actives up the center and cast off B2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through NotesOther: Just don't think that going up the center past two standing couples and then casting all in 8 counts is going to work. Hmmm - awkward transition from final RL to down the outside? Or do the actives join right hands across and then push away? NotesOtherPre: Urtext = Down the outside and back Cross Over, pass one couple, balance & swing the next Balance & Swing Partner in the center Up the center with partner and cast off Right & Left Four #********************************************* Title: Newlywed's Reel DV #1 Author1: Ted Sannella Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 2 Music: Reel Ti Jean Rating: 4 Proper A1: (4) Actives Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Wave of Four Balance (4) Actives Allemande Right 1x (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 1x A2: (8) Dual Oval Promenades - ladies up, men down + Turn Alone (8) Return B1: (4) Actives Allemande Partner Left 1x (12) Neighbor Swing B2: (16) Actives Forward & Cross-arm Swing {Back away to PROPER lines} #********************************************* Title: Cocheco Hornpipe DV #1 Author1: Mal Hayden Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 29 Rating: 1.5 Improper A1: (8) Actives Do-si-Do (8) Actives Swing A2: (16) Actives down the center, separate return up the outside to home B1: (16) {Actives face down} Grand Right & Left along the line {1} B2: (4) {Former} Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (12) {First} Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} N1:R N2:L N3:R N4:Allemande L 1x (10 cts so far) + N3:R N2:L N1:R --> everyone is back home. NotesOther: Fairly similar to "Salute to Larry Jennings", but not as good. #********************************************* Title: The Martha Washington DV #10 Author1: Unknown From: John Bellamy via Louise Winston via Ralph Page Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) {Face Partner} Half Sashay Across the Set {1} %% P Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Set in Long Lines (4) Circle Left 1/2 B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} Ladies pass back to back. #********************************************* Title: Seaway Jig DV #2 Author1: Ed Butenhof Proper A1: (4) Actives 2-hand turn 1/2 (8) Circle Left 3/4 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B1: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do (8) Men Do-si-Do B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Actives Half Figure Eight Above NotesOther: This works, and is close to the original (or maybe it IS the original), but I like DV #3 better. #********************************************* Title: Roy's Wife DV #2 Author1: Traditional Improper A1: (8) Actives Right Hand Balance & Box-the-Gnat {1} (8) Actives Do-si-Do A2: (6) Actives down the center + Turn Alone (6) Return (4) Lead lady in front + Cast off %% B1: (8) Actives Star Right 1x with couple below (8) {Same} Star Left B2: (8) {with couple above} Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through #********************************************* Title: Fireman's Mixer DV #3 BAD Type: Contra Formation: Mescolamza ContraForm: Improper Progression: Single Music: AA-BB-C A1: (16) Outside Four sashay 7 steps towards center (splitting insides), while inside four walk 7 steps away from center. Return %% Down 2 A2: (16) Same, with roles reversed %% Down 2 B1: (8) Outside Four Ladies Chain (8) Inside Four Right & Left Through B2: (8) Outside Four Right & Left Through (8) Inside Four Ladies Chain C1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Parallel Right Hand Stars 1x C2: (4) Left Diagonals Pass Through {DON'T turn around} (4) Right Diagonals Pass Through {DON'T turn around} CallingNotes: NEED A BIG HALL WITH LOTS OF ROOM. Men end in same line, but have swapped sides and are facing the other way. Ladies end progressed, and facing original direction. NotesOther: This dance cannot be done as a Four-facing-four. #********************************************* Title: The Boston March DV #1 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman Type: Contra Formation: Triplet ContraForm: Proper Progression: 123 -> 231 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed 7 DayComposed: 28 Music: Kitchen Reel A1: (16) Actives down the outside and back A2: (16) Actives down the center, Turn As Couples + Return + Cast off %% N Almd B1: (8) {Top Two} Circle Left 1x (8) Balance the Ring + Ones Cross and go to bottom {Threes move up} B2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through NotesOther: Added the couples turn in A2, and the balance/cross after the CL. #********************************************* Title: Salutation DV #1 Author1: Ted Sannella YearComposed: 1980 Rating: 4 Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Gents allemande left 1/2 and form a wave of four across, partner in right. Balance the wave. %% M Almd | Wave 4 (8) Partner Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Right Diagonal Right & Left Through B1: (12) Circle Left 1.25 {1} (4) Pass Through Up or Down B2: (8) Swing Neighbor #2 {the one you meet} (8) Right & Left Through CallingNotes: {1} The CL 1.25 is leisurely. NotesOther: The original said, "All gents balance partner while crossing over. All Swing Partners." My rendition avoids a callers note, "While swinging partners, the actives most move down a little while the inactives move up so that couples who did the final RL are the same four who go nose to nose on the forward & back." I could see how couples would have to shift a bit during the swing if the dance starts with the lady leading her man across and swinging him, but the shift, as described, DOESN'T bring you across from the couple you did the RL with. #********************************************* Title: The Martha Washington DV #1 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman From: John Bellamy via Louise Winston via Ralph Page Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) {Face Partner} Sashay Across the Set + 2-Hand Turn 1/2 {1} %% P Swing B1: (8) Sashay Partner Back + 2-Hand Turn 1/2 %% P Swing (8) Men Do-si-Do 1x B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: {1} Ladies passing back to back. Ditto going back. #********************************************* Title: Spanking Jack DV #7 Music: Quigley's Reel Level: Easy GenderFree: 2 Improper A1: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x A2: (16) Actives down the center + Turn Alone + Cast {--> Actives are below} B1: (8) Actives Gypsy 1.5 {1} (8) Inactives Gypsy 1.5 B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Balance the Ring + California Twirl {1} CallingNotes: Call as "Twirl to Swap". Couples raise joined hands to form an arch. RH person ducks under while LH person walks into RH person's spot. CallingNotes: {1} Lines are briefly proper here. Ones are below the twos. #********************************************* Title: Summit Reel DV #1 Author1: Tony Saletan Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 15 Improper A1: (8) Active Couple Do-si-Do (8) Star Left 1x A2: (8) Twos See-Saw (8) Star Right 1x B1: (8) {Same} Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Neighbor Cross-Arm Swing {no swap} B1: (8) Promenade Across (8) Right & Left Through NotesOther: Separating the stars with LLFB makes the dance a bit harder. Dancers have to go all the way around. #********************************************* Title: St. Lawrence Jig Improper RP DV #1 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 17 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-17 22:27:30 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-17 22:27:30 GMT Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left {F:3/4 M:1.25} {1} (8) One's Swing {no swap} A2: (8) Down the Hall {ones center} Four in Line + Turn Alone (8) Return and Fold the Line %% N Almd B1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Neighbor Swing {no swap} B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Right 1x CallingNotes: {1} Timing is everything here. #1 lady takes dainty steps and only goes 3/4 round. #1 man is hot to swing, so he hustles 1.25. Actives meet right-to-right in center and swing. NotesOther: Starting to get similar to "Dog Branch Reel" CallingCard: Neighbor Left -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N Left Al | Alle- Mande # # --- # # Ones Swing Ones Swing | (4) --- # # Down-the Hall -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Down.4 | Four-in Line # # --- Turn-a Lone-and Come-on Back Ret Fold | (4) --- Fold-the Line Circle Left -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Circle L | (4) --- # # Neighbor Swing N Swing | (4) --- # # Long Lines -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Star Right Star R | Once-a Round # # --- # New Neighbor Left #********************************************* Title: Come and See Me DV #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 9 Proper A1: (8) Actives trade places passing by right and go down the outside below past one {+ Twos move up} %% (8) Active Couple Swing {swing and swap, end facing up, all proper} A1: (4) Active Gent Rolls Partner Right to Left (12) Neighbor Swing {no swap} B1: (8) Circle Left (8) Circle Right B2: (8) Actives Half Figure Eight Above (8) Long Lines Forward & Back #********************************************* Title: Douglass' Favorite DV #2 Type: Contra Formation: Other FormationOther: Triples Sicilian Circle Setup: Formation - lady between two men, facing three opposite; the same around the hall. A1: (16) Balance the Ring + All Six Circle Left 1x A2: (4) Balance the Ring (6) Centers Right Elbow Swing right-hand opposite {1} (6) Centers Left Elbow Swing the other opposite B1: (8) {with ends of opposite line} Circle Left Three Hands 1x (4) Centers Turn 180 CCW and pass left (4) {With own line} Circle Left 1/2 + Open to line B2: (8) Lines of Three go Forward & Back (4) Lines Set Right & Left %% (4) Pass Through to new opposites. CallingNotes: {1} If this were contra corners, the center person would right elbow turn his first corner. After the two elbow turns the centers stand back to back in the center, facing their two opposites. NotesOther: A great dance for a crowd with poor gender balance. This dance could also be done in lines. This dance works with an excess of men as described, or with an excess of women (put men in the center). NOT SURE ABOUT TIMING OF A2!!!! With a balance it seem borderline too busy. Without one it seems borderline too slow. #********************************************* Title: Cumberland Reel DV #1 Author1: Traditional Type: Contra ContraForm: Proper Level: Beginner Formation: Quadruplet A1: (8) {Two Groups of Four} Star Right 1x (8) {Same} Star Left 1x A2: (8) Top Couple down the set {Man outside, lady inside, 8 steps} (8) Man #1 joins partner + Return up the Center B1: (8) {All face up} Actives Cast, Fountain Promenade to bottom %% Prom Set (8) Top Couple {now at bottom} Arch, others duck through B2: (16) Everyone Balance & Swing Partner NotesOther: I'm sure I've done this, but I don't have the title. #********************************************* Title: Maple Leaf Jig DV #1 Author1: Ralph Page YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed 24 Rating: 2 Improper A1: (8) Ones Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Swing {to Swap} A2: (8) Lines of Four down the hall + turn as couples (8) Return + Fold the line B1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x B2: (8) Ladies Chain Across (8) Ladies Chain Back NotesOther: Very close to (and better than) "Julie's Contra", which starts with neighbor DSD + actives swing. #********************************************* Title: French Four DV #3c Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy Rating: 3 Proper A1: (8) Ones pull by right, go below + Twos move up (8) Ones 2-Hand Turn 1.5 {end facing up} A2: (8) Twos pull by right, go below + Ones move up {1} (8) Twos 2-Hand Turn 1.5 {end facing up} {2} B1: (5) Ones SASHAY {5 steps} down the center (5) Return (6) Ones Separate & go down the outside one place {twos move up} B2: (16) Twos Balance & Swing {end facing up} CallingNotes: It will help if couples waiting at the ends stand apart from the rest of the line. This will help them resist the urge to re-enter too soon. End couples must wait a full dance cycle! {1} Twos are now above the ones, BUT THEY ARE STILL TWOS. {2} So far everyone is back home and in proper lines. Tell dancers to sashay 5 steps down. That will leave plenty of time for the cast. CallingCard: # # Ones Pull-by ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Pull R Go | Right # Go Below --- Twos-move Up Ones 2-Hand Bal/Box | Turn Once-and-a Half # --- # # Twos Pull-by ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Pull R Go | Right # Go Below --- Ones-move Up Twos 2-Hand Bal/Box | Turn Once-and-a Half --- # # Ones Sashay ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 SASHAY | Down-the Hall # # --- Come-on Back # # Cast | # Separate-and-Go Below --- Twos-move Up Twos Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Twos B&S | # # #-and Swing # --- (4) | # # # # --- End-facing Up Ones Pull-by #********************************************* Title: Irish Washerwoman DV #2 Author1: Traditional Level: Beginner djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-17 22:50:22 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-17 22:50:22 GMT Proper A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Gypsy Partner Right 1/2 + Back Up Four Steps A2: (8) Long lines and, forward and back (8) Gypsy Partner Left 1/2 + Back Up Four Steps B1: (8) Ones Down the Center + Turn Alone {1} (8) Ones Cast Out and Below Twos + Twos move up B2: (8) {Same Sex} Right and left through (8) Right and left through NotesOther: A1/A2 same as Ralph's version, but this one avoids the complexity of the "Beaux of Albany" style cast/move up. {1} Lady will be on the left going down. CallingCard: Long Lines -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Half Gypsy Gyp Trade | # #-and Fall Back --- # # Long Lines -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Half Gypsy Gyp Trade | # #-and Fall Back --- # # Ones Down-the -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Ones Down | Center # # # --- Turn-a Lone-and Come-on Back Alone Cast | # # # Hand --- Cast # Right-and Left -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 RL | Across # Wheel-a Round --- # # Right-and Left RL | Back # Wheel-a Round --- # # Long Lines #********************************************* Title: Figure Eight DV #1 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 Level: Easy Rating: 2 Improper A1: (16) Ones dance a full figure eight through the Twos {1} A2: (16) Actives Balance & Swing A2: (16) Actives down the center + return + cast B1: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through CallingNotes: SHORT SETS. Very boring for Twos. {1} Twos stay put. Ones do two half eights in a row. NotesOther: Changed to Improper. Added the swing in A2. #********************************************* Title: Douglass' Favorite DV #1 Type: Contra Formation: Other FormationOther: Triples Sicilian Circle Setup: Formation - lady between two men, facing three opposite; the same around the hall. A1: (16) Balance the Ring + All Six Circle Left 1x A2: (4) Balance the Ring (6) Centers Right Elbow Swing right-hand opposite {1} (6) Centers Left Elbow Swing the other opposite B1: (8) {with ends of opposite line} Circle Left Three Hands 1x (8) Circle Right Three Hands 1x B2: (8) Centers turn around and allemande right 1.5 while ends go Forward & Back %% N Almd | LLFB (8) Wavy line of centers balance and slip right while ends pass through %% Long Wave CallingNotes: {1} If this were contra corners, the center person would right elbow turn his first corner. After the two elbow turns the centers stand back to back in the center, facing their two opposites. NotesOther: A great dance for a crowd with poor gender balance. This dance could also be done in lines. This dance works with an excess of men as described, or with an excess of women (put men in the center). #********************************************* Title: Irish Hornpipe DV #1 Author1: Traditional Rating: Beginner Proper A1: (8) Actives Do-si-Do (8) Twos Swing {end facing up} A2: (6) Actives Sashay Down %% Down 2 (6) Actives Sashay Back %% (4) Cast Off %% B1: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x B2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through CallingNotes: Part of the fun is for the twos to swing as long as possible before the ones split them up. NotesOther: Similar to "Fisher's Hornpipe" and "Roy's Wife DV #2". Both of these have the same A2-B2. #********************************************* Title: Genet's Recall DV #2b Author1: Traditional Music: Jack's Delight Proper A1: (16) Actives Down the Outside & Back A2: (8) Actives Right-hand Balance, Pull by go below one (twos move up) (8) {Future Neighbor} Do-si-Do B1: (8) Actives Balance & Two-hand Turn 1/2 {end facing up} (8) Actives up the center and cast off B2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through NotesOther: Just don't think that going up the center past two standing couples and then casting all in 8 counts is going to work. #********************************************* Title: Country Fair DV #1 Author1: Ted Sannella YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 9 Level: Beginner Rating: 4 Improper A1: (8) Actives down the center, go below two (8) Actives separate and come back up the outside, passing one. Twos move up. A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Actives Do-si-Do Partner B1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x B2: (8) Neighbor See-Saw 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing NotesOther: Organize in short lines! 5 couples max. The inactive part is pretty boring, but this is a nice beginner dance. #********************************************* Title: North Country Jig DV #1 Author1: Ed Butenhof Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 12 Improper A1: (8) Ones Gypsy 1x {1} (8) {Briskly} Circle Left 1x A2: (8) Lines of Four Down the Hall (ones center) + Turn Alone (8) return + cast B1: (8) Right & Left Through {with hand cast} (8) Right & Left Through {with hand cast} B2: (8) Circle RIGHT 1x {2} (8) Long Lines Forward & Back CallingNotes: {1} Don't Rush! This is as close to touching as you get in this dance, so make the most of it. {2} Note position before the CR. To make the dance even easier, you could just fold the line after the down-the-hall, and Do-si-Do instead of gypsy. CallingCard: Ones Gypsy -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Ones Gyp | Keep-it Slow # # --- # # Circle Left Circ L 1x | Once-a Round Make-it Brisk --- # # Line-of Four -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Down.4 | Ones Center Down-the Hall -- Turn-a Lone Come-on Back Ret + Cast | # # # Hand --- Cast # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 RL | RL | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Circ R 1x | | #********************************************* Title: Jamaica Plain Jig DV #1 Author1: Louise Winston Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x A2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Actives Allemande Right 1x {1} B1: (6) Down the Hall Four in Line (4) Ones Arch, Twos duck Through (6) Ones Pull New Twos Back up the set %% B2: (16) Do-si-Do with Neighbor #2 and Swing CallingNotes: {1} Lady #1 needs to turn 180 to face down. #********************************************* Title: Fireman's Dance DV #2 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 Type: Contra Formation: Mescolamza ContraForm: Improper Progression: Single Rating: 2 A1: (16) Outside Four sashay 7 steps towards center (splitting insides), while inside four walk 7 steps away from center. Return %% Down 2 A2: (16) Same, with roles reversed %% Down 2 B1: (8) Outside Four Ladies Chain while Inside Four Right & Left Through (8) Outside Four Right & Left Through while Inside Four Ladies Chain B2: (4) Center two ladies trade (4) End two ladies Trade (8) Swing Other Partner {end facing original direction} CallingNotes: NEED A BIG HALL WITH LOTS OF ROOM. Ladies zig-zag around the hall. Men always stay inside or outside. Each time through the dance, you swap partners in your line of four. NotesOther: Simultaneous action in B1 makes this difficult to call. Having center two ladies trade first lets them clear the center for the end ladies. #********************************************* Title: New York Hornpipe DV #1 Author1: Traditional Level: Beginner Rating: 3 Proper A1: (8) Lady #1 Do-si-Do with Man #2 (8) Man #1 Do-si-Do with Lady #2 A2: (16) Actives down the center, turn alone, return + Cast off B1: (16) Actives Gypsy & Swing Partner {Back into proper lines} B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) {With Next Neighbors} Star Right 1x #********************************************* Title: All the Way to Galway DV #1 Author1: Dick Castner Level: Easy Improper A1: (8) Active Couples down the center (8) Separate, come up the outside A2: (8) Actives Do-si-Do Partner (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do B1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ones Swing NotesOther: Although still pretty easy, dancers swap with their neighbor during the swing, so it's not quite beginner-easy. #********************************************* Title: Brookfield Fancy DV #2 Author1: Herbie Gaudreau Author2: Dave Notman Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Ladies Do-si-Do A2: (16) {Same} Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (8) Right & Left Through {aka walk across & wheel around} {1} (8) Right & Left Through B2: (8) Star Left 1x (8) Star Right 1x CallingNotes: {1} "Last time I called this, dancers tended to rush the RL". NotesOther: This version has the Bal & Swing instead of the less traditional Swing followed by LLFB. CallingCard: # # Neighbor Left ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N Al 1.5 | Once-and-a Half # # --- # # Ladies Do-si ... W.DSD | Do Once-a Round # --- # # Neighbor Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 N B&S | # # #-and Swing --- (4) | (4) --- # # Walk Across ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 RL | # # -and Wheel Around --- # # Do-it Again RL | Cross-and Wheel # # --- # # Star Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Star L | (4) --- # # Star Right Star R | (4) --- # New Neighbor Left ... #********************************************* Title: Little Ben DV #1 Author1: Traditional YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 24 Level: Beginner-Easy Proper A1: (8) Up a Double and Back %% LLFB (8) Long Lines Forward & Back A2: (8) Ones down the middle, turn alone (8) Ones return + Hand cast with Twos {1} B1: (4) Ones Cross set passing by the left {3} (12) Ones Swing the One Above %% N Swing B2: (16) Balance the Ring + Everyone Swing Partners (end facing up - PROPER) CallingNotes: THIS DANCE NEEDS LOTS OF ROOM. {1} Twos face the band. Have ones stand between the twos, then handy hand wheel as couples 3/4 to face across. Swing ends where you began it. {3} Bit awkward for #1 man here. CallingNotes: {1} Twos face the band. Have ones stand between the twos, then handy hand wheel as couples 3/4 (Ones fwd, twos back) to face across. Swing ends where you began it. CallingCard: # # # Up-a ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Up a Double| Double-n Back # # --- # Face-a Cross Lines LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Ones Down-the ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Down.2 | Center # # # --- Turn-a Lone Come-on Back | # # Twos-face Up --- Hand Cast # Ones-Go ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Ones Cross | Swing your-Neighbor # # --- (4) N.Swing | (4) --- Face-a Cross Balance-the Ring ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 P.B&S | # #-and Partner Swing --- (4) | (4) --- End Facing Up Up-a #********************************************* Title: Jenny Nettle DV #1 Author1: Traditional Proper A1: (2) First Corners Turn in place CCW 180 {1} (6) {Same} Orbit the others CCW 1/2 %% Prom Set (8) {Same} Allemande Left 1.5 %% N Almd A2: (2) Second Corners Turn in place CW 180 (6) {Same} Orbit the others CW 1/2 %% Prom Set (8) {Same} Allemande RIGHT 1.5 %% N Almd B1: (16) Actives down the center, turn alone, return & Cast to middle B2: (8) {With New Neighbors} Circle Left (8) {Same} Circle Right CallingNotes: {1} Identify first corners. Then have the first corners point to their left. Announce that first corners will do a turn in place, so man #1 will turn up and then out, lady #2 will turn down and then out, then they orbit the other two to trade places. {2} Similar instructions for second corners, except that everything is reversed. NotesOther: Changes = Converted from triple minor. Reversed the direction of the allemandes. Could gypsy instead of allemande. #********************************************* Title: Fireman's Dance DV #6 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 7 Type: Contra Formation: Mescolamza ContraForm: Improper Progression: Single Rating: 3 Level: Easy A1: (16) Outside Four sashay 7 steps towards center (splitting insides), while inside four walk 7 steps away from center. Return %% Down 2 A2: (8) Outside Four Ladies Chain (8) Inside Four Right & Left Through B1: (8) Outside Four Right & Left Through (8) Inside Four Ladies Chain B2: (8) Ladies Grand Chain {to other partner} (4) {Two Circles} Circle Left 1/2 (4) Pass Through CallingNotes: NEED A BIG HALL WITH LOTS OF ROOM. Ladies zig-zag around the hall. Men always stay inside or outside. Each time through the dance, you swap partners in your line of four. NotesOther: Can be done as a four facing four. No swings. #********************************************* Title: Kitchen Hornpipe (Duple Minor) DV #1 Author1: Ralph Page YearComposed: 1972 Improper A1: (16) Actives Balance & Swing the one below A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x B1: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x B2: (8) {With couple above} Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through NotesOther: Eliminated the mid dance multi-progression. Could also do oval right/left to liven things up. #********************************************* Title: French Four DV #2 Author1: Traditional Level: Beginner Improper A1: (8) Actives Right-hand Balance Partner + Cross & Go Below One + Twos move up (8) Actives Right-hand Balance + Allemande Right 1/2 A1: (8) Twos Right-hand Balance Partner + Cross & Go Below One + Ones move up (8) Twos Right-hand Balance + Allemande Right 1/2 {1} B1: (6) Actives Sashay Down (6) Actives Sashay Back (4) Actives Cast around Twos B2: (8) {With same} Right & Left Through {2} (8) {With same} Right & Left Through CallingNotes: {1} So now everyone is where they started. {2} RL = Pass Through Across, join left hands only and wheel (no arm around waist). This leaves right hands free for the actives to balance at the start of the dance. #********************************************* Title: Figure Eight DV #2 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 Rating: 3 Level: Intermediate Proper A1: (16) Ones dance a full figure eight through the Twos {1} A2: (16) Actives down the center + return + cast B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) {With couple Above} Star Right 1x B2: (8) {With couple Above} Star Left 1x (8) Twos Left Shoulder Gypsy 1x CallingNotes: {1} Twos stay put. Ones do two half eights in a row. NotesOther: For more advanced dancers, have actives star right with the right hand couple (so the actives separate), then star left with the left hand couple (actives trade stars). This gets hard at the end where dancers have to include ghosts in their stars. #********************************************* Title: Seaway Jig DV #3 Author1: Ed Butenhof Level: Intermediate Rating: 4 Music: With Ghosts a Jig at 116 worked ok. Slow and flowing is better. Proper A1: (4) Actives 2-hand turn 1/2 (8) Circle Left 3/4 {1} (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 {2} A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B1: (8) {Holding Courtesy Turn} Two by Two go Forward & Back %% LLFB (8) Ladies Do-si-Do B2: (8) Men Do-si-Do (8) Actives Half Figure Eight Above CallingNotes: {1} Magic Moment here - ladies assist their partners into the left allemande. {2} Magic Moment here - men assist the neighbor lady into the chain. #********************************************* Title: New York Hornpipe DV #2 Author1: Traditional Level: Beginner Easy Rating: 4 Proper A1: (8) {Same Sex} Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through A2: (8) Lady #1 Do-si-Do with Man #2 {1} (8) Man #1 Do-si-Do with Lady #2 B1: (16) Actives down the center, turn alone, return + Cast off B2: (16) Actives Balance & Swing Partner {Back into proper lines} CallingNotes: {1} These two - the second corners - will easily know who they are because they will be moving forward at the end of the second RL. NotesOther: Flows really well. Teach RL at start when you have their attention. Main difficulty will be getting dancers to reorient after the Actives Swing in B2. #********************************************* Title: Fit as a Fiddle DV #5 Author1: Ted Sannella Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 23 Improper A1: (8) Ones Do-si-Do (8) Circle Left 3/4 A2: (4) Balance the Ring (4) Roll Neighbor Across {Keep it tight! Use 2 hands!} (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Men Tease the Ladies {1} (8) Ladies Tease the Men {2} B2: (8) {Men Chase the Ladies} Circular Promenade 3/4 CW {3} (8) {Ladies turn back CW, Same} Neighbor Swing {4} CallingNotes: {1} Ladies walk four steps forward, then turn around and walk back to place, flirting with neighbor all the while. {2} After the men tease the ladies, they walk back to place and face out. {3} Circular Promenade = RH Star without hands. HOW FAR - Ladies will end across the set, where neighbor is now standing. Men - you will end where your partner is now standing. {4} Identify new neighbors before DSD of first walkthrough! CallingCard: # # Ones Do-si ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Ones DSD | Do # # # --- # # Circle Left ... CL 3/4 | Three Places # # --- # # # Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 P.Swing | # # Neighbor Roll --- Away # # Partner Prom | Swing # # # --- # # Men Tease-the ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 M Tease | Ladies # # # --- # # Ladies Tease-the ... W Tease | Men # # # --- Ladies-face Out Men ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 C Prom 3/4 | Chase-em # # # --- # # Ladies-turn Back ... N.Swing | Neighbor Swing # # --- # # Ones Do-si ... #********************************************* Title: Miss Brown's Reel DV #1 Author1: Traditional YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 24 Proper A1: (16) Ones Cross {passing right} + Neighbor Swing A2: (4) Actives Sashay Down %% Down 2 (4) Actives 2-Hand turn 1/2 %% (4) Sashay Back (4) Cast Around Twos + Twos move up B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Actives Gypsy 1x B1: (8) Right & Left Through {1} (8) Right & Left Through CallingNotes: {1} Do this as pass through across by right + join inside hands and wheel CCW 1/2. NotesOther: Having actives gypsy instead of swing in B1 avoids the awkwardness of a swing followed by a retreat to proper lines. Besides, the ones had their fun during the sashay. #********************************************* Title: Bricklayer's Hornpipe DV #1 Author1: Traditional Level: Intermediate Proper A1: (8) Actives Half Figure Eight through Twos (8) Actives Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (8) Actives Down the Outside {past one} + Move to center (8) Actives return + Cast off B1: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Man #1 2-hand turns Lady #2 %% 12 Corners | N Swing B2: (8) Man #2 2-hand turns Lady #1 %% 12 Corners | N Swing (8) Right & Left Through CallingNotes: There should be some extra time in the down/back/cast sequence. To further simplify this dance, LLFBs could be substituted for RLs. #********************************************* Title: Speed the Plow DV #1 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 15 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-17 22:38:26 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-17 22:38:26 GMT Improper A1: (4) Men walk four little steps forward (starting with left) (4) Wave of Men Balance Left & Right {1} (4) Men Allemande {Same Sex} Neighbor by the Left 1x %% N Almd (4) Men retreat A1: (4) Ladies walk four little steps forward (starting with right) (4) Wave of Ladies Balance Right & Left {2} (4) Ladies Allemande {Same Sex} Neighbor by the Right 1x %% N Almd (4) Ladies retreat B1: (16) Ones Down the Center + Turn Alone + Return & Hand Cast B2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through {1} CallingNotes: {1} At this point take hands four (for purposes of orientation) with new neighbors. CallingCard: Men Forward -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Wave Men | To-a Wave Balance Left -- # # Allemande Left Al L | # # Back To-your -- Lines # Ladies Forward -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Wave Women | To-a Wave Balance Right -- # # Allemande Right Al R | # # Back To-your -- Lines # Ones Down-the -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Ones Down | Center # # # -- Turn-a Lone-and Come-on Back Ret Cast | # # # Hand -- Cast # Right-and Left -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 RL | Across # Wheel-as Couples -- # # Right-and Left RL | Back # Wheel-as Couples -- # # Men Forward #********************************************* Title: The Graces DV #1 Author1: Traditional Level: Beginner Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 1x A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Right 1x B1: (16) Actives down the center, return and cast to middle B2: (8) {Actives and couple above, Same Sex} Right & Left Through (8) {Same} Right & Left Through NotesOther: Converted from triple minor, and compressed to a 64 beat contra tune by leaving out the twos-down-the-center and the stars. COULD ALSO BE IMPROPER. Related Dances - "Wild Goose Chase", "Irish Washerwoman", "Cincinnati Hornpipe", "Christmas Hornpipe" #********************************************* Title: Figure Eight DV #4 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 Rating: 3 Level: Easy-Intermediate Improper A1: (16) Ones dance a full figure eight through the Twos {1} A2: (16) Twos dance a full figure eight through the Ones B1: (16) Actives down the center + return + cast B2: (16) Ones Balance & Swing CallingNotes: {1} Twos stay put. Ones do two half eights in a row. #********************************************* Title: Fit as a Fiddle DV #4 Author1: Ted Sannella Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 27 Rating: 1 Improper A1: (8) Actives Do-si-Do (8) Circle Left 3/4 A2: (8) Swing Partner (8) Promenade Across B1: (8) Ladies Tease the Men {1} (8) Men Tease the Ladies B2: (4) Ladies Pull by Right (8) {Same} Swing Neighbor CallingNotes: {1} Ladies walk four steps forward, then turn around and walk back to place. NotesOther: Could also have A2 = pass through across + Swing partner. TODO: Decommission this ver and write up variant. CallingCard: # # Ones Do-si ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Ones DSD | Do # # # --- # # Circle Left ... CL 3/4 | Three Places # # --- # Partner Short Swing ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 P.Swing | (4) --- # That's Enough Promen- ... Prom | Ade # # # --- # # Ladies Tease-the ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 W.DSD | Men # # # --- # # Men Tease-the ... M.DSD | Ladies # # # --- # # Ladies Pull-by ... B2 Lad R+ | Right # Neighbor Swing --- (4) N.Swing | (4) --- # # Ones Do-si ... #********************************************* Title: Dorchester March DV #3 Author1: Traditional YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 13 Music: Behind the Old Briar Patch Proper A1: (16) Actives down the outside & back A2: (8) Actives RH balance + pull by right and go down outside to #2 spot while Twos move up (8) Actives Half Figure Eight Above B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Twos Swing {all face up} B2: (8) Up a Double and Back (4) Twos Separate and walk one place down the outside while ones move up (4) Ones Separate and walk one place down the outside while twos move up. NotesOther: TODO - Call at English Country This has a nice moment at the very end where ones briefly face up and touch inside hands before casting down the outside past new twos. #********************************************* Title: Kitchen Hornpipe (Duple Minor) DV #2 Author1: Ralph Page YearComposed: 1972 Improper A1: (16) Actives Balance & Swing the one below A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x B1: (8) {With Couple Above} Star Right 1x (8) {With Couple Below} Star Left 1x {1} B2: (8) {With couple above} Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through CallingNotes: {1} The RH star will leave the ladies facing diagonally outwards. Ladies must spin CW in place about 1/2 to face across. NotesOther: Could also do oval right/left to liven things up. #********************************************* Title: Forest de Bondi DV #2b Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 16 Improper A1: (8) Actives down the center + Turn Alone (8) return + hand cast A2: (8) {Same Four} Circle Left 1x (8) {Same} Circle Right 1x B1: (8) {Same} Ladies Chain {1} (8) {Same} Ladies Chain B2: (16) Twos Gypsy & Swing {end facing up, no swap} {2} NotesOther: {1} Left-hand person (Gents) help their neighbor lady (the right-hand person) into the chain. {2} Have the Twos note their position before they swing. The will return to their pre-swing position. The Twos will want to swing as long as possible and then jump out of the way as the ones come charging down the center. NotesOther: Similar to Julie's Contra, except that the Twos swing instead of the ones. #********************************************* Title: Douglass' Favorite DV #3 Type: Contra Formation: Other FormationOther: Triples Sicilian Circle Setup: Formation - lady between two men, facing three opposite; the same around the hall. A1: (16) Balance the Ring + All Six Circle Left 1x A2: (4) Balance the Ring (6) Centers Right Elbow Swing right-hand opposite {1} (6) Centers Left Elbow Swing the other opposite B1: (4) {with ends of opposite line} Balance the Ring (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Balance the Ring (4) Centers return to own lines. B2: (12) Circle Left 1.5 + Open to lines {centers still center} (4) Pass Through {2} CallingNotes: {1} If this were contra corners, the center person would right elbow turn his first corner. After the two elbow turns the centers stand back to back in the center, facing their two opposites. {2} The ends will swap, but the centers remain centers. NotesOther: A great dance for a crowd with poor gender balance. This dance works with an excess of men as described, or with an excess of women (put men in the center). This dance works in lines as well as a sicilian circle. NOT SURE ABOUT TIMING OF A2!!!! With a balance it seem borderline too busy. Without one it seems borderline too slow. IF DONE AS CONTRA CORNERS IT WORKS FINE. COULD DO BASKET SWING IN B2?????? Not sure if timing is right. Rotation will be faster. #********************************************* Title: Fireman's Dance DV #5b Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 Type: Contra Formation: Mescolamza ContraForm: Improper Progression: Single Rating: 3 Level: Easy A1: (16) Outside Four sashay 7 steps towards center (splitting insides), while inside four walk 7 steps away from center. Return %% Down 2 B1: (8) Outside Four Ladies Chain while Inside Four Right & Left Through (8) Outside Four Right & Left Through while Inside Four Ladies Chain B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing C1: (4) Left Diagonals Pass Through {DON'T turn around} (4) Right Diagonals Pass Through {DON'T turn around} (8) {with new opposites} Lines of Four go Forward & Back CallingNotes: NEED A BIG HALL WITH LOTS OF ROOM. This dance could be done as a four facing four. Couples zig-zag the usual way. #********************************************* Title: Forest de Bondi DV #2 Author1: Traditional Improper A1: (8) Actives down the center + Turn Alone (8) return + hand cast A2: (8) {Same Four} Star Left 1x (8) {Same} Star Right B1: (8) {Same} Ladies Chain (8) {Same} Ladies Chain B2: (16) Twos Gypsy & Swing {end facing up} NotesOther: The Twos will want to swing as long as possible and then jump out of the way as the ones come charging down the center. #********************************************* Title: North Country Jig DV #1b Author1: Ed Butenhof Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 18 Improper A1: (8) Ones Gypsy 1x {1} (8) {Briskly} Circle Left 1x A2: (8) Lines of Four Down the Hall (ones center) + Turn Alone (8) return + cast B1: (8) Right & Left Through {with hand cast} (8) Right & Left Through {with hand cast} B2: (8) Circle RIGHT 1x {2} (8) Twos Swing {end facing the band} {3} CallingNotes: {1} Don't Rush! This is as close to touching as you get in this dance, so make the most of it. {2} Note position before the CR. {3} Schtick = Lady #2 tugs her partner into a swing. To make the dance even easier, you could just fold the line after the down-the-hall, and Do-si-Do instead of gypsy. #********************************************* Title: The Graces DV #2 Author1: Traditional Level: Beginner Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 1x A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Right 1x B1: (16) Actives down the center, return and cast to middle B2: (8) Actives Gypsy 1x (8) Star Left 1x NotesOther: Converted from triple minor, and compressed to a 64 beat contra tune by leaving out the twos-down-the-center and the final RL Four. This adaptation has a nice moment where, after the gypsy, lady #1 spurns her partner by turning her back to him for the left hand star. #********************************************* Title: Genet's Recall DV #3 Author1: Traditional Music: Jack's Delight Proper A1: (16) Actives down the outside + return A2: (8) Actives pull by right + down the outside past one + TWOS MOVE UP (8) {Same} Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ones Half Figure Eight up through the Twos B2: (8) {With same} Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through NotesOther: Lady #1 has to reverse direction going into the swing, but I think it will work. #********************************************* Title: Pop Goes the Weasel (English Country) DV #1 Author1: Traditional djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-17 21:37:47 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-17 21:37:47 GMT Music: Gaullimaufry "Hut on Staffin" at 104 Improper A1: (12) #1 Couple and Lady #2 Circle Left 1.75 {1} (4) Lady #2 ducks the under the arch A2: (12) #1 Couple and Man #2 Circle Left 1.5 (4) Man #2 ducks under the arch B1: (8) #1 Couple down the center + Turn Alone %% Down 2 (8) Return + hand cast B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) #1 Couple Swing {No swap, end facing a new Lady #2} CallingNotes: Form SHORT lines. {1} Teach 1.75 = 1x + until actives are facing across and lady #2's back is to her partner. Actually has a very stately feel to it. NotesOther: Shortened the final swing by inserting an LLFB. CallingCard: Circle Left-with -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Ac+L2 CL | Lady Two # # -- # # # # Pop | # # Ones Arch -- Pop-her Through Circle Left-with -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Ac+M2 CL | Gent Two # # -- # # # # Pop | # # Ones Arch -- Pop-him Through Down-the Hall -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Down.4 | # # # # -- Turn-a Lone-and Come-on Back Ret Cast | # # # Hand -- Cast # Long Lines -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # -- # # Ones Swing Act Sw | (4) -- # # Circle Left-with #********************************************* Title: Cumberland Reel DV #2 Author1: Traditional Type: Contra ContraForm: Proper Level: Easy-Intermediate Formation: Quadruplet A1: (8) {Top Two Couples} Star Right 1x (8) {Same} Star Left 1x A2: (8) Top Couple down the set {Man outside, lady inside, 8 steps} (8) Man #1 joins partner + Return up the Center B1: (16) {All face up} Actives Cast and other's follow in mirror circular promenades back to place. B2: (8) Actives sashay down the center, others move up one place {2} (8) All Balance Partner and {fast} 2-hand Turn 1x NotesOther: I THINK that the 2-hand turns should flow well into the star right, provided that dancers aren't too picky about taking hands before starting the star! A partner Do-si-Do could be substituted with the balance + 2-hand turn if that doesn't work. #********************************************* Title: Figure Eight DV #3 Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 Author1: Traditional Rating: 3 Level: Easy-Intermediate Proper A1: (16) Ones dance a full figure eight through the Twos {1} A2: (16) Twos dance a full figure eight through the Ones B1: (16) Actives down the center + return + cast B2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through CallingNotes: {1} Twos stay put. Ones do two half eights in a row. #********************************************* Title: Lexington Reel DV #1 Author1: Herbie Gaudreau YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 22 Rating: 1.5 Improper A1: (8) Actives Gypsy 1x {1} (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Back B1: (8) Star Left (8) Star Right B2: (4) Ladies Right-hand Balance (6) Ladies Chain (6) Ladies Chain CallingNotes: Lady #1 has to turn around to face her neighbor. NotesOther: Experimental choreography in B2! Mostly useful as a training dance, however it's a poor choice even for that! Aside from the hurried balance in B2, the dance lacks balances. #********************************************* Title: Brookfield Fancy DV #1c Author1: Herbie Gaudreau Author2: Dave Notman Rating: 2 djn_Printed: Blue, 2014-03-04 12:26:50 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-04 12:26:50 GMT Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Ladies Do-si-Do A2: (8) {Same} Neighbor Swing {no swap} (8) Long Lines Forward & Back B1: (2) Clap-Clap-Clap %% (6) Right & Left Through {aka walk across & wheel around} {1} (6) Right & Left Through B2: (8) Star Left 1x (8) Star Right 1x CallingNotes: Try to call the clapping by stamping your feet IN TIME. If people miss it, they will just skip it. NotesOther: 2014-02-08 Clintonville - Timing good (better than balance before RLs), but an older lady didn't like the foot stamp. Change to clapping. Push clap call closer to phrase end. CallingCard: # # Neighbor Left ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N Al 1.5 | Once-and-a Half # # --- # # Ladies Do-si ... W.DSD | Do Once-a Round # --- # # Neighbor Swing ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 N B&S | (4) --- That's Enough Long Lines | Forward-n Back (2) --- # # # Clap-clap ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 RL | Clap-and Right-n-Left Thr. # --- # # # Right-n-Left RL | Back # # # --- # # Star Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Star L | (4) --- # # Star Right Star R | (4) --- # New Neighbor Left ... #********************************************* Title: French Four DV #3 BAD Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy Rating: 1.5 Improper A1: (8) Ones Right Hand Balance + Box the Gnat (8) Ones pull by right, go below + Twos move up A2: (8) Twos Right Hand Balance + Box the Gnat (8) Twos pull by right, go below + Ones move up {1} B1: (5) Ones SASHAY down the center (5) Return (6) Ones Separate & go down the outside one place {twos move up} B2: (16) Twos Balance & Swing CallingNotes: {1} So far everyone is back home. Tell dancers to sashay 5 steps down. That will leave plenty of time for the cast. NotesOther: 2013-09-27 Trial at Clintonville was a bust. I didn't write "move up" into the calls, and then got off when I tried to insert it on the fly. In addition, B2 = Ones Swing (8) + Twos Swing (8). This did NOT work. Ones didn't end swings on time. Also, I subsequently found it was a little weird for the ones to move up, and then promptly sashay down. See #3b. CallingCard: # # Ones Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Bal/Box | # #-and Box-the Gnat --- # # Pull-by Right-and ... Pull Tr | Go-be Low Twos-move Up --- # # Twos Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Bal/Box | # #-and Box-the Gnat --- # # Pull-by Right-and ... Pull Tr | Go-be Low Ones-move Up --- # # Ones Sashay ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 SASHAY | Down-the Hall # # --- Come-on Back # # Cast | # Separate-and-Go Below --- Twos-move Up #-and Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Twos B&S | # # #-and Swing # --- (4) | # # # # --- End-facing Up Ones Balance #********************************************* Title: French Four DV #3b Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy Rating: 3 Proper A1: (8) Ones pull by right, go below + Twos move up (8) Ones Right Hand Balance + Box the Gnat A2: (8) Twos pull by right, go below + Ones move up (8) Twos Right Hand Balance + Box the Gnat {1} B1: (5) Ones SASHAY down the center (5) Return (6) Ones Separate & go down the outside one place {twos move up} B2: (16) Twos Balance & Swing {end facing up} CallingNotes: {1} So far everyone is back home and in proper lines. Tell dancers to sashay 5 steps down. That will leave plenty of time for the cast. NotesOther: TODO - Call at Clintonvill Oct 2013 CallingCard: # # Ones Pull-by ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Pull R Go | Right # Go Below --- Twos-move Up Ones Balance Bal/Box | # #-and Box-the Gnat --- # # Twos Pull-by ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Pull R Go | Right # Go Below --- Ones-move Up Twos Balance Bal/Box | # #-and Box-the Gnat --- # # Ones Sashay ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 SASHAY | Down-the Hall # # --- Come-on Back # # Cast | # Separate-and-Go Below --- Twos-move Up Twos Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Twos B&S | # # #-and Swing # --- (4) | # # # # --- End-facing Up Ones Pull-by #********************************************* Title: Fit as a Fiddle DV #3 Author1: Ted Sannella Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Swing Partner A2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Ladies Chain B1: (8) Ladies Forward (to Neighbor) and Back (8) Men Forward (to Neighbor) and Back B2: (8) Neighbor Swing (8) Long Lines Forward & Back NotesOther: Still not quite conformant to "the rules of contra", but closer. #********************************************* Title: Gone a Rovin' DV #1 Author1: Ralph Page Proper A1: (8) Actives Balance Partner + Box the Gnat (8) Actives Allemande Right 1x (4) Go down the outside one place while twos move up. A2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Right & Left Through Back B1: (8) {Future Neighbors} Star Left 1x (8) {First Neighbors} Star Right 1x B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Actives half figure eight above NotesOther: For the 1/2 Eight, Ralph wrote, "Actives up the center with partner to cast off on original side. #********************************************* Title: Ways of the World DV #1 Type: Triplet Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 15 Level: Beginner Music: Reggie's Cigar by Ralph Page (easy jig in Gj) Proper A1: (8) Top Couple walks down the center past two, cross (lady in front) %% Down 2 (8) Return up the outside and cross again at home (pass Partner left) %% A1: (8) Third Couple walks UP the center past two, cross (lady in front) %% Down 2 (8) Return down the outside and cross again at home (pass Partner left) %% B1: (4) Clap 4x (12) All Six {or top three couples} Circle Left 1x B2: (8) Lines of Three go Forward & Back (8) Top Couple Casts to Bottom, others move up NotesOther: Could also be done in lines of 4 provided that the top couple understands that they don't go all the way to the bottom in A1. IF DONE IN LINES OF FOUR, HAVE ONLY THE TOP THREE COUPLES CLAP AND CIRCLE LEFT. The Fourth couple will come in when the top couple casts to the very bottom. Be sure to break down the turn before the cast = top couple face each other => top couple face band => top couple keep turning until backs are to each other, now walk down outside. #********************************************* Title: Fiddle Hill Jig DV #3 Author1: Ralph Page Level: Beginner Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor See-Saw A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ones Swing B1: (8) Lines of Four down the set (8) Turn Alone & Come Back B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Star Left 1x NotesOtherPre: This avoids the problems with N Al L followed by Ones swing that the original and the other variants had. CallingCard: # # Neighbor Do-si ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N.DSD | Do # # # --- # # Neighbor Left ... N.See Saw | Do-si Do # # --- # # Long Lines ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Ones Swing Ones Swing | (4) --- # # Lines-of Four ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Down.4 | Down-the Hall # # --- Turn Alone Come-on Back | (4) --- Fold-the Line-and Circle Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Circle L | (4) --- # # Star Left Star L | (4) --- # New Neighbor Do-si ... #********************************************* Title: Morning Star DV #1 Author1: Traditional YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 24 Proper A1: (8) Man #1 + Lady #2 Do-si-Do 1x (8) Lady #1 + Man #2 Do-si-Do 1x A2: (16) Actives Balance & Swing {Swing to swap, end facing down} B1: (16) Actives Down the Center + Turn as Couples + Return & Cast B2: (8) {With same neighbors} Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through #********************************************* Title: Margaret's Fancy DV #1 Author1: Roger Whynot YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 24 # YearComposed v14#6 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Right-hand Balance + Box the Gnat (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do A2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back B1: (4) Ladies Trade passing right (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain {1} CallingNotes: {1} Use a modified ladies chain here - ladies allemande right 1/2 + Neighbor allemande left 3/4 --> men facing out. #********************************************* Title: The IOCA Reel DV #1 Author1: Al Smith Rating: 1.5 Improper A1: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Actives Swing in Center B1: (16) Actives Down the Center + Turn Alone + Cast B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain {1} CallingNotes: {1} Modified courtesy turn - twirl the lady as in swat-the-flea. NotesOther: IOCA stands for Intercollegiate Outing Club Association #********************************************* Title: Lads of Kildare DV #3 Author1: Ralph Page YearComposed: 1969 Level: Easy Improper A1: (8) Actives Gypsy 1x (8) Actives Do-si-Do A2: (8) Neighbor #1 Allemande Left 1.5 (8) {With Neighbor #2, Wrist Grip} Star Right 1x {1} B1: (16) Actives Balance & Swing {end facing up} B2: (8) Actives Half Figure Eight up through Twos (8) Long Lines Forward & Back CallingNotes: {1} Ideally, the neutral couples should wait with the lady on the left here, but tell dancers that if they get this wrong and their star looks a little odd, its OK. The dance will still work. #********************************************* Title: Circle Contra DV #1 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 10 Improper A1: (16) Pass Through Across + Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Men Orbit CCW 1/2 while Ladies Swap B1: (4) Balance the Ring (4) Actives Back up Four Little Steps (8) Line of Four Down the Set + Turn Alone B2: (8) Return + Twos Hand Cast Ones (8) Long Lines Forward & Back #********************************************* Title: Morning Star DV #2 Author1: Traditional Proper A1: (4) Actives join outside hands (M:L L:R) + Balance (4) Star Through (8) Actives Swing {end facing down} A2: (8) Actives Split Twos with Mirror Gypsy (8) Actives Right Shoulder Gypsy 1.5 B1: (16) Actives Down the Center + Turn as Alone + Return & Cast B2: (8) {With new neighbors} Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through #********************************************* Title: Lads of Kildare DV #2 Author1: Ralph Page YearComposed: 1969 Level: Intermediate Proper A1: (8) Actives Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Actives Do-si-Do A2: (8) Neighbor #1 Allemande Left 1.5 (8) {With Neighbor #2} Star Right 1x {1} B1: (8) Actives Swing {end facing up} (8) Actives go up through Neighbor #1 and Cast down. B2: (8) {With Neighbor #2, same sex} Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Back CallingNotes: {1} Ideally, the neutral couples should wait with the lady on the left here, but tell dancers that if they get this wrong and their star looks a little odd, its OK. The dance will still work. Kind of zippy! No balance-like moves to catch up. Note that this dance violates one of the "rules of contra". The ones swing ends in the middle of B1. NotesOther: This dance adapted from a triple minor. Changes = A1 put allemande first. F&B becomes DSD. A2 Star instead of CL. Ralph's descripton wasn't clear who did the RL sequence. #********************************************* Title: Circle Contra DV #2 Author1: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 10 Improper A1: (16) Pass Through Across + Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Men Orbit CCW 1/2 while Ladies Gypsy 1x B1: (4) Balance the Ring (4) Actives Back up Four Little Steps (8) Line of Four Down the Set + Turn Alone B2: (8) Return + Twos Hand Cast Ones (8) Long Lines Forward & Back #********************************************* Title: Pop Goes the Weasel DV #2 YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 11 Improper A1: (8) Actives down the Center + Turn as Couples (8) Return + Wheel CCW 1/2 {Man backing} to stand above Man #2 {1} %% A2: (12) Circle Left 1.75 {2} (4) Actives Arch over Man #2 and step into center %% B1: (10) {Actives & Lady #2} Circle Left 1.5 (4) Actives Arch over Lady #2 and walk into center %% (2) Actives Wheel as a Couple 1/4 CCW {man backing up} {3} B2: (8) {All Four BRISKLY} Circle Left 1x (8) {With Buzz Step} Neighbor 2-hand Turn 1.5 %% N Swing CallingNotes: {1} Actives are standing in the center. {2} Teach as Circle Left 1x + Circle some more until Man #2's back is to his partner. {3} Everyone is now where they started the dance. The reason for the buzz step 2-hand turn is that it makes it easier for the active man to disengage his right hand as he starts the dance over. #********************************************* Title: Lads of Kildare DV #4 Author1: Ralph Page YearComposed: 1969 Level: Easy Proper A1: (8) Actives Balance & Box the Gnat (8) Actives Do-si-Do A2: (8) Neighbor #1 Allemande Left 1.5 (8) {With Neighbor #2, Wrist Grip} Star Right 1x {1} B1: (16) Actives Balance & Swing {end facing up} B2: (8) Actives go up through Neighbor #1 and Cast down. (8) Long Lines Forward & Back {2} CallingNotes: {1} Ideally, the neutral couples should wait with the lady on the left here, but tell dancers that if they get this wrong and their star looks a little odd, its OK. The dance will still work. {2} Actually, just the twos go back. The ones take right hands and back up four tiny steps so they are ready for the right hand balance that starts the dance. #********************************************* Title: Land of Sweet Erin (Triplet) DV #1 Author1: Traditional Type: Contra Formation: Triplet FormationOther: ipp YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 22 A1: (4) Ones & Threes Balance Partner {1} (12) Chassez 1/2 round the second couple (gent leads) %% Prom Set A2: (4) {Same two} Balance Partner (12) Chassez round the second couple (gent leads) %% Prom Set B1: (16) Actives down the center + return + Cast off B2: (8) While Twos Do-si-Do, {Bottom Two} Half Poussette (ladies push) (8) {Everyone} 2-Hand Turn Partner 1.5 {2} CallingNotes: {1} Say, "Men on the ends - notice how the middle couple is to your left." End couples take two hands with partner and balance forward & back, then men launch themselves across the set and initiate the chassez CCW half way around the middle couple. End the Chassez facing your partner across. End Men - the middle couple should still be to your left. NotesOther: ALTERNATE METHOD = {1} Top and bottom couples take two hands with partner and orient yourselves so that the men have their backs to the middle couple. The balance is kind of a wind-up for the Chassez - a left-right-left-pause right-left-right-pause. The couple chassez off to the man's left (going CCW around the twos). The Chassez causes the ones and threes to trade places. End the chassez with man #1 and #3 with their backs to the center couple. {2} Center couple goes 1.5 to trade places. The others turn a bit less so that the end men have their backs to the center. At end, tell dancers that when they finish the dance as the new top couple, the important thing is to have the men end the dance with their backs to the twos. If necessary, reduce the 2-hand turn to 3/4 and wait. IF THE MEN DON'T START THE DANCE CORRECTLY THERE WILL BE CRASHES! The alternate method is more elegant, but harder to teach. While the ones & threes chasez, the Twos may amuse themselves with some swings & gypsies. #********************************************* Title: Good Girl DV #1 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 7 Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Circle Right 1x B1: (4) {With Partners} All go 2x2 down the hall + Turn Alone {1} %% Down 2 (4) Twirl to Swap {2} (4) {2x2} Return (4) Twos cast down one place while ones move up {3} B2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} #2 man will have his partner on his left. That's OK. {2} A California Twirl for the ones, a Nevada twirl for the Twos. {3} Ones are now above the twos, but everyone is on the wrong side NotesOther: Transition from CR to Down.2 isn't perfectly straightforward. #********************************************* Title: Heatherfield Vine DV #1 Author1: Roger Whynot Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 20 Improper A1: (8) Ones Do-si-Do Partner (8) Ones Do-si-Do the one below A2: (8) Waves of Four {Ladies center} Balance & Spin Right (8) Waves of Four Balance & Spin Left B1: (8) Neighbor 2-Hand turn 1/4 + Circle Left 1/2 (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Long Lines Forward & Back NotesOther: Changed the free standing grapevines to the more familiar balance & ROM. A1 = actives DSD instead of everyone. B1 Change N.Star Thru to 2-hand 1/2. Other possibilty - A2 starts Allemande Neighbor Right 1/4 + Star Right 1/2? CallingCard: # # Ones Do-si ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Ones DSD | Do # # # --- # # Neighbor Do-si ... N DSD | Do # # # --- # #-to-a Wave-of Four ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 W4 ROM | Balance #-and Spin-to-the Right --- # # Balance Again W4 ROM | # #-and Spin-to-the Left --- # # Two-hands #-and ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 2H+CL 1/2 | Circle Half # # --- Swing Your Neighbor # N.Swing | (4) --- Promenade # ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Promenade | Across-the Way # # --- # # Long Lines ... LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Ones Do-si ... #********************************************* Title: Canadian Breakdown DV #1 Author1: Ralph Page Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Ones Left-hand balance + Swat the flea (2) Ones Pull by Left (6) Allemande Neighbor Right 3/4 A2: (8) Waves of Four Balance + Spin Right (2) Allemande Neighbor 1/2 (6) Ones Short Swing B1: (8) Ones down the center + turn alone (8) Return + Cast %% N Almd B2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x {1} CallingNotes: {1} At the end of the star, Man #1 turns to face his partner. #********************************************* Title: Dandies' Hornpipe DV #1 Music: Quigley's Reel Rating: 4 Proper A1: (4) {Facing up} Actives Balance Together & Apart (4) Actives Cast One Place down the Outside + Twos move up (8) Actives Allemande Right 1.5 {1} A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B1: (8) Star Left 1x with couple across (8) Star Right 1x with Other Couple {future neighbors} B2: (16) Actives Balance & Swing {end facing up} CallingNotes: {1} Unusual but smooth (???) transition here!! #********************************************* Title: Dickey Dwindle DV #1 Author1: Traditional Type: Contra Formation: Quadruplet ContraForm: Proper Rating: 4 Progression: 1234 -> 2341 A1: (8) {In groups of four} Star Right 1x (8) Circle Right 1x A2: (16) Active Man Leads Partner Around other three %% Prom Set B1: (16) Weaving Poussettes {1} B2: (8) All Swing partner {end facing up} (8) Partner Gypsy Left 1x {2} CallingNotes: This dance will need some space so that everyone can swing safely! {1} Actives weave to the bottom with a series of half poussettes. The active lady starts the first half poussette by pushing her partner backwards. {2} The left gypsy starts with a kind of a roll away. This flows beautifully into the star. NotesOther: If you space the lines for the swings, with the Actives have difficulty promenading? TODO4 - TRY AT PEGGY'S PARTY. NotesOtherPre: Urtext = Formation Unknown Hands Across Quite Round Left Hands Back Again Promenade Three Couple Round First & Second Couple Poussette Were the "Hands Across" moves stars of 6? Of Eight or of Four? #********************************************* Title: Cobb's Hill Reel DV #2 Author1: Ed Butenhof Music: Growling Old Man Rating: Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back {1} (4) Men Allemande Right 3/4 (4) Neighbor Gypsy Right 3/4 {Ones now facing up} A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain {2} B2: (8) Lines of Four {Twos in Center} Down the Hall + Turn as Couples (8) Return + Fold to a Line %% N Almd CallingNotes: {1} Gents linger in the center, couples wheel 1/4 turn to put men right to right in center. {2} Couples courtesy turn 1/4 or 3/4 as needed to face down. #********************************************* Title: Lexington Reel DV #2 Author1: Herbie Gaudreau YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 22 Improper A1: (8) Actives Gypsy 1x {1} (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Mad Robin (Men Start) B1: (8) Star Left (8) Star Right B2: (4) Ladies Right-hand Balance (6) Ladies Chain (6) Ladies Chain CallingNotes: Lady #1 has to turn around to face her neighbor. #********************************************* Title: Mac's Favorite DV #1 YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 24 Author1: Unknown Level: Intermediate-Advanced Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Everyone cross set and U-turn {1} (8) Right & Left Through {+ Neighbor Courtesy Turn} A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Right 1x {2} B1: (2) Neighbor #2 Allemande Left 1/2 (7) Ladies Chain (7) Ladies Chain B2: (8) Ladies Gypsy (8) Swing Neighbor #2 CallingNotes: ** Tell Double Progression ** {1} Passing partner by Right. After pass through, say, "Men look right, ladies look left. That person next to you is your [NEXT] neighbor. Bond with them now." {2} After Star, dancers are done with Neighbor #1. NotesOther: The only reason I gave this so high a difficulty level is the use of unusual figures! Changed the CL/CR ending to gypsy & swing. CallingCard: # # Cross-the Set-and ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Cross U-Trn| Slow-U Turn # # --- # # Back-you Go ... RL | With-a Right-and Left # --- # # Long Lines ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Star Right Star R | Once-a Round # # --- # # Next-One Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 N2 L 1/2+ | Just-half Way Ladies Chain --- # # # Chain-on Chain 2x | Back # # # --- # # Ladies Gypsy ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 W.Gypsy | (4) --- # # #-and Neighbor Swing N.Swing | (4) --- # # Walk-a Cross #********************************************* Title: Monadnock Reel DV #1 Author1: Traditional Music: Glise de Sherbrooke YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 24 Improper A1: (4) Actives Set Right & Left {advancing} (4) Actives return to place with a turn single right (8) {To Active's Left} Neighbor Allemande Left 2x {1} A2: (16) Actives Swing B1: (16) Actives down the center + return + cast off B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain CallingNotes: {1} To identify which person to allemande with, have actives face across, and then point left. #1 lady will allemande her FORMER neighbor, #1 man will allemande his CURRENT neighbor. Note that top #1 lady and bottom #1 man won't have anyone to allemande with. They can either stay put, or allemande a ghost. #********************************************* Title: Cobb's Hill Reel DV #1 Author1: Ed Butenhof Author2: Dave Notman Music: Growling Old Man Rating: 3 Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Actives 2-Hand Turn 1.5 {end facing down} A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B2: (8) Actives Half Figure Eight Above (8) Twos Swing {end proper} NotesOther: Not beginner level because of the swing-and-swap in A2. #********************************************* Title: Genet's Recall DV #4 Author1: Traditional Music: Jack's Delight Proper A1: (16) Actives down the outside + return A2: (8) Actives pull by right + down the outside past one + TWOS MOVE UP (8) Mirror Mad Robin {1} B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ones Half Figure Eight up through the Twos B2: (8) {With same} Right & Left Through (8) Right & Left Through CallingNotes: Ones step into center and slide up while twos slide down the outside, then Twos slide up the center while ones slide down the outside. NotesOther: No swings in this dance, but a real old-time flavor. #********************************************* Title: Dorchester March DV #2 Author1: Traditional YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 8 DayComposed: 13 Music: Behind the Old Briar Patch Proper A1: (16) Actives down the outside & back A2: (8) Actives RH balance + pull by right and go down outside to #2 spot while Twos move up (8) Actives Half Figure Eight Above B1: (8) {Actives Splitting NEXT Twos, same sex} Neighbor Handy Hand Allemande 1.5 (8) Twos Swing {end facing up} B2: (8) Up a Double and Back (4) {Still facing up} Balance Partner Together and Apart (4) Twos separate and walk down the outside while Ones move up NotesOther: TODO - Call at English Country #********************************************* Title: Ted's Whim DV #1 Author1: Ted Sannella Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 DayComposed: 15 Level: Intermediate Advanced Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Pass Through + Cloverleaf Turn Single {1} A2: (8) Neighbor #2 Swing (8) Promenade Across B1: (8) {Same Four} Circle Left 1x (8) Star Left 1x {2} B2: (8) {Same two Ladies} Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain CallingNotes: {1} For gender free teaching, walk through the turn single in stages - first turn back to neighbor, then all continue turning to face partners across the set, then all continue turning to face that same neighbor. The men turn single to the right, and the ladies to the left. {2} If the two ladies assist each other into a short CCW spin with a push through their joined left hands, this transition from star to chain can be really fun! NotesOther: I like this a bit better than Ted's original. The Cloverleaf works better than a simple U-turn, and the promenade is easier than an RL after the swing. Still have a swing that doesn't end on a phrase boundry. See also "Dave's Whim". Could still be taught in a gender free way if ladies are identified as "those facing in". #********************************************* Title: Cherokee Shuffle Dave Variant Author1: David Kaynor DifficultyFactors: nMoves=9 nBalances=3 maxFlowSequence=4 maxRotationSequence=4 DifficultyMetric: 25.3 Level: Easy Improper A1: (8) Lines of two {1} go forward and back (8) Neighbors do-si-do A2: (4) Make a ring and balance (12) Neighbors swing B1: (4) Gents allemande left 1/2 (12) Partners swing B2: (8) Circle left 3/4 (8) Circle Balance + California twirl CallingNotes: {1} Face your neighbor and take inside hands with your partner. NotesOther: Modified to remove extra moves for the "Cherokee Shuffle" tune. #********************************************* Title: Dud's Delight Dave Variant Author1: Susan English Author2: Dave Sebolt DifficultyFactors: nMoves=7 nClass2Moves=1 nBalances=1 maxFlowSequence=7 maxRotationSequence=1 DifficultyMetric: 6.6 Level: Beginner-Easy Improper A1: (8) neighbor Do-si-Do (8) neighbor swing A2: (8) long lines Forward & Back (8) men do-si-do B1: (8) Ladies Chain {to partner} (8) Ladies Chain {back to neighbor} B2: (8) circle left 1x (8) Star Left 1x NotesOther: Written for Dudley Laufman. Dave Notman changed the Men Forward & Back in A2 to a Men Do-si-Do. This opens the door to a nice flourish, as the men can assist their neighbor lady into the chain as they finish the Do-si-Do. If a simpler dance is required, change the Ladies Chains in B1 to R&L over & back. #********************************************* Title: The Button Push Dave Variant Author1: Unknown DifficultyFactors: nMoves=7 nBalances=3 maxFlowSequence=4 maxRotationSequence=3 DifficultyMetric: 8.5 Level: Easy Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Men Do-si-Do 1x B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Circle Balance; Pass Through Up or Down NotesOther: Very similar to "Foxglove" by Tom Thoreau. "Foxglove" has Ladies Chain + Allemande 1x instead of Ladies DSD + Allemande 1.5. My variant changed a ladies DSD in A2.2 to a DSD for the men. This cleared up a big dead spot in the middle for the men. Early write-up had ladies allemande LEFT, but that results in an abrupt reversal of direction for the ladies. CallingCard: # # Neighbor Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N.BS | # # #-and Swing --- (4) | (4) --- # # Long Lines ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Men Do-si M.DSD | Do # # # --- # # Ladies Right ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 W.Almd 1.5 | Once-and-a Half # # --- # # Partner Swing P.Swing | (4) --- # # Circle Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Circle L | Three Places # # --- # # Balance the-Ring Bal.Pass | # # Pass Through --- # New Neighbor Balance #********************************************* Title: Swallowtail's First Dave Variant Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman DifficultyFactors: nMoves=4 nClass2Moves=1 nBalances=1 maxFlowSequence=7 maxRotationSequence=1.5 DifficultyMetric: 4.9 Level: Beginner Improper A1: (16) {Next} Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Right & Left Across (8) Right & Left Back B1: (8) circle left (8) circle right B2: (8) right hand star (8) left hand star NotesOther: The original started with Do-si-Do and Swing. #********************************************* Title: Box The Gnat Contra Dave Variant Author1: Becky Hill DifficultyFactors: nMoves=7 nClass2Moves=3 midDanceProgression nBalances=2 maxFlowSequence=6 maxRotationSequence=2.5 nRepeatedSequences=1 DifficultyMetric: 13.1 Level: Easy-Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Balance & Box the Gnat (8) Partner Balance & Box the Gnat A2: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Ladies Chain #********************************************* Title: Pinwheels DV #2 Author1: Dave Siebold Author2: Kate Power/Dave Notman DifficultyFactors: nMoves=6 nBalances=1 maxFlowSequence=7 maxRotationSequence=1 DifficultyMetric: 6.2 Level: Beginner Improper A1: Partner Do-si-Do Neighbor Do-si-Do A2: Star Right 1x Star Left 1x B1: Circle Right 1x Circle Left 1x B2: Poussette 1.5 with partner (ladies push to start) Partner 2-Hand Turn 1x CallingNotes: Probably best to introduce the Poussette as a "Couples Do-si-Do" and instruct them to join two hands with partner. May be danced proper or improper. NotesOther: The 2-hand turn to LLFB in Dave's dance didn't quite work for me. The original started with LLFB instead of partner Do-si-Do. #********************************************* Title: Pinwheels DV #1 Author1: Dave Siebold Author2: Kate Power/Dave Notman DifficultyFactors: nMoves=6 nBalances=1 maxFlowSequence=7 maxRotationSequence=1 DifficultyMetric: 6.2 Level: Beginner Improper A1: Long Lines Forward & Back Neighbor Do-si-Do A2: Star Right 1x Star Left 1x B1: Circle Right 1x Circle Left 1x B2: Poussette 1.5 with partner (ladies push to start) Partner Gypsy 1x CallingNotes: Probably best to introduce the Poussette as a "Couples Do-si-Do" and instruct them to join two hands with partner. May be dance proper or improper. NotesOther: The 2-hand turn to LLFB in Dave's dance didn't quite work for me. This was my first attempt to make it smoother. This version is good for a crowded hall. #********************************************* Title: Glen Helen DV #1 Author1: Paul Balliet Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 20 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-21 00:27:30 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-21 00:27:30 GMT Improper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ones Do-si-Do A2: (8) Neighbor Allemande RIGHT 1x {+ Men Spin 180 CW} {1} (8) Ones Swing {no Swap} B1: (8) Down the Hall Four in Line {Ones Center, Turn Alone} %% Down 4 (8) Return, Fold the Line {2} B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Neighbor Swing {no Swap} CallingNotes: {1} #1 Ladies have to wait a bit for their partner to get himself turned around. {2} At this point, the Ones should be below the Twos. CallingCard: # # Long Lines -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # -- # # Ones Do-si 1s DSD | Do # # # -- # # Neighbor Right -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 N Al R 1x | Once-a Round # # -- # # Ones Swing Ones Swing | (4) # # Line-of Four -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Down/Alone | Down-the Hall # # -- Turn-a Lone Come-on Back Ret Fold | (4) -- Fold-the Line Circle Left -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 CL 1x | Once-a Round # # -- # # Neighbor Swing N Swing | (4) -- # # Long Lines #********************************************* Title: Women in the Middle DV #1 Author1: David Kirchner Rating: 1 Becket A1: (8) {With ladies in center} down the hall four-in-line + turn as couples (8) Return + Ladies Hand Cast the men %% P Almd A2: (6) Gents left shoulder gypsy (10) Swing partner B1: (8) Long lines forward and back (5) Ladies Cast, walk behind partner and stand to his left (3) Ladies roll partner away with a half sashay B2: (16) Ladies balance and swing; end swing facing down next to partner CallingNotes: Better would be ladies gypsy and swing in B2 #********************************************* Title: Ralph and Donna's Dance DV #2 Author1: David Kirchner Becket A1: (8) Circle left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down {1} (8) Swing new neighbor A2: (8) Long lines forward and back (4) Ladies allemande left 5/8 {2} (4) Long Wave of Ladies Balance {3} B1: (16) Right Diagonal Full Hey {Original} Ladies start Right B2: (4) {Same Two} Ladies Allemande Right 3/4 (12) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Before you pass through, make note of these first neighbors. {2} Until ladies can join right hands with their first same sex neighbor. {3} In walkthrough have dancers identify who takes part in diagonal hey. Ladies open your left hands but keep holding hands with the lady on your right. First, everyone locate your partner (off to lady's right). Your partner will be in this hey. Secondly, everyone locate your original opposite sex neighbor (to right, beyond lady in right hand). That person will be in the hey too. NotesOther: Written for the wedding of Ralph and Donna McAllister. Donna was a helpful mentor to me when I first began calling. This is a rather complex dance, but I have had good feedback from dancers. I strongly suggest anyone considering calling this dance thoroughly understand what happens at the ends first. DJN - Added the ladies allemande right 3/4 before the partner swing to orient for the swing. In David's version dancers would omit the final arc to the right after the ladies pass right the final time. Instead they just pass right shoulders and continue right on to their partners. End Effects - If you pass through and no one is there, then dancers get ready for the right diagonal hey. End lady stands to partner's right, and then steps forward to take hands in the wave of ladies. Both she and her partner will take part in the diagonal hey. End Effect #2 - End couples going in after pass through up or down. The lady will find herself at the end of the wave of ladies without any "original same-sex neighbor" to hold hands with. In this case, neither she nor her partner will have original neighbors to hey with. They can hey with ghosts or just wait and swing their partners. DK - The original B2 had the ladies meeting again in the middle to gypsy before returning to swing their partners. Another possible variant is: NotesOtherPre: DK Urtext = Alternate A2 is A2= (4) Ladies dance into the middle (4) Long Wave of Ladies Balance (4) Ladies allemande 1/2 (4) Long Wave of Ladies Balance A1= (8) Circle left 3/4; pass though to next (8) Swing new neighbor A2= (8) Long lines forward and back (4) Ladies allemande left 3/4 to ladies from 1st foursome (4) Two women balance; while balancing, form diagonal line consisting of these two ladies and their partners B1= (16) In diagonal line, hey for four B2= (16) Swing partner #********************************************* Title: Virginia Reel DV #1 Music: A(16) x 3 + B(16) x __ + C(16) x (2-3x) Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Forward & Back Again %% LLFB A2: (8) All Left-hand Allemande Partners 1x (8) All Right-hand Allemande Partners 1x A3: (8) All Cross-Arm Swing Partner Once Around (8) All Do-si-Do their Partners B1: (8) Active Couple Down the Set + Turn Alone (8) Active Couple Returns (48) Reel the Set {my term} {1} %% N Almd | P Almd C1: (8) Active Couple goes home {lady ahead of man}, crossing to proper %% Down 2 (12) Actives Separate {Cast off} + Fountain Promenade {2} %% Prom Set (12) Actives Arch; others pass through {3} %% Down 2 CallingNotes: {1} Reel the Set = series of Partner Allemande Right (1.5 the first time and 1x thereafter) + N. Allemande Left 1x, moving down the line. Ed gives this 24 or more bars, which is about right. Each bar contains 2 beats, so that's enough time for 6 iterations at 8 beats/iteration. {2} The "Actives go Home" call is the queue for the musicians to play the "C" part. Active Couple separates and leads their line in 1/2 of an oval promenade (Men CCW, Ladies CW). Actives meet at foot and arch. {3} Have dancers sync to music at the end by clapping. Really have to keep the allemandes and the cross-arm swing tight to avoid crashes!!! Might actually work better for an ODD number of couples. Timing in C1 might be pretty tight. JUST HAVE TO TRY IT. Unfortunately you can't guarantee that all lines will be the same length NotesOther: Thought this version would better fit the music. It groups the allemandes in a phrase, the swing/do-si-do in a phrase and the down and back in a phrase. The version from ACDOL seems to have similar objectives. Reversed the allemandes - were R then L, to L then R to make the transition into the swing easy. #********************************************* Title: Red River Valley DV #1 Music: A(32)x4 + B(16)x2 Type: Square SubType: Keeper, H1 S2 H3 S4 A1: (8) Active Couple Couple to Right + Circle Left (8) Swing the Other Lady {from Circle of Four} {1} %% N Swing (4) Actives Pass Through to Center (4) Honor Your Partner (8) {Both couples} Swing Partner {1} A2: (32) Repeat with next couple %% Circle L | N Swing | P Swing A3: (32) Repeat with last couple (all swing) %% Circle L | N Swing | P Swing A4: (16) Partner Swing Continues (16) Promenade Around NotesOther: Music = "Red River Valley" + "Mountain Dew" #********************************************* Title: Hill Start DV #1 Author1: Heather Bexon Type: Contra ContraForm: Proper Formation: Quadruplet # TODO: What is def of "Double Cast" A1: (4) Clap own hands CC_CCC (4) Stamp Feet SS_SSS (8) Partner Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (4) Clap own hands CC_CCC (4) Stamp Feet SS_SSS (8) Partner Allemande Left 1.5 B1: (16) Join two hands; All double cast (L) to bottom of set & back to places B2: (16) Top couple swing down to bottom of set NotesOther: Changed allemandes in A1/A2 from 1/2 to 1.5. Changed second allemande from R to left. #********************************************* Title: Shepherds Grove DV #1 Sicilian Circle Music: 32 bar Jigs A1: (8) Ones Gallop {to man's left} between Twos {1} %% Down 2 (8) Ones Return to place A2: (8) Twos Gallop {to man's left} Between Ones %% Down 2 (8) Return to place B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) {Next Neighbor} Gypsy 1x CallingNotes: Ones are couple facing CCW. To establish, one could have dancers circle left 1/4. Then, couples in inner ring are ones. Circle back 1/4 to RIGHT and have twos separate to make room for the ones. #********************************************* Title: Oi! March DV #1 Author1: Heather Bexon Author2: Dave Notman Music: 32 bar March Type: Circle Mixer Setup: Couples facing CCW A1: (16) Promenade 16 steps anticlockwise + Shout "Oi!" on #16 A2: (16) Turn & promenade back + Shout "Oi!" %% Prom Set B1: (8) Counter March {Gents CW, Ladies CCW} + Shout "Oi!" {1} %% Prom Set (8) Counter March Returns + Wave to Partner as you pass by %% Prom Set B2: (16) {New} Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Face partner. Let go of partner, and then, as individuals, turn 1/4 turn to right. Men are now in an inner ring facing CW. Ladies are in the outer ring facing CCW. The original did not indicate a progression. I added the "Pass partner" in B1. #********************************************* Title: Circle Hornpipe DV #1 Music: 16 Bar Hornpipe Author1: David Hunt Type: Circle Mixer A1: (12) Sashay 6x CCW {men's left} and Return (4) Modified Welsh Clapping {1} A2: (10) Partner Right Elbow Turn 1.25 %% P Almd (6) {New Partner} Left Elbow Turn 3/4 %% P Almd CallingNotes: Start in circle, have men step in and turn face partner. {1} Modified welsh clap - own + right + own + left + own-own-own . Clap rate = 2 per step in music. NotesOther: Remains to be seen if the clapping sequence will work to a lively jig. For that matter, with two claps per beat, perhaps a reel is called for here! #********************************************* Title: Heel & Toe Polka DV #1 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman Type: Circle Mixer Music: 16 bar polka Setup: Men step towards center and turn to face partner. A1: (8) Heel-and-Toe Heel-and-Toe + Four Gallops CCW {1} %% (8) Heel-and-Toe Heel-and-Toe + Four Gallops CW %% B1: (8) Modified Clapping Figure {2} %% Shift (8) {New Partner} 2-Hand Turn 1x %% P Swing CallingNotes: {1} Difficulty here is to get dancers to bounce on the correct foot for the Heel-and-Toe. In first heel and toe sequence dancers bounce on man's right/ladies left, while the heel & toe figure is done with the other foot. {2} With partner: own + partner right hand 1x, own + left hand 1x, own hands 3x THEN ALL SLIDE LEFT TO NEW PARTNER. #********************************************* Title: Ron's Romp DV #1 Author1: Ron Coxall Type: Contra ContraForm: Improper Progression: Scatter Mixer A1: (16) Two-hand-hold: Gallop 4 steps towards Band : Repeat %% Down 2 A2: (8) Partner Do-si-Do (8) Partner See-saw B1: (4) {own hands} Clap-Clap-Clap Clap-Clap-Clap (4) Top Couple 1/2 Gypsy (4) Stomp-Stomp-Stomp Stomp-Stomp-Stomp (4) Neighbor 1/2 Gypsy B2: (16) {New Partner} Swing or Skip around room. {1} %% P Swing CallingNotes: {1} Key to this dance is to end positioned for the gallops up the hall. Probably not a good choice for a drunken wedding. Someone will get disoriented and crashes will result. #********************************************* Title: Shepherds Grove DV #2 Sicilian Circle Music: 32 bar Jigs A1: (8) Ones Gallop {to man's left} between Twos {1} %% Down 2 (8) Ones Return to place A2: (8) Twos Gallop {to man's left} Between Ones %% Down 2 (8) Return to place B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Partner Do-si-Do B2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing CallingNotes: Ones are couple facing CCW. To establish, one could have dancers circle left 1/4. Then, couples in inner ring are ones. Circle back 1/4 to RIGHT and have twos separate to make room for the ones. #********************************************* Title: Circassian Circle DV #1 Author1: Traditional Author2: Dave Notman Music: 32 bar Jigs or Reels Type: Circle Mixer A1: (16) Into-middle-&-back twice A2: (8) Men Into middle & Clap (8) Ladies into middle and clap 2x {1} B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (16) Promenade Partner CCW + Ladies cast back {2} CallingNotes: {1} For a humorous note, say "ladies - I know how much you like to one-up the men". {2} men just turn to face in. Ladies turn out over right shoulder to end the dance standing to the right of a new partner. NotesOther: The original did not indicate a partner change. Also, I added the balance before the partner swing. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-06-28.001 DV #1 Author1: Sarah Kaiser Improper A1: (8) Long waves {1} balance right and left, slide right (8) New neighbor swing {2} A2: (8) Set right and left, ladies slide right (8) Partner swing B1: (8) Balance in a ring and Petronella Spin (8) Star Left 1x B2: (16) Full Hey (ladies start LEFT) {ending long waves ladies IN} CallingNotes: {1} Ladies facing IN and men facing OUT. {2} End the swing facing up and down the set as couples, ladies in center take right hands. NotesOther: Changed the balance in A2 to "Set", and Circle Left in B1 to Star Left #********************************************* Title: My Bony Lass DV #1 Author1: Ted Hodapp YearComposed: 1995 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 23 Improper A1: (4) Circle left 1/2 (8) neighbors do-si-do (4) Men Trade Passing by Right A2: (16) Partner Balance & swing B1: (8) Long lines forward and back (8) Right & Left Through Across B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Circle right 1x {1} CallingNotes: {1} Emphasize flow from B2 to A1. NotesOtherPre: Urtext = A1 Circle left x0.5, neighbors do-si-do; Half (approx.) hey 4 4 A2 Partners swing B1 Long lines forward and bavk; women chain B2 Star right; Circle right *A1's circle is quick and will use A2 to finish Couldn't make any sense of original, so I came up with this fixed up version. #********************************************* Title: Ginter Park Stroll Dave Variant Author1: Tom Hines Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Partner Allemande Right 1x A2: (8) Men Left Shoulder Gypsy (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Half Hey Across (ladies pass right to start) (8) Next Neighbor Do-si-Do NotesOther: The original had Gents chain in A1 and Men Left Shoulder Gypsy in A2. Even better - change the men's gypsy to allemande left. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2011-04-10.020 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) {New} Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Star Promenade A2: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1x (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Circle Balance + Pass Through {1} B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Neighbor Swing NotesOther: {1} My reconstruction here. Dance lacked a balance and I needed to fill in time for something missing. Dance would be better with a Star R in B2. Also, as written down, the description said double progression. This dance could be made double progression by having the men allemande L on the near left diagonal at start of A1. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2011-04-10.013 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 12 djn_Printed: DGreen, 2014-03-21 15:14:00 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-21 15:14:00 GMT Music: 116 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Ladies Chain Across A2: (8) Half Hey (ladies start right) (8) Ladies {Right} Gypsy {1} B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 1/4 + Zig Left + Zag Right to New Neighbors %% Cir & Pass CallingNotes: {1} Emphasize right gypsy. This will slow dancers down so they don't rush the gypsy. NotesOther: Could do left gypsy & spin at {1} CallingCard: # # Neighbor Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N AL 1.5 | # #-go Once-and-a Half --- # # Ladies Chain W.Chain | (4) --- # # Half Hey ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Hey.Half | (4) --- # # Ladies Gypsy W Gypsy | (4) --- Whirl Away Partner Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 P B&S. | <> <> <>-and Swing ---- (4) | (4) --- # # Long Lines ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # Circle Left One CL.1 Zig | Place Zig Left Zag Right --- # New Neighbor Left #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2011-04-10.043 DV #2 Author1: Unknown YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 4 Rating: 5 Improper A1: (11) Neighbor Gypsy 1.75 (2) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (3) Partner Box the Gnat A2: (16) Full Hey (start passing partner right) B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 NotesOther: This is much smoother, but dancers may be thrown off by the mushy timing in A1. #********************************************* Title: Whim's Gym Dave Variant Author1: Cary Ravitz Author2: Unknown Improper A1: (6) Neighbor hand cast once around (men back up) (10) Neighbor cuddle swing + Spin lady out. A2: (8) RIGHT AND LEFT THROUGH ACROSS. (8) LADIES ALLEMANDE RIGHT 1+1/2 B1: (16) PARTNERS BALANCE AND SWING. B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Circle Balance + California Twirl NotesOther: In this variation, A1 and B2 have been rewritten. #********************************************* Title: Every Second Counts Dave Variant Author1: Jim Kitch Rating: 5 Level: 4 Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Allemande Right 1.5 B1: (8) Shadow Left Gypsy (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (2) Ladies Trade (6) Neighbor Allemande Right 1x + Twirl Clockwise NotesOther: Jim's original ended with ladies trade passing right + neighbor allemande LEFT 3/4, but this created and awkward transition for the ladies. Possibly a good dance for a crowded hall. #********************************************* Title: Constant Contra DV #1 Author1: Mitch Pingel Improper Double Progression A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Star Left 1x (8) Star Right 1x B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Chain B2: (8) Pass Through Across + U-Turn {1} %% RL | Twirl (4) {With New Neighbors} Circle Left 1/2 (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 CallingNotes: {1} Mitch didn't specify which way to turn. I think a U-turn to the left might work better. #********************************************* Title: Unknown by Bill Olson 2011-02-25.029 Dave Variant Author: Bill Olson Improper A1: (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Swing Partner A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Swing Neighbor B1: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 {1} (8) Star Right B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left CallingNotes: {1} The original had gents chain with men passing left. Nice flow with the two half allemandes. #********************************************* Title: Dancing and the Road to Hell Dave Variant Author: Mike Richardson/Dave Notman A1: (8) Neighbor Balance & Star Through {1} (8) Circle Left 1.25 A2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men roll Ladies (8) Circle RIGHT 1.25 B2: (8) Ladies Chain Across (8) Ladies Left Shoulder Gypsy 1.5 CallingNotes: {1} Start facing neighbor and taking inside hands. NICE DANCE!! #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2011-02-25.028 Dave Variant Author1: Unknown Becket A1: (8) Forward & Back Sliding Left (8) Forward & Back + Ladies Roll A2: (16) Face Across; Square Through B1: Ladies Chain {1} Circle Left 3/4 B2: Partner Gypsy {2} Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Ladies chain in the same group of four as the square through. {2} Original had a partner do-si-do here. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2011-03-02.005 Dave Variant Author1: Unknown Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Men Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (4) Waves Across, men in center Balance (4) Everyone turn individually 180 degrees to face new neighbors (8) Next Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 B1: (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Gypsy Partner B2: (8) Half Hey Across (men start left) (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: This dance was reconstructed from very sketchy information. The reconstructed version had a neighbor allemande left 1.5 at the start of A2, but this made the whole thing seem very demanding physically when I danced it with three ghosts in my kitchen. The wave balance seemed just right when I introduced it. #********************************************* Title: Trip to Troy Dave Variant Author: Rick Mohr/Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 2 Improper Level: Easy/Intermediate A1: Balance the ring (4) Circle left 1/2 (4) Swing neighbor (8) A2: (4) Ladies pass LEFT shoulders to trade places + pirouette (4) Pass LEFT with partner + pirouette (8) Shadow Allemande Left 1x + pirouette B1: Balance and swing partner (16) B2: Circle left 3/4 (8) Balance the ring (4) California twirl (4) CallingNotes: Finding the right shadow in A2 is easier if dancers identify their shadow before the walk-through. Look across the set at your partner; your shadow is two places to the right. The relaxed timing from Rick's original leaves time which I filled with the pirouettes. I think this will be a very nice dance. #********************************************* Title: The Longest Bridge DV #1 Author1: _____ Davis Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 6 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Circle Left 1x A2: (8) Circle Right 1x (8) Ones Swing B1: (8) Twos arch ones duck, and come back up the outside (8) Ones arch, twos duck and go back down the outside. B2: (8) Star Right 1x (4) Turn Single Left (4) Pass Through {by left} to new neighbors NotesOther: Beautiful flow at the end of the dance! #********************************************* Title: Wild Women of North Carolina DV #1 Author: Bill Olson *From: Winter WarmUp 2010 Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Ladies Roll Neighbor Across {left to right} (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Ladies Roll Partner Along the Line {left to right} B1: (8) Ladies Gypsy {Right} 1x + Spin CW 1/4 %% Gypsy | Twirl (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass through up or down (8) Next Neighbor Do-si-do NotesOther: This comes closer to realizing the "Wild Women" theme! TODO: Other variations in which dancers first circle left 1/2 #********************************************* Title: Jennifer's Dance DV #2 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 22 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Balance & Box the Gnat (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Men walk directly across to partner (4) Partner Box the Gnat {1} B1: (8) Half Hey Across (start passing Partner by right) (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 CallingNotes: {1} Ladies should be back to back in the center after the box-the-gnat. #********************************************* Title: House of Pigs DV #1 Author1: Rick Mohr ?? Rating: 1 Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Though up or down (8) {With Next Couple} Star Right 1x A2: (4) Partner Allemande Left 1x (4) Men Pull by Right (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Ladies Pull by Right B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: End Couples must wait INDECENT for the star, and then cross over. NotesOther: I suspect that Kate got the choreography wrong. The transition into the right star in A1 was very awkward. In addition, she wasn't clear about how far how far to allemande the neighbor. I initially heard 1x, but then found the dance required 1.5, which always made me late, so I shortened it to a 1/2 allemande and the dance seemed to flowed better. But still that very rough transition into the star in A1... Also, there is a rough transition for the ladies at the very start of the dance, going from the pass through into the circle left. See "House of Pigs DV #7" for my fix up. #********************************************* Title: Jennifer's Dance DV #1 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 22 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Balance & Box the Gnat (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Men walk directly across to partner (4) Partner Box the Gnat {1} B1: (8) Half Hey Across (start passing Partner by right) (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) {Same} Neighbor Left Gypsy 1x CallingNotes: {1} Ladies should be back to back in the center after the box-the-gnat. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2012-10-27.001 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Improper A1: (8) Partner Set and Turn Single Right (8) Partner Allemande Right 1x A2: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (8) Partner 2-Hand Turn 1x {Reconstruction here} B1: (8) Neighbor Set and Turn Single Right (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Lines Fall Back B2: (8) Two Changes of Rights & Lefts {starting across} (8) Half Poussette (men push) NotesOther: Seemed to be something missing from the dance, so I inserted the Partner 2-hand turn at the end of the A part. Missed the walk through. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2012-09-07.001 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Star Left 1x A2: (16) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Swing Neighbor B1: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Right Diagonal Ladies Chain B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing #********************************************* Title: Glen Echo Graces Dave Variant Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman Rating: 4 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Slide Left + Men Cross set (directly across) (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (16) Full hey B1: (16) Men Pass Left + Partner Swing B2: (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Men Roll Neighbor from his Left to his Right (across the set) (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Men Roll Partner from his Left to his Right (on the side) CallingNotes: A no balance contra. Not a dance for a crowded hall, due to the roll across the set in B2. A slower tempo will help dancers get through B2. Dance Trance tempo at the start was 106. NotesOther: Possibly inspired by "Fast Hands" by Diane Silver. This variation makes explicit the time stealing from A1 to complete B2. Teach it like they will actually dance it!!! #********************************************* Title: Major Hey Dave Variant Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman Setup: Line people up for a Four-Face Four. Setup: Put extra space between lines, so the heys don't merge into each other. Setup: Take hands four with opposite couple and circle L 1/4. Setup: Observe side wall you are facing - this is your home wall. After partner swing you must end facing your home wall. When you reenter after waiting out at the ends, your "home wall" will change! Type: Contra ContraForm: Becket Formation: Four Facing Four Progression: Single Level: Advanced A1: (8) Circle Balance + Spin Right (2) Pull Neighbor By Right (4) New Neighbor Gypsy 3/4 (2) Men Allemande Left 1/2 {1} A2: (8) Wave of Eight Balance + Spin Right (8) Wave of Eight Balance + Spin Left B1: (16) {Face Partner} Eight Changes of Hey {2} B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing {3} CallingNotes: {1} To a wave of Eight across. Partner should be in right hand. {2} Tell dancers where they will end the hey: If starting from one end, they will end up at the other end. If starting in middle, then they will end in the spot now occupied by the other middle couple. Pass partner by right! Count the changes out loud! {3} End the swing facing your home wall. #********************************************* Title: Tapestry Jig Dave Variant (Mixer) Author1: Carol Ormand Author2: Dave Notman Type: Contra ContraForm: Becket Formation: Duple Minor Progression: Other ProgressionOther: M:0 F:+2 Level: Intermediate-Advanced A1: (8) Circle Balance + Ladies Cast {1} (8) {Face N. Across} Grand Right & Wrong - Four Changes A2: (16) Partner #1 Balance & Swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Circle Left 3/4 B2: (4) Circle Balance (12) Swing Partner #2 {2} CallingNotes: FOR EVEN LENGTH SETS ONLY!!! {1} Ladies cast one position clockwise around the set. {2} Dancers must turn around to find partner #2 behind them. #********************************************* Title: New in Town Dave Variant (Mixer) Author1: Charles Harvey Author2: Dave Notman Type: Contra ContraForm: Becket Formation: Duple Minor Progression: Other ProgressionOther: M:+2 F:0 Level: Intermediate A1: (16) (Temporary) Partner Balance & Swing {1} A2: (8) Down the hall + Turn as Couples (8) Return, Fold to Circles B1: (8) Balance + Petronella Turn (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Circle Balance + Ladies Trade {2} (8) Men Leisurely Cast into Next Set CallingNotes: FOR EVEN LENGTH SETS ONLY!!! {1} Have everyone end this swing facing down. {2} Before the cast tell men their destination - one place clockwise (to their left) around the flattened circle. NotesOther: A great title for a Mixer Contra!! #********************************************* Title: Carol O Dave Variant Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy-Intermediate Rating: 4 Improper A1: (8) Star Right 1x {1} (8) Neighbor Slow Gypsy 1x {2} A2: (8) Long Waves Balance & Spin Right (8) Long Waves Balance & Spin Left B1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 3/4 + Men Pass Left (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Balance + Men Trade Passing Left {3} (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} At the end of the star, ladies turn 180 to their right to face their neighbor. {2} Men face out in the long waves to follow. {3} As an extra flourish the ladies can turn single to the right here. A turn single right flows beautifully into the left hand star. NotesOther: The original had A1 = Circle L 1x + N. DSD. This otherwise beautiful dance lacks a neighbor swing. My notes for the original included this: "As they transition from the star to the circle, the MEN will find that a CCW spin (aka over their left shoulder) 180 will make for a very smooth and enjoyable dance. The ladies don't need to spin." For an even length mixer, substitute B2b = Ladies Allemande Left 1x while men cast into the next set. OR B2b = Star Left 3/4 + Men trade on near right diagonal into next set while ladies turn in place 180!!! Gorgeous, but hard to teach! #********************************************* Title: Roll 11 DV #2 Author1: Sue Rosen Author2: Dave Notman Improper A1: (4) Circle Left 1/2 (12) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Right & Left Across (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.25 {1} B1: (8) Wave of Four Balance + Ladies Spin Right (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Right & Left Across (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl CallingNotes: {1} Allemande to a wave of four. Ladies have right hands joined in the middle, neighbor is still in left. In the wave of four, men will have to balance with a ghost. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2012-09-22.001 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 {1} (8) Gents Chain A2: (4) Pass Through Across (12) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Men Allemande Left 1/2 + Star Promenade Neighbor {2} B2: (16) Full Hey (Ladies start right) CallingNotes: {1} After the allemande right, the men pull by left and freeze! While the men are pulling by left, the ladies allemande the invisible image of the departing man by the right an additional 1/2 turn, so the ladies are now back to where they started the dance. Now complete the chain as follows: everyone join right hands with partner; ladies put left their left arm around their partner's waist and whirl him clockwise (man walking forward, lady backing up) to face across. After this gent's chain, the men will be in their usual places, to the left of the lady. {2} The men will need a tug from their partners to make the sharp turn from circle left to allemande left. There is now butterfly whirl after the star promenade. NotesOther: TODO: Call this one at Clintonville and show Jan up! #********************************************* Title: Roll 11 DV #1 Author1: Sue Rosen Author2: Dave Notman Improper A1: (4) Circle Left 1/2 (12) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Right & Left Across B1: (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Right & Left Across (8) Circle Left 3/4 + California Twirl #********************************************* Title: Toward Your Partner DV #1 Author1: Devin Nordberg Becket A1: (8) Slide Left + Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Do-si-Do B1: (8) Long Waves Balance & Spin Right (8) Long Waves Balance & Spin Left B2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing NotesOther: Similar to "Dancing with Amy" by Bill Olson. This is my variation. Original ending with a balance & Swing. CallingCard: # # Slide Left-and ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 SL + CL 3 | Circle Left # # --- # # Neighbor Swing N Swing | (4) --- # # Ladies Chain ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 L Chain | (4) --- # # Ladies Do-si L Do-si-Do | Do Once-a Round # --- # Long Waves Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Long W ROM | # #-and Spin Right --- # Long Waves Balance Long W ROM | # #-and Spin Left --- # # Partner Gypsy ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 P Gyp Sw | # #-and Swing # --- (4) | (4) --- # # Slide Left #********************************************* Title: Citronella Morning DV #3 Author1: Bill Olson Author2: Dave Notman Improper A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Men tug neighbor {who is now across} (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 while men orbit 1/3 CW {1} A2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin B2: (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin (8) Balance Ring + California Twirl CallingNotes: {1} This orbit is really a continuation of the preceeding circle left. #********************************************* Title: Saugatuck Stars DV #1 Author1: Jan Chandler Author2: Brian Loshier/Jan Fleming/Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 26 Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ladies Do-si-Do B1: (8) Partner Do-si-Do (8) Partner Gypsy B2: (8) Star Left 1x (8) Star Right 3/4 + Pass Through {by RIGHT} Up or Down #********************************************* Title: Citronella Morning DV #2 Author1: Bill Olson Author2: Dave Notman Improper A1: (8) Circle Right 1x (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5+ A2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin B2: (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin (8) Balance Ring + California Twirl #********************************************* Title: Citronella Morning DV #1 Author1: Bill Olson Improper Author2: Dave Notman A1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.25 {Men shift left} {1} A2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin B2: (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin (8) Balance Ring + California Twirl CallingNotes: {1} Men move into spot formerly occupied by neighbor lady. #********************************************* Title: Elvis in the Copper Mine Dave Variant YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 9 A1: (16) Neighbor balance & swing A2: (8) Right-hand star (wrist grip) (8) Ones Allemande Right 1.25 B1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Ones orbit CCW 1/2 around the twos to trade places B2: (8) Twos gate the ones {1} (8) Ones swing CallingNotes: {1} Ones going forward, twos backing up. #********************************************* Title: Long Drive to Columbia Dave Variant #2 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 9 Improper A1: (8) Chainsaw Promenade CCW {1} (8) Men turn around; New Neighbor swing {2} A2: (8) Chainsaw Promenade CW back partner (8) Star right 1x {3} B1: (8) Ladies Gypsy 1.5 (8) Partner swing B2: (8) Long lines forward & back (8) Ladies chain across CallingNotes: {1} Setup = Ladies chain to partner + ladies chain back but end courtesy turn with men in the center. {2} End the swing with the ladies in the center. {3} Hands across works best. {4} Use a truncated courtesy turn that leaves the men in the center. #********************************************* Title: Four Week Countdown Dave Variant YearComposed: 1997 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 30 Becket A1: (16) Partner balance & swing A2: (4) Pass through across the set (no courtesy turn) (12) Swing with Trail Buddy B1: (8) Star Left 1x {1} (8) Partner balance + box the gnat B2: (8) Star Right 3/4 + pass through up or down (8) Men allemande right once and a half CallingNotes: {1} With trail buddy and couple across the set. NotesOther: The original had B2 = circle left 3/4, but the transition from box-the-gnat to circle was a bit awkward. #********************************************* Title: Affordable Art Dave Variant Level: 3 Rating: 3 Improper A1: (2) Pull by your neighbor up & down the set (6) {Future} Neighbor Allemande Left 1x (8) {Original} Neighbor swing A2: (4) Ones Trade passing right shoulders {1} (4) {same sex} Handy Allemande 1/2 {2} (8) Ones swing B1: (8) Down the hall four in line, turn alone (8) Return, fold to a circle B2: (8) Circle left 1x (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} ones stay facing out. Twos remain facing in. {2} Handy is the right hand for the men, but it will be the left hand for the ladies. The half allemande puts the ones back above the twos, with the ones facing in. If dancers rush the pass through + allemande, the swing will eat up the excess time. NotesOther: Barry had A2 = ones pull by (unspecified hand) + same sex neighbor allemande left (unspecified distance). A pull by right here makes the ones turn sharply for the allemande left with the twos. A pull by left would be awkward for the #1 lady after the swing. A full allemande would leave the ones facing out. If the ones complete the trade/allemande early, they will have more time for the swing. This variant makes nice use of pass across + handy allemande as an alternative to 1/2 figure eight. The trade/allemande sequence puts the ones above the twos, whereas the 1/8 eight would put them below. I'm sure this can be used elsewhere!! #********************************************* Title: Dennis the Short Dave Variant #1 Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 9 Rating: 3 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor balance, box the gnat (8) Men allemande left once and a half A2: (16) Partner balance & swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (4) Ladies Trade (4) Men Trade B2: (8) {New Neighbors} Star Right 1x (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1x NotesOther: Gives a little more interaction with your neighbor than the original, which had B2 = Circle Left + Circle Balance + Pass Through. Also B1/B2 is much smoother. #********************************************* Title: Capillary Action Dave Variant Rating: 3 YearComposed: 1998 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 13 Improper A1: (8) Chainsaw Promenade CCW {1} (8) Turn as couples promenade back %% A2: (6) Star Right 3/4 (10) Shadow Allemande Left 2x {if possible} B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Men allemande Left 1.5 (8) {New} Neighbor Swing {2} CallingNotes: {1} Men are in middle. {2} End the swing with the men in the middle. NotesOther: Barry had a kind of parallel oval march, lead by ones down the center (thus the title). This put some awkward transitions into the dance and, as everyone had to be back home in 16 counts, it limited the length of the lines. The chainsaw promenades solved all these problems. Awkward transitions in Barry's version were: (a) #1 man and #2 lady will have to turn 180 to get their right hands in for the star. (b) All end the swing facing up, but here's another awkward point. Feels good to have the #2 lady go ahead of the #1 man, but difficult to have the #2 man go ahead of the #1 lady! #********************************************* Title: Dennis the Short Dave Variant #4 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 9 DayComposed: 7 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor balance + Star Through {inside hands} (8) Men allemande left once and a half A2: (16) Partner balance & swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain {to Neighbor} (4) Ladies Trade {passing by right} (4) Men Trade {passing by right} B2: (4) {Same Four} Circle Left 1/2 (4) Pass Through Up or Down (8) {New} Neighbor Do-si-Do NotesOther: Barry's version had partner balance & box the gnat after the ladies chain, but that was awkward for two reasons. First the man's right arm would be behind the lady's back, and secondly the box-the-gnat doesn't flow well into the circle left in B2. The two trade moves should be very smooth. #********************************************* Title: Ghost of a Chance Dave Variant #1 Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 9 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.5 (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Partner Allemande Right 1/2 A2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Partner swing B1: (16) Full Hey B2: (8) Long lines forward & back (8) Circle left three-quarters, California twirl to face new neighbors NotesOther: Using a gypsy instead of a swing in A1 avoids the problems associated with swings that end in the middle of a phrase. Also, I ditched the gents chain in favor of two half allemandes. Similar to "Untitled 2011-08-09.001" by Dave Notman. #********************************************* Title: Ghost of a Chance Dave Variant #2 Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 9 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.5 (4) Long Waves {1} Balance (4) Men Trade Places A2: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Partner swing B1: (16) Full Hey B2: (8) Long lines forward & back (8) Circle left three-quarters, California twirl to face new neighbors CallingNotes: {1} Men are facing in. NotesOther: Variation #1 flows better. #********************************************* Title: Long Drive to Columbia Dave Variant #1 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 9 Improper A1: (8) Chainsaw Promenade CCW {1} (8) Men turn around; New Neighbor swing {2} A2: (8) Chainsaw Promenade CW back partner + Butterfly Whirl 180 (8) Left hand star 1x {3} B1: (8) Women allemande left 1.5 (8) Partner swing B2: (8) Long lines forward & back (8) Ladies chain across {4} CallingNotes: {1} Setup = Ladies chain to partner + ladies chain back but end courtesy turn with men in the center. {2} End the swing with the ladies in the center. {3} Hands across works best. {4} Use a truncated courtesy turn that leaves the men in the center. Not sure if there is enough time for that whirl 180 in A2. #********************************************* Title: The Agitator Dave Variant YearComposed: 1997 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 5 Type: Circle Mixer Level: 3 Rating: 2 A1: (8) Partner Balance + Box the Gnat (8) Pull by right + Future Partner Allemande Left 1x A2: (16) {Current} Partner Balance & Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) {New} Partner Swing B2: (8) All into the center & out (8) Partner Do-si-do CallingNotes: {1} Men - your new partner is in your left hand. Give her a gentle tug .. and gypsy your new partner. NotesOther: Circle version of 121st Birthday Party. Jan. 5, 1996. [6] was Sw. N; changed to gypsy Feb. 1997 - seems to work better this way. Dave's note: Odd - I would have thought that a swing would work better. I'm changing it back! #********************************************* Title: $8 Contra Dance Dave Variant Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 13 Level: 4 Improper A1: (8) {Near} Left Diagonal Men Do-si-Do (8) Long Lines Forward + Ladies Roll Men A2: (8) Ladies chain (8) Circle Left 1x B1: (8) Women allemande Right 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing #********************************************* Title: The Charlotte Gypsy Dave Variant Improper Double Progression A1: (8) Circle Balance + Turn Single Right (8) Neighbor Gypsy A2: (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) California Twirl (8) {New} Neighbor swing B1: (8) Circle left three-quarters (8) Partner swing B2: (8) Ladies chain across (8) Ones gypsy, end facing down CallingNotes: First progression is in A2; second progression is at the end of B2. #********************************************* Title: Dennis the Short Dave Variant #2 Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 9 Rating: 3 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor balance, box the gnat (8) Men allemande left once and a half A2: (16) Partner balance & swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Partner balance, swat the flea B2: (8) Star Left 1x (8) Neighbor Left Gypsy 1.5 NotesOther: Gives a little more interaction with your neighbor than the original, which had B2 = Circle Left + Circle Balance + Pass Through. Also B1/B2 is much smoother. #********************************************* Title: Dennis the Short Dave Variant #3 YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 9 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor balance, box the gnat (8) Men allemande left once and a half A2: (16) Partner balance & swing B1: (8) Ladies Chain {to Neighbor} (4) Ladies Trade (4) Men Trade {passing right} B2: (8) {Same} Circle left 1x (8) Balance the circle + California Twirl NotesOther: Barry's version had partner balance & box the gnat after the ladies chain, but that was awkward for two reasons. First the man's right arm would be behind the lady's back, and secondly the box-the-gnat doesn't flow well into the circle left in B2. The two trade moves should be very smooth. Corrected the ending 2012-09-07. #********************************************* Title: G is for Gretchen DV #2 Author1: Carol Ormand YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 11 djn_Printed: White2, 2014-03-04 00:00:00 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-04 00:00:00 GMT Music: 115 Level: Easy-Medium Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Allemande Right 1.5 (8) Neighbor {Cross-Arm} Swing {ends where started} A2: (8) Half Hey Across {Men start left M:L P:R L:L} (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 3/4 {puts ladies L-L center} (4) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 {Ladies push & Pivot CCW} B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 CallingCard: # # Neighbor Right -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N R 1.5 | Once-and-a Half # # --- # # Neighbor Cross-arm N X Swing | Swing # # # --- # # Men-pass Left -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Half Hey | Half Hey # # --- # Neighbor Right Three N AL W AL | Quarters # Ladies Left --- Half Way Spin #-and -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 P B&S | Balance # Partner Swing --- (4) | (4) --- # # Long Lines -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Men Left M AL L 1.5 | Once-and-a Half # # --- # New Neighbor Right NotesOther: Compare to "High Jinx at White Star Farm". Composed for the RFDC mid-Winter party 2014. #********************************************* Title: Lights at Dawn DV #1 BAD? Author1: Charlie Fenton Level: Intermediate YearComposed: 90 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 18 #..Element_First: M Almd #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | M Almd | N Swing | P Swing | Promenade | Shift | Star | W Almd IsSymmetrical: 1 Setup: Improper + Ladies Trade #..PieceCount: 10 From: Russ Owen #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Becket, Prog=Single, Dir=CW, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Becket A1: (4) Gents allemande RIGHT 1/2 (8) Hands across RIGHT-hand star 1x {end with ladies home, gents not} (4) Neighbors promenade across {1} A2: (4) Ladies allemande right 1/2 (8) Hands across right-hand star 1x (4) {Gents drop out} ladies allemande right 1/2 B1: (16) Neighbors swing B2: (8) Circle left 3/4 + Slide Left {ladies in lead} (8) Partner Gypsy + Gents whirl around to face in CallingNotes: NOTE SETUP! {1} This promenade is unusual in that the ladies pass right instead of the usual gents pass left. After passing across, men back up to courtesy turn the lady. NotesOther: Wrote this dance in a state of confusion over how Charlie's original worked. Not at all sure about promenade across in four!!!! #********************************************* Title: Honor Among Thieves (1982 version) DV #1 Author1: Penn Fix Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 31 Improper A1: (8) Couples Do-si-Do (8) Circle Left 1x A2: (8) Neighbors dosido (8) Neighbors allemande right 1 1/2 B1: (8) Lady 1 around two and the gent falls through (8) Gent 1 around two and the lady falls through B2: (16) 1's swing NotesOther: It is usually necessary to demonstrate "lady around two and the gent falls through". This is a chase figure. At the beginning of A2 the 1's are progressed, lady 1 facing out, gent 1 looking at her back. Lady 1 goes clockwise around the 2's, ending in her partner's place facing across. Gent 1 follows her, but when he is about half way around, above the 2's, he goes down between them ("falls through") and into in his partner's place, facing out. The 1's have exactly traded places. The figure is then repeated with gent 1 in the lead. DJN - substituted stars for circles in A1. I suspect the problem Penn's original ran into was the awkward transition between circle right and neighbor do-si-do. One could have started the dance with a circle R/circle L, but that has its own difficulties. #********************************************* Title: Nashville Drive Dave Variant Author1: Charles Harvey Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate-Advanced Rating: 3 YearComposed: 1994 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 28 #..Element_First: P B&S #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | P B&S | P Swing | Promenade | RL | W Chain #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Becket, Prog=Single, Dir=CW, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Becket A1: (16) Partner: balance and swing A2: (8) Circle Left 1X (8) Diagonal Left: Right and left through B1: (8) Ladies Chain with Courtesy Turn (4) Holding left hands, take four little steps away from neighbor (4) Swat the Flea with that Neighbor B2: (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2 + Promenade Neighbor Across (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 CallingNotes: Not sure whether unusual sequence in B2 will work. NotesOtherPre: I couldn't seem to make Charley's original work. Here's what he had: . A1: (16) Partner: balance and swing . A2: (8) Circle Left 1X . (8) Diagonal Left: Right and left through . B1: (8) Ladies Chain with Courtesy Turn . Neighbor: Swat the Flea (by Left Hands) . Neighbor: Box the Gnat (By Right Hands) . B2: (8) Promenade across the Set . (8) Ladies Chain #********************************************* Title: Early Morning Swim DV #1 Author1: Kathy Anderson #..Element_First: Bal Ring #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | DSD | P Swing | Petro | Promenade | ROM | Roll | W Almd IsSymmetrical: 1 #..PieceCount: 7 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (4) Ones Split the Twos (4) Separate and Return up the Outside (8) Ring of Four Balance + Partner Roll Across A2: (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1-1/4 (8) Wave of Four {Gents Center} Balance and spin right {LADIES SPIN PAST TWO} B1: (4) Ladies Allemande Left 1x (12) Partner swing B2: (8) Promenade across the Set (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Twos Arch/ Ones Duck Thru %% Cir & Pass CallingNotes: High energy! A good peak of the evening dance. NotesOther: This dance heavily reconstructed. {1} CH had ones down the center, cast and back up the outside - both 8 counts followed by a four count balance & roll. {2} CH had A2.2 = Balance and slide right as in ROM, then B1 = "Ladies roll partner + Ladies al L 1x". Not available on line. Also changed the DSD in A2 to a gypsy. The dance got a bit rushed there, and the gypsy keeps dancers from wasting time in twirls. Variation - B1 (after spin right) = Neighbor Allemande Left 1x + Ladies Pass Right, all in 8 counts. Still not 100% satisfied with the CL3 + Pass at end. Need to dance this with humans. The ghosts aren't helping. #********************************************* Title: Mixer Georgia Rang Tang DV #2 Author1: Bob Isaacs? Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Rating: 3 DistinctiveMove: Georgia Rang-Tang #..Element_First: Circle L #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | N Swing | P Swing | Star | Unusual #..PieceCount: 5 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Scatter Mixer, ST=, CForm=, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=Scatter, FormOther= Type: Sicilian Circle Formation: Duple Minor Progression: Single ProgressionOther: Mixer Sicilian Circle A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Partner Swing A2: (8) Star Left 1x {1} (8) Georgia Rang-Tang Starts... {2} B1: (16) Georgia Rang-Tang Continues B2: (8) Neighbor swing (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through CallingNotes: This dance cannot be done in lines. The women will switch directions each time, and will oscillate between two positions on the floor. The men travel around the circle, always progressing in the same direction. If the circle has an odd number of minor sets, the men will will visit all the women in two complete circuits. If the number of minor sets is even, then the men will "miss" half the women, but that is typical of sicilian circles anyway. {1} Make sure it goes all the way around. {2} See notes under "Georgia Rang Tang". NotesOther: If the dance were done in lines, there would be two ladies near the ends who would stand out every other time. #********************************************* Title: High Voltage Gypsy Dave Variant Author1: Frank Jenkins Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Rating: 3 Element_First: Roll Gypsy #..ProgramFlags: 1s Swing | Circle L | LLFB | N B&S | N Swing | P B&S | P Swing | Unequal IsSymmetrical: 1 #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Setup: Ones Swing and end the swing facing up. Proper A1: (4) #1 man roll partner over to his left (12) Ones go down the outside and return while twos gypsy & swing {1} A2: (8) Circle Left 1X (8) Circle Right 1X B1: (16) Neighbor: balance and swing B2: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Ones swing {3} CallingNotes: {1} Twos end the swing facing up. {3} Ones end this swing facing up. #********************************************* Title: Georgia Rang Tang DV #1 Author1: Bob Isaacs? Level: Intermediate Rating: 3 DistinctiveMove: Georgia Rang-Tang #..Element_First: Circle L #..ProgramFlags: Circle L | N Swing | P Swing | Star | Unusual #..PieceCount: 5 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Scatter Mixer, ST=, CForm=, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=Scatter, FormOther= Type: Scatter Mixer or Sicilian Circle Formation: Duple Minor Progression: Single A1: (8) Circle Left 1X (8) Circle Right 1X A2: (16) Georgia Rang-Tang B1: (8) Georgia Rang-Tang Continues (8) Neighbor swing B2: (16) Promenade new partner to another couple %% Promenade CallingNotes: See notes under "Georgia Rang Tang" #********************************************* Title: Rita's Reel Dave Variant Author1: Tom Hinds Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate-Advanced From: Charley Harvey Improper A1: (8) Neighbor do-si-do (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Ones: allemande Left 1-1/2 (8) Ones single file promenade CCW up or down the inside {1} B1: (8) Ones turn alone and return. Hand cast with original same sex neighbor {2} (8) Half Hey Across (Ones start passing right) {3} B2: (8) Half Hey Back (Ones start passing right) (8) Ones Gypsy + #2 LADY MOVE UP + #1 LADY SPIN CW TO FACE DOWN CallingNotes: A good dance for short lines at the end of the evening. {1} The men will walk down, the ladies will walk up. Dancers loop around the end of the inner track. {2} Ones come back up the center. Give left hands to original same sex neighbor and hand cast 3/4 until ones face in. {3} The caller should probably warn dancers about the hey split across phrase boundries. NotesOther: Another alternate ending: substitute a Square Through for the full hey. Here's Charley Harvey's original write-up (which I believe is defective): ..A1: (16) Neighbor: balance and swing ..A2: (8) Ones: allemande Left 1-1/2 .. Ones, single file inside: Gents start up the hall/Ladies down .. Turn alone ..B1: Ones Cast Off with Original Neighbor (the one you swung) .. (8) Ones: Chain ..B2: (8) Ones: Chain .. (8) Ones: Do-si-do #********************************************* Title: Carol O' DV #3 Author1: Joseph Pimentel Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 19 Level: Intermediate djn_Printed: DGreen, 2014-03-21 20:47:00 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-21 20:47:00 GMT From: Charley Harvey Improper A1: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.5 A2: (8) Long Waves {Men in} Balance & Spin Right (8) Long Waves Balance & Spin Left B1: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 {assisted by N with right} (12) Partner swing B2: (8) Promenade Across (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 3/4 CallingCard: # # # Star ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Star R 1x | Right All-the Way # --- # # Neighbor Gypsy N Gypsy 1.5| Once-and-a Half # # --- # # Long Waves ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Long Wave | Balance # Spin Right --- # # Long Waves Long Wave | Balance # Spin Left --- # # Men Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Men AL 1/2 | Half # Partner Swing --- (4) P Swing | (4) --- # # Promen- Ade-a ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Promenade | Cross # # # --- # # Ladies Right Swing Thr | # # Neighbor Left --- # New Neighbor Star #********************************************* Title: Gene's Valentine DV #1 Author1: Dean Snipes Level: Easy Intermediate Rating: 2 #..Element_First: Promenade #..ProgramFlags: Hey - Half | M Almd | N Almd | N B&S | N Swing | P Swing | Promenade | Star #..PieceCount: 7 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Becket, Prog=Single, Dir=CW, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Becket A1: (8) Promenade across the Set (8) Right Diagonal Star Left 3/4 {1} A2: (8) Neighbor allemande Left 1-1/2 (8) 1/2 Hey (Ladies start right) {L:R P:L M:R} B1: (16) Neighbor: balance and swing B2: (8) Gents: allemande Left 1-1/2 (8) Partner swing CallingNotes: {1} Have dancers form star on right diagonal. Tell them the dance has progressed, and these are their new neighbors. Before dancers turn the star, tell dancers where they will end up. Ladies end up where partner is standing now. Men end up where neighbor is standing now. After the star turns, the men turn back CCW over left shoulder to face neighbor. #********************************************* Title: Jane's Contra DV #5 Author1: Ken Bonner Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 2 Level: Advanced DistinctiveMove: Dixie Twirl, Rev Star Promenade Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-do (8) Neighbor swing A2: (4) Down the hall, four in line (4) Dixie Twirl {1} (8) Return and Bend the line {2} B1: (8) Right and left through (4) Ladies allemande Right 1/2 (4) Ladies Scoop Partner {with left arm}, Star Promenade {NO butterfly whirl} {3} B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down (8) Balance Ring + California Twirl CallingNotes: {1} Dixie Twirl = California twirl for couples. Centers arch. Right hand lady leads her neighbor under the arch while left hand couple walks CW around the peak of the arch to other side. Center two keep holding hands, "wringing the dishrag" to reverse direction. {2} After bend the line, everyone should be across the set from where they started. Ones are above the twos. #********************************************* Title: Jane's Contra DV #6 Author1: Ken Bonner Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 18 Level: Intermediate Reverse Becket A1: (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (12) Neighbor swing A2: (8) Down the hall, four in line (turn as couples) (8) Return and Bend the line B1: (8) Ladies Chain {to partner} (8) Pass Through Across + California Twirl B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1x (8) {Scoop Partner} Star Promenade + Travelling Butterfly Whirl {1} %% Star Prom | Shift CallingNotes: {1} Teach as butterfly whirl + face across, then shift to right. NotesOther: Compare B2 to "Jane's Contra DV #7", which I think is better. #********************************************* Title: Jane's Contra DV #4 Author1: Ken Bonner Level: Advanced Rating: 5 A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-do (8) Neighbor swing A2: (4) Down the hall, four in line (4) Dixie Twirl {1} (8) Return and Bend the line B1: (8) Right and left through (8) Right and left through B2: (8) Ladies Chain {to Partner} (8) Circle Right 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down by LEFT CallingNotes: {1} Centers Arch, Wring the Dishrag. In this one, the ladies chain is equivalent to ladies allemande right 1/2 + men snatch the ladies out of the allemande with a butterfly whirl. #********************************************* Title: Jane's Contra DV #9 Author1: Ken Bonner Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 18 djn_Printed: White2, 2014-03-23 01:15:00 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-23 01:15:00 GMT Level: Intermediate Music: 116 Reverse Becket A1: (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (12) Neighbor swing A2: (8) Down the hall, four in line (turn as couples) (8) Return and Bend the line B1: (16) Give & Take (Ladies Take) Partner Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1x (8) {Scoop Partner} Star Promenade + Travelling Butterfly Whirl {1} %% Star Prom | Shift CallingNotes: {1} Teach as butterfly whirl + face across, then shift to right. NotesOther: Compare B2 to "Jane's Contra DV #7". The 1x men's allemande gives a little extra time for this final sequence. CallingCard: Ladies Right ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 W AL R 1/2 | Half Way Neighbor Swing --- (4) N Swing | (4) --- # # Down-the Hall ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Down 4 | (4) --- Turn-as Couples Come-on Back Turn C | (4) --- Fold-the Line Give-and Take ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Give/T | # # Ladies Take-him --- Home # # # | (4) --- # # Men Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 M Al L 1.5 | Once-a Round # # --- # # Scoop Partner Star Pr+Sl | # # Whirl Shifting --- Right # Ladies Right #********************************************* Title: Pride of Dingle DV #1 Author1: Ken Alexander Level: Easy-Intermediate Type: Contra ContraForm: Proper Formation: Other FormationOther L 4x2 pppp + one more A1: (8) Up a Double and Back %% LLFB (8) Repeat %% LLFB A2: (16) Dingle Climbs the Ladder {1} B1: (8) Lines of Four (or 5) Forward & Back Shifting Down (8) Lines Forward & Back Again B2: (16) All Swing Partners (Basket of three at bottom) {ALL end facing up} CallingNotes: Setup = Four couples facing UP, holding hands. Dingle is at foot, between the fourth couple. {1} Climb the ladder is a series of half allemandes into which the Dingle inserts himself, forming stars of three. #1 = partner right 1/2 + dingle with fours. #2 = partner left 1/2 + dingle with threes. #3 = partner right 1/2 + dingle with twos #4 = partner left 1/2 + dingle with ones {2} The dingle joins one side or the other (as appropriate) for the F & B. The line with five shifts down, producing a new dingle. {3} Before swing, odd person out at bottom is the new dingle. CallingNotes: If the dingle is a man, the ladies stay where they are. The men plus the dingle rotate amongst the women. If the dingle is a woman, the women's line will rotate. Repeat 5x. #********************************************* Title: Carol O' DV #2 Author1: Joseph Pimentel Level: Intermediate From: Charley Harvey Improper A1: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.5 A2: (8) Long Waves {Men in} Balance & Spin Right (8) Long Waves Balance & Spin Left B1: (4) Allemande Left 1/2 {assisted by N with right} (12) Partner swing B2: (8) Promenade Across (8) Half Hey (Ladies Start Right), Gents Ricochet #********************************************* Title: A Proper Trifle DV #1 Author1: David Kirchner Level: Advanced Intermediate Rating: 5 From: Charley Harvey Proper A1: (8) First Corners: allemande Right 1-1/4 (4) Left Diagonal Wave of Four Balance {1} (4) Partner: Allemande Left 1x A2: (16) Full Hey (First Corners start passing right) B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing {2} B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Ones: Half Figure eight up the set CallingNotes: {1} Partner is in left hand. First corner couple is holding right hands in the center. {2} Ladies must add a 180 CW spin to face partner for the balance. #********************************************* Title: Jane's Contra DV #8 Author1: Ken Bonner Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 18 Level: Intermediate Reverse Becket A1: (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (12) Neighbor swing A2: (8) Down the hall, four in line (turn as couples) (8) Return and Bend the line B1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Star Left 1x B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) {Scoop Partner} Star Promenade + Travelling Butterfly Whirl {1} %% Star Prom | Shift CallingNotes: {1} Teach as butterfly whirl + face across, then shift to right. NotesOther: Compare B2 to "Jane's Contra DV #7", which I think is better. #********************************************* Title: The Wood Duck (Waltz Circle Mixer) DV #1 Author1: Fried de Metz Herman Level: Easy Rating: 3 Music: Waltz From: Charley Harvey Circle Mixer A1: (12) Partner Gypsy Right {1} (12) Diagonal Left: Left Hand Turn %% N Almd A2: (12) Partner Gypsy Left (12) Diagonal Right: Right Hand Turn %% N Almd B1: (6) Partner: Two Hands, Slow Chasse in line of dance, two steps %% (6) Gents Arch with Left Hand, Ladies pass under %% Twirl (6) {All facing out} Balance out and back %% LLFB (6) {Turn Back-to-Back with partner. New} Partner California Twirl B2: (24) Waltz with New Partner {2} %% P Swing CallingNotes: {1} Think the dance begins with men stepping into center and turning to face partners. This makes sense in the diagonal right/left moves that follow. Kind of like Tennessee mixer. {2} End with men backing away from partner, men facing out ladies facing in. NotesOther: Not available on line. I added the California Twirl in B1. NotesOtherPre: Urtext= A1: (8) Partner Gypsy Right (8) Diagonal Left: Left Hand Turn (8) Partner Gypsy Left (8) Diagonal Right: Right Hand Turn B1: Partner: Two Hands, Slow Chasse in line of dance, two steps Gents Arch with Left Hand, Ladies pass under All Face Out of Circle, join hands, Balance out and back Ladies Turn Left to New Partner Waltz with New Partner #********************************************* Title: Ralph and Donna's Dance DV #1 Author1: David Kirchner Level: Advanced #..Element_First: Cir & Pass #..ProgramFlags: Cir & Pass | Hey - Full | LLFB | Long Wave | N Swing | P Swing | W Almd #..PieceCount: 8 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Becket, Prog=Single, Dir=CW, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 and pass through along the set (8) Neighbor swing A2: (8) Long lines, forward and back (4) Ladies: allemande Left 5/8 {1} (4) Long Wave of Ladies Balance B1: (16) Right Diagonal Hey (Start Neighbor #2 Right) {2} B2: (4) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 (12) Partner swing CallingNotes: {1} Allemande until ladies can join right hands with original same-sex neighbor. NotesOther: The hey is done with different people than in David's version. However the end effects are minimal. It may be that the men have to slide a bit to the left before starting the hey to make room. #********************************************* Title: Crunchy Cheese DV #1 Author1: Carol Ormand Level: Intermediate DistinctiveMove: chainsaw Promenade #..Element_First: LLFB #..ProgramFlags: LLFB | M Almd | N Swing | No P Sw | Star Promenade/ Butterfly Twirl | Unusual | W Chain #..PieceCount: 6 From: Charley Harvey #..Parms: Type=Contra, ST=, CForm=Improper, Prog=Single, Dir=, Form=Duple Minor, ProgOther=, FormOther= Improper A1: (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Neighbor swing A2: (4) Pass Through Across {No hands} (8) Star Right 1x (4) Gents Pull by Right %% M Almd B1: (16) CW Chainsaw Promenade and Return {1} B2: (12) Gents in Center by Left 1-1/2 Scoop Neighbor (4) Butterfly Twirl CallingNotes: {1} Lady #1 end the star facing down. Lady #2 end the star facing up. Then gents pull by right, walk behind their partners and assume their rightful place by her side. Varsouvienne promenade CW, Turn as a couple and promenade back. ?? WHAT KIND OF PROMENADE NotesOtherPre: CH had A2= (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Long lines, forward and back #********************************************* Title: Jane's Contra DV #3 Author1: Ken Bonner Level: Advanced Rating: 5 A1: (2) Pass Neighbor #1 by Right (14) Neighbor #2 Swing A2: (4) Down the hall, four in line (4) Dixie Twirl {1} (8) Return and Bend the line B1: (8) Right and left through (8) Long Lines Forward & Back B2: (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (8) Ladies Star Promenade the Men + Butterfly Whirl (4) Circle Left 1/4 CallingNotes: {1} Centers Arch, Wring the Dishrag. {2} Ladies allemande Right 1/2 (4) + Scoop Partner, Butterfly Twirl (4). The men do not cross the set as they would in a star promenade. Dancers end the flutterwheel in becket formation. NotesOther: Earlier I had the dance ending with CL 1/2 + Pass through, but I think that was in error. #********************************************* Title: Victor Victorian DV #1 (defective) Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 8 Proper A1: (8) {Same Sex} Right & Left Through (8) Mad robin (2nd corners in 1st), then step in to a long wave {1} %% Mad Robin A2: (8) Long Waves Balance right and left + Spin Right {2} (8) Partner swing B1: (8) {With Same Neighbors} Circle left 3/4 {3} (8) Neighbor swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ones Half Figure Eight Above CallingNotes: {1} It's a mixed sex wave down the center. In the wave are man #2 and lady #1, holding left hands and facing their partners. {2} Past your next neighbor. {3} Look for original neighbors on right diagonal. NotesOther: Could circle with new neighbors across in B1, making the dance double progression. Jim later noted that when calling a slightly altered version (he didn't say just how he altered it), "it worked well with 1's and 2's switching roles each time thru." This dance is a variation on "May the 4th be With You". Formerly "Unnamed Proper 2013-05-08.001". This (possibly defective) dance was based on my misunderstanding of Jim's dance. #********************************************* Title: Zoom DV #1 Author1: Jim Hemphill YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 4 Improper, Reverse Progression A1: (8) Circle right 3 places (8) Ladies chain A2: (8) Ladies pass right 1/2 hey (8) Next Neighbor swing B1: (8) Circle left 3/4 (8) Partner swing B2: (8) Right left thru (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin Right NotesOther: Changed the moment of progression. This required changing the ending as well. #********************************************* Title: Untitled 2013-05-09.001 DV #1 Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 19 Becket A1: (6) Slide Left + Circle Left 1/2 (10) Pass thru up and down {1} + Swing Through {2} %% P Almd | W Almd A2: (16) Neighbor gypsy and swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Gypsy 1x + Men Orbit CCW 1/2 {3} B2: (8) Long Waves Balance + Spin Right (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Passing partner by the right. End couples have to wait with the lady on the left - and the dance isn't very forgiving if they get this wrong! {2} Swing Through = shadow allemande right 1/2, ladies allemande left 1/2. {2} The trick will be to get the men to face in after the orbit - an unusual sequence, but I think it should work fine. In the long wave, dancers have their shadow in their right hand, men facing in. NotesOther: I thought the first part of Jim's original might be rather hectic, so I tried to change the full circle left to a 1/2 circle left. That lead to other changes, as the half circle made dancers change sides of the set... #********************************************* Title: Untitled 2013-05-09.001 DV #2 Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman Level: Advanced YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 19 Becket A1: (6) Slide Left + Circle Left 1/2 %% Shift | Cir & Pass (10) Pass thru up and down {1} + Swing Through {2} %% P Almd | W Almd A2: (16) Neighbor gypsy and swing B1: (8) Pass Through Across + California Twirl (8) Men start half hey, but richochet while ladies complete the 1/2 hey B2: (8) Long Waves {men in, shadow in right} Balance + Spin Right {3} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Passing partner by the right. End couples have to wait with the lady on the left - and the dance isn't very forgiving if they get this wrong! {2} Swing Through = shadow allemande right 1/2, LADIES allemande left 1/2. {2} The trick will be to get the men to face in after allemanding their shadow in the swing through to prepare for the swing. {3} In the long wave, dancers have their shadow in their right hand, men facing in. NotesOther: I thought the first part of Jim's original might be rather hectic, so I tried to change the full circle left to a 1/2 circle left. That lead to other changes, as the half circle made dancers change sides of the set... Unusual, complex, and little chance to catch up! Another B1 - (8) Pass Through Across + California Twirl + (8) Ladies Gypsy 1.5. Not so great, because the ladies move continuously, but the men stand waiting for 12 counts total. #********************************************* Title: Everybody Dance DV #1 Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 14 Level: Intermediate Rating: 4 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Right 3/4 {until on side with partner, then ladies turn in} B1: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Balance the Ring + Pass Through Up or Down CallingNotes: Be sure to coach dancers on where to stop the 3/4 star. NotesOther: Changed opening balance to DSD and got rid of the arch & dive at the end. #********************************************* Title: Promenade with Everyone DV #1 Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 22 Improper Reverse Progression A1: (8) Neighbor Do si Do (8) Neighbor swing A2: (8) Promenade across the set (8) Long lines forward and back B1: (8) Circle left 3/4 (8) Partner swing B2: (4) Star Promenade to other side {1} (4) Promenade up or down + wheel to face across {2} (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 CallingNotes: {1} End the swing with the men in the center. Men join left hands. There is no butterfly whirl after the star promenade, though risque dancers may whirl while advancing to the next couple! {2} Here's the reverse progression. The dance begins and ends with the ones below the twos! That suggests a reorganization as a more traditional becket dance: NotesOther: Supplanted by "Promenade with Everyone DV #2", which has a more traditional progression and starting position, but is otherwise the same dance. #********************************************* Title: Promenade the Morning Away DV #1 Author1: Jim Hemphill YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 12 Improper A1: (8) CW chainsaw promenade (8) CCW Chainsaw promenade + CCW whirl 1/4 to face across A2: (4) Ladies pull by right + shortened courtesy turn (6) CCW chainsaw promenade (6) CW Chainsaw promenade B1: (2) Ladies whirl gents around CW 1/2 (4) Men Allemande Left 1x (10) Partner Swing NotesOther: JH to DJN - With Promenade the Morning Away and all of these chainsaw promenade dances we are probably thinking in different terms on the promenades. The Skater promenade is the one I always think of by default and with the CW promenade 2nd in Promenade the Morning away, the ladies are on the inside and I envision that pull by right happening quickly, maybe 2 counts and the gent just pausing slightly in his promenade up the side while the ladies trade. You are probably right that the uneven promenades are asking for trouble. It will be a tough dance to try on a small group so it may never make it off the drawing board. #********************************************* Title: Up and Down and Around and Around DV #1 Author1: Jim Hemphill? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 15 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-24 11:26:10 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-24 11:26:10 GMT Becket A1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1x (8) Partner Swing {no swap} A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Neighbor Swing {end facing down} B1: (8) Down the Hall Four in Line + Turn Alone (8) Return + Fold the Line B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Slide Left (8) Circle Left 1x #********************************************* Title: Promenade with Everyone DV #2 Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 22 Becket A1: (4) Star Promenade to other side {1} (4) Promenade up or down + wheel to face across (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (8) Neighbor Do si Do (8) Neighbor swing B1: (8) Promenade across the set (8) Long lines forward and back B2: (8) Circle left 3/4 (8) Partner swing CallingNotes: {1} The final partner swing ends with the men in the center. Men join left hands. There is no butterfly whirl after the star promenade, though risque dancers may whirl while advancing to the next couple! #********************************************* Title: Promenade with Everyone DV #3 Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 14 Level: Intermediate Improper, Reverse Progression A1: (8) Neighbor Do si Do (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Promenade across the set (8) Long lines forward and back B1: (8) Circle left 3/4 (8) Partner swing B2: (8) Promenade across + Loop Left to Next Couple {1} (8) Circle Left 3/4 NotesOther: The loop to the left is the same as if the couple promenaded across, turned as a couple to face across, and then slid to the right along the line. #********************************************* Title: Zoom DV #2 Author1: Jim Hemphill YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 3 DayComposed: 4 Becket A1: (8) Right left thru (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin Right A2: (8) Circle right 3 places (8) Ladies chain B1: (8) Ladies pass right 1/2 hey (8) Next Neighbor swing B2: (8) Circle left 3/4 (8) Partner swing NotesOther: This one progresses like a regular improper dance. #********************************************* Title: Long Distance Affair DV #1 Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 6 DayComposed: 24 Becket A1: (8) Slide Left + Circle Left 1/2 + Pass Partner by Right to your shadow {1} (8) Shadow Allemande Right 1/2 + Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 {2} A2: (16) Neighbor #2 Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 B2: (16) Pass Shadow by Left + Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} End couples wait with lady on the left for the Up or Down pass through. {2} While men loop to right in preparation to gypsy. DRAT! I was thinking a simple change of the full circle to a half circle would be enough, but I had to get dancers back on the correct side. Keep working on it. I like the swing through followed by the gypsy & swing. Another thought - It might be possible to relax the requirement that swings end with a 16 count phrase to also permit an 8 count swing followed by long lines forward & back. In that case, you could have the couples slide left during the F&B. #********************************************* Title: Be My Heroine DV #1 Author1: John Coffman Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 11 Rating: 4 Level: Intermediate-Advanced Improper A1: (8) Long Waves {men out} Balance {R,L} + Slide Right as in Rory O' More (8) Neighbor Allemande Left 1.5 A2: (8) Circular Promenade CCW 1/2 {1} (12) Ladies Turn Out + Neighbor Swing B1: (16) Give & Take (ladies take) Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain {to neighbor} (8) Left Hand Star 1X CallingNotes: {1} The circular promenade is like a left star 1/2 without hands. The men follow their neighbor lady across, and then the ladies turn around (over their right shoulder) and swing them. #********************************************* Title: Bounce-Back DV #1 Author1: John Coffman Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 12 Level: Easy-Intermediate Improper A1: (8) Couples Do-si-Do {1} (8) Circle Left 1x A2: (4) Men Roll Neighbor Left to Right (12) Men walk across set and swing partner {2} B1: (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 (12) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Square Set %% LLFB | Shift (4) Men Allemande Left 1/2 {3} (4) Men take partner's hand and pass left back to progressed position. CallingNotes: {1} Hold hands with partner, facing up or down. Ladies will pass right in the couples do-si-do. {2} The walk across and swing will leave the couples askew. The neighbor couple should be a bit off on the left diagonal, with the two men roughly across from each other. WE WILL FIX THAT LATER IN THE DANCE. {3} Say, "Now the men will make a little excursion during which they will capture their partner's hand, and then return to where they are now." #********************************************* Title: Muscle Baby DV #1 UserDefined_1: NOT VETTED Author1: John Coffman Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 12 Rating: 4.5 Improper A1: (4) Balance Ring with old neighbor (12) {All turn CW 180 to face new neighbor} Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward and Back (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1 1/2 B1: (16) Partner Balance and Swing B2: (4) Pass Through Across (4) California Twirl (4) Men Roll Partner Right to Left (4) Circle Right 1/4 #********************************************* Title: Birds and Bees DV #1 Author1: John Coffman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 10 Rating: 3 Improper A1: (8) {Reverse} Mad Robin {men to inside first} (8) 1/2 Hey {men pass Right shoulders to start} {1} A2: (16) NEXT Neighbor Balance and Swing B1: (8) On Left Diagonal {original same sex N}, Men Allemande Left 1 1/2 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward and Back (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1 1/2 CallingNotes: In B2, Ladies allemande Right 1 1/2, then move to the outside of their new neighbor man to start a mad robin with these new neighbors. Men start the mad robin by passing to the inside first. Ladies start the mad robin by walking to the outside of her new neighbor man and looping back in over her left shoulder. {1} Awkward transition here from hey to swing. #********************************************* Title: Aback DV #1 Author1: John Coffman Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 2 Setup: Neighbor Allemande Right 3/4 -> Men back to back in center Improper, Reverse Progression A1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing A2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Ladies Chain {with courtesy turn} B2: (4) Neighbor Allemande Left 1/2 {till ladies face out} {1} (4) New Neighbor {rev progression} Allemande RIGHT 3/4 {2} (8) Neighbor Balance and Box-the-Gnat {3} CallingNotes: {1} With left hands joined, the lady walks a 180 degree arc around the neighbor man. Meanwhile the man just slides to his right into what was the lady's spot. The result is a wave - ladies facing out, men facing in, neighbor in left hand, AND NEXT NEIGHBOR IN RIGHT HAND. {1} To put ladies back to back in center. {2} Neighbor = the new one - the one you just allemanded. End effects - wait with lady on the left. #********************************************* Title: Beeswax DV #1 Author1: John Coffman Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 12 Level: Advanced Becket A1: (8) Left Diagonal Right and Left Through (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner A2: (16) Men pass right, Swing Neighbor #3 {1} B1: (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain {to shadow} {2} (8) Shadow Allemande Left 1.5 B2: (16) Partner Gypsy and Swing {3} CallingNotes: Intro shadow = other person next to you. {1} End this swing facing the couple on the left diagonal. {2} After diagonal chain, announce, "End couples - a partner swing is coming. Look to see what line your partner is in and position yourselves in that line too. Yes, end couples, the lady will be on the left." {3} End this second swing on the left diagonal too. NotesOther: DJN's Notes - A1 ends M:+1 F:+2x, A2 ends M:+2 F:+3x. B1 diag chain ends M:+2 F:0. #********************************************* Title: Birds of a Feather DV #1 Author1: John Coffman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 12 Becket A1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1 1/2 to Face New Neighbors (8) With These New Neighbors, Allemande Left 1 1/2 A2: (8) Men Flip + Promenade Across {men pass left} (8) Mad Robin {ladies on inside first} B1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1 1/2 (8) Partner Swing NotesOther: Converting to becket solved the problem with the odd starting position. #********************************************* Title: Becketize the Baby DV #1 Author1: John Coffman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 11 Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Ladies Roll N2 Right to Left (8) Ladies Chain {to partner} B1: (16) Full Hey {ladies pass right shoulders to start} B2: (16) Partner Balance and Swing CallingNotes: Still very similar to Gene Hubert's "Butter". #********************************************* Title: Busybodies DV #1 Author1: John Coffman Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 4 Level: Intermediate-Advanced Improper A1: (8) Circle Right 1X (8) Men Allemande Left 1 1/2 A2: (8) 1/2 Hey {partners pass right shoulders to start see notes} (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward and Back (8) {on right diagonal, with new same sex neighbor} Ladies Left Gypsy 1x CallingNotes: After the men allemande left 1 1/2, I would have the men stand back to back in the center, looking at their partner. During the 1/2 Hey, ladies will do exactly 1/2 Hey; men will do slightly more than 1/2 Hey. DJN - I like the sequence in A1. It's different and it flows well. It will help if, during the forward and back, the men wheel their new neighbor lady 1/8 turn CW to assist the lady into the final left gypsy. THE WOMEN WILL WANT TO GYPSY BY THE RIGHT HERE. Wheeling them around a bit so their left shoulders are closer will help them reorient to new neighbors. #********************************************* Title: Birds of a Feather DV #2 Author1: John Coffman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 12 Becket A1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1 1/2 to Face New Neighbors (8) With These New Neighbors, Allemande Left 1 1/2 A2: (8) Men Flip + Promenade Across {men pass left} (8) Mad Robin {ladies on inside first} B1: (8) Roll Neighbor + Men Allemande Right 1x (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1 1/2 (8) Partner Swing NotesOther: Converting to becket solved the problem with the odd starting position. However this is now a no-balance contra. #********************************************* Title: Another Chance for Love DV #1 Author1: John Coffman Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 11 Becket A1: (16) Full Hey {Men pass LEFT shoulders to start} A2: (16) Partner Gypsy and Swing B1: (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain {-> shadow is across} (8) Circle RIGHT 3/4 B2: (8) Balance Ring + California Twirl (8) Partner Swing #********************************************* Title: Cherry Garcia Ice Cream DV #1 Author1: John Nance Becket A1: (8) Long Lines (8) Ladies chain on left diagonal B2: (4) Pass Through Across (12) Neighbor swing B1: (8) Ladies chain across (8) Pass thru to an ocean wave, Balance the wave B2: (4) Walk forward to meet Partner (12) Partner Swing NotesOther: Same sequence of moves, the confusion of starting the dance in a different wave as your partner, however the result is very similar to John's "American Airlines Flight 3672". #********************************************* Title: Super Heroes Unite DV #1 Author1: Mariah Fabry Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 10 DayComposed: 5 Improper A1: (8) long Lines forward,gents roll {1} neighbor away with 1/2 sashay on the way back (8) Gents pass left for a half hey, but ladies richochet {2} A2: (8) Partner Gypsy 1.5 {3} (2) shadow 1 pull by left (4) shadow 2 allemande right (2) Shadow 1 pull by left B1: (16) partner balance & swing B2: (8) Men allemande left 1 1/2 (8) Neighbor swing CallingNotes: {1} The roll is from the man's left over to his right. {2} As they back out of the richochet, ladies turn to face their partners. {3} Until men are facing in and ladies are facing out. #********************************************* Title: The Wanderer DV #1 Author1: Cal Campbell Author2: Class at Metro State + Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 22 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-22 13:49:33 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-22 13:49:33 GMT Type: Contra ContraForm: Proper Formation: Quadruplet Progression: 1234 -> 2341 A1: (8) Top C. Cast {1} + down the outside past three {Others stay put} (8) Return up the Center {lady is on left} A2: (8) All Balance & Swing Partner {RETURN TO PROPER} B1: (8) {In groups of four dancers} Star Left (8) Star Right B2: (8) Top Couple Sashay Down {all the way to bottom} + Others shift up (8) Long Lines Forward & Back CallingNotes: {1} Teach cast = Ones Face Band, continue turning until your back is to your partner, now walk down the outside. With careful teaching this dance can be done with 4, 5 or 6 couples. NotesOther: Original had A1 = ones weave line back and A2 = P.Sw + LLFB. Also reversed the stars. CallingCard: # Top Couple Cast -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Cast Dn | Down-the Outside Past Three -- # # # Return Ret In | Up-the Inside # # -- # # Partner Balance -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 All B&S | # # #-and Swing -- (4) | (4) -- Back-a Way-to Proper Star -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Star L | Left # # # -- # # Star Right Star R | (4) -- # # Top Couple -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Sashay Dn | Sashay Down # # -- # # Long Lines LLFB | Forward-n Back # # -- New Top Couple Cast #********************************************* Title: Alternate Trios DV #1 Author1: Ken Kernen Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 22 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-22 13:49:33 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-22 13:49:33 GMT Formation: Other FormationOther: Three Facing Three Sicilian Circle A1: (8) {All Six} Circle Left (8) {All Six} Circle Right A2: (8) Centers Do-si-Do (8) Ends Do-si-Do B1: (8) {Center + Two on right} Star Right 1x (8) Centers Trade Stars passing left + Star Left 3/4 {with other end} B2: (8) Pass Through + Roll Away {1} (8) Lines of Three go Forward & Back CallingNotes: The center people have a leading role in this dance, but the ends will want to pay attention, because the time will come when they will be in the center. {1} Added the roll away. The center person picks one of the end people to be the new center and rolls him or her away to bring them into the center. NotesOther: Also reversed the pass + roll and LLFB to get things settled down after the roll. CallingCard: # # Circle Left -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Circle L | (4) -- # # Circle Right Circle R | (4) -- # Center Two Do-si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Cent DSD | Do # # # -- # # Ends Do-si Ends DSD | Do # # # -- # Centers To-the Right-and -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Star R | Star # # # -- # # Centers Trade-and Star L | Star Left # # -- # # Pass Through-and -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Pass Roll | Roll-a Way # # --- # # Lines-of Three LLFB | Forward-n Back # # --- # # Circle Left #********************************************* Title: Pittsfield Circle DV #1 Author1: Ken Kernen Type: Sicilian Circle Rating: 1 A1: (8) Circle Left (8) Circle Right A2: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1x+ B1: (8) Scoop Partner + Star Promenade 3/4 + Wheel so man goes in {1} %% Star Prom (8) Men Allemande Left 1x+ B2: (8) Scoop Partner + Star Promenade almost 1x + Wheel to original positions. (8) Pass Through + Bow to next CallingNotes: The star promenades go almost once around. NO BUTTERFLY WHIRLS **** AND **** they end with couples FACING ORIGINAL DIRECTION (so they are NOT on the sides). This will be difficult for experienced dancers. Thus the low rating. NotesOther: Replaced the stars in A1 with Circles. #********************************************* Title: Toot's Trio DV #1 Author1: Bob Howell Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 22 Formation: Other FormationOther: Three Facing Three Sicilian Circle djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-22 13:48:23 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-22 13:48:23 GMT A1: (16) All Six Circle RIGHT 1x A2: (8) Center Two Do-si-Do (8) Lines of Three Forward & Back B1: (8) Centers Do-si-Do person on right diagonal (8) Centers Do-si-Do person on left diagonal B2: (6) All turn 90 to LEFT {1} and Single File Promenade CW 1/2 (10) Star Left 1x + One Place and face original direction {2} %% Star L NotesOther: {1} Dancers should have their right shoulders pointed towards their opposite in the other line. {2} The 1x+1 star should put the former center at the right-hand end of his or her line of three. CallingCard: # # Circle RIGHT -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Circle R | (4) --- (4) | (4) --- # Center Two Do-si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Cent DSD | Do # # # --- # # Lines-of Three L3 F&B | Forward-n Back # # -- # Right Diagonal Do-Si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Diag R DSD | Do # # # --- # # Left Diagonal Do-Si Diag L DSD | Do # # # --- # # Single File -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Prom CW | Half-way Round # # -- Star Left Once-a StarL 1x+1 | Round # # #-and --- One-place More Circle Right #********************************************* Title: C. J. Mixer DV #1 Author1: Calvin & Judy Campbell Type: Circle Mixer Setup: Couples face CCW, Varsouvienne position A1: (4) Varsouvienne Promenade 3 steps + couples turn 180 {1} %% Prom Set (4) Walk backwards 4 steps %% (4) Forward 3 steps + couples turn 180 %% (4) Walk backwards 4 steps %% A2: (8) Partner Allemande Right 1.25 (8) {with new} Partner Allemande Left 3/4 + Men Flip CallingNotes: {1} as in Gay Gordons. The man remains closer to the center. NotesOther: Changed the directions of the allemandes in A2. #********************************************* Title: Cotton Eyed Joe Mixer DV #1 Author1: Traditional Author2: Jerry Hardy Setup: Facing partner (men CCW, ladies CW) Type: Circle Mixer A1: (4) Join left hands heel & toe + Step-close-step to left (4) Holding right - heel & toe + Step-close-step to right (4) Join left hands heel & toe + Step-close-step to left (4) Holding right - heel & toe + Step-close-step to right A2: (8) {With four polka steps} Partner Allemande Left 1x {1} (8) {With four polka steps} next one Allemande Right 1/2 + Neighbor #3 left 1/4 CallingNotes: {1} End the polka facing original direction. NotesOther: Original write up = 17-24 Four Polka steps once around, with left hands joined palms up. End facing the original direction. (Men CCW, Ladies CW) 25-32 Use 4 Polka steps to pass by the next dancer with a right hand touch and stop facing the next (2nd) dancer with left hands joined. #********************************************* Title: Toot's Triplet DV #1 Type: Triplet Author1: Bob Howell Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 22 Formation: Other FormationOther: Mixer Triplet, arbitrary genders djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-22 13:48:23 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-22 13:48:23 GMT A1: (16) All Six Circle LEFT 1x A2: (8) Center Two Do-si-Do (8) Lines of Three Forward & Back B1: (8) Centers Do-si-Do person on right diagonal (8) Centers Do-si-Do person on left diagonal B2: (6) All turn 90 to LEFT {1} and Single File Promenade CW 1/2 (10) Star Right 1x + One Place and face the other line {2} %% Star NotesOther: {1} Dancers should have their right shoulders pointed towards their opposite in the other line. {2} The 1x+1 star should put the former center at the left-hand end of his or her line of three. CallingCard: # # Circle LEFT -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Circle L | (4) --- (4) | (4) --- # Center Two Do-si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Cent DSD | Do # # # --- # # Lines-of Three L3 F&B | Forward-n Back # # -- # Right Diagonal Do-Si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Diag R DSD | Do # # # --- # # Left Diagonal Do-Si Diag L DSD | Do # # # --- # # Single File -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Prom CW | Half-way Round # # -- Star Right Once-a StarL 1x+1 | Round # # #-and --- One-place More Circle Left #********************************************* Title: Scones & Tea DV #1 Author1: Ken Kernen Type: Sicilian Circle A1: (8) Star Right 1x (8) Star Left 1x A2: (8) Ladies Do-si-Do (8) Men Do-si-Do B1: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Couples Do-si-Do 1x B2: (8) Partner Swing (8) Pass Through + Bow to next #********************************************* Title: Toot's Trio DV #2 Author1: Bob Howell Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 22 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-22 13:48:23 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-22 13:48:23 GMT Formation: Other FormationOther: Three Facing Three Sicilian Circle A1: (16) All Six Circle Left 1x A2: (8) Lines of Three Forward & Back (8) Center Two Do-si-Do B1: (16) Contra Corners B2: (6) All turn 90 to RIGHT {1} and Single File Promenade CCW 1/2 (10) Star Right 1x + One Place and face original direction {2} %% Star R NotesOther: {1} Dancers should have their LEFT shoulders pointed towards their opposite in the other line. {2} The 1x+1 star should put the former center at the left-hand end of his or her line of three. CallingCard: # # Circle Left -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Circle L | (4) --- (4) | (4) --- # Center Two Do-si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Cent DSD | Do # # # --- # # Lines-of Three L3 F&B | Forward-n Back # # -- # Con- Tra Corners -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Contra C | Partner First-then Off-to-the Right - # # P. Next-then | off-to-the Left # # --- # # Single File -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Prom CCW | Half-way Round # # -- Star Right Once-a StarR 1x+1 | Round # # #-and --- One-place More Circle Left #********************************************* Title: Toot's Triplet DV #2 Type: Triplet Author1: Bob Howell Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 22 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-05-22 13:48:23 GMT djn_Printed: Green0, 2014-05-22 13:48:23 GMT Formation: Other FormationOther: Mixer Triplet, arbitrary genders A1: (16) All Six Circle RIGHT 1x A2: (8) Lines of Three Forward & Back (8) Center Two Do-si-Do B1: (16) Contra Corners B2: (6) All turn 90 to RIGHT {1} and Single File Promenade CCW 1/2 (10) Star Left 1x + One Place and face the other line {2} %% Star NotesOther: {1} Dancers should have their LEFT shoulders pointed towards their opposite in the other line. {2} The 1x+1 star should put the former center at the right-hand end of his or her line of three. CallingCard: # # Circle Right -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 Circle R | (4) --- (4) | (4) --- # Center Two Do-si -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 Cent DSD | Do # # # --- # # Lines-of Three L3 F&B | Forward-n Back # # -- # Con- Tra Corners -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Contra C | Partner First-then Off-to-the Right - # # P. Next-then | off-to-the Left # # --- # # Single File -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Prom CCW | Half-way Round # # -- Star Left Once-a StarL 1x+1 | Round # # #-and --- One-place More Circle Right #********************************************* Title: Rough Ride Dave Variant Author1: Tom Hines Improper A1: (8) Mad Robin (Ladies start forward) (8) Half Poussette (Ladies Push) A2: (8) {with next neighbors} Mad Robin (Men start forward) (8) Half Poussette (Men Push) {1} B1: (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Double Butterfly Whirl with Neighbor CallingNotes: {1} Everyone should be back to where they started. #********************************************* Title: Caveman DV #1 Author1: Jim Hemphill Author2: Dave Notman Becket A1: (16) Give & Take (men take) Neighbor Swing A2: (16) Give & Take (men take) Partner Swing B1: (8) Pass Through Across + Turn Single {1} (8) Star Right 3/4 {2} B2: (8) {New} Men Allemande Left 1.25 (8) Star Promenade Partner + Butterfly Whirl. CallingNotes: {1} Man does a full turn single right. Lady does a 1/2 turn single left. So dancers first turn to face their partners, then continue turning to face in. The lady stays put while the man does another 1/2 turn single right, and then they go into the star. {2} After the star, dancers should be facing new neighbors in improper formation. NotesOther: Hard to teach, but I think it's smooth and slinky. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2012-09-05.003 Dave Variant Author1: Unknown Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Neighbor Gypsy A2: (4) Ladies pass by left (12) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Men Trade Passing Left (4) Neighbor Gypsy 1/2 B2: (8) Half Hey Across (Men start left) (8) Neighbor Swing NotesOther: Because the long lines are done with different people it should be easy to keep the varying figures after the long lines straight. #********************************************* Title: One Shy of Twenty Dave Variant #1 Author1: Michael Fuerst Author2: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner (8) Circle Right 3/4 A2: (4) Pass Neighbor #1 by left (4) Gypsy Neighbor #2 1/2 {1} (8) Swing Neighbor #3 B1: (8) {With Neighbor #3} Men Allemande Left 1x (8) {With Neighbor #2} Star Right 1x B2: (8) {Same} Men Allemande Right 1x while ladies orbit CCW 1/2 {2} (8) Partner swing CallingNotes: {1} Spin away from neighbor #2 with a clockwise spin 180 (that's over the right shoulder). {1} Ladies turn over left shoulder to reverse direction going into the orbit. The first two progressions are indecent (lady on man's left), and the third progression back to N2 is improper. #********************************************* Title: One Shy of Twenty Dave Variant #3 Author1: Michael Fuerst Author2: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner (8) Circle Right 3/4 A2: (4) Circle Balance (4) Pass Neighbor #1 AND Neighbor #2 by right (8) Swing Neighbor #3 B1: (8) {With Neighbor #3} Ladies Allemande Right 1x (8) {With Neighbor #2} Star Right 1x {1} B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Parther Left Gypsy 1x CallingNotes: {1} Men will need some coaching here - they want to go into the same star as their partner. The first two progressions are indecent (lady on man's left), and the third progression back to N2 is improper. #********************************************* Title: One Shy of Twenty Dave Variant #2 Author1: Michael Fuerst Author2: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Partner (8) Circle Right 3/4 A2: (4) Circle Balance (4) Pass Neighbor #1 AND Neighbor #2 by right (8) Swing Neighbor #3 B1: (8) {With Neighbor #3} Men Allemande Left 1x (8) {With Neighbor #2} Star Right 1x B2: (8) {Same} Men Allemande Right 1x while ladies orbit CCW 1/2 {1} (8) Partner swing CallingNotes: {1} Ladies turn over left shoulder to reverse direction going into the orbit. The first two progressions are indecent (lady on man's left), and the third progression back to N2 is improper. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2012-12-01.003 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 4 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide Left (8) Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl {1} A2: (8) Revolving Doors (men in center) {2} (8) Neighbor Swing {3} B1: (8) Right & Left Through Across {4} (8) Reverse Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl {5} B2: (8) Revolving Doors (ladies in center) (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Whirl a bit less than usual - exactly once around so the men can again join left hands in the center. {2} Revolving doors = star promenade + drop partner on the other side + center two (in this case the men) allemande left 1/2. {3} After the swing, partner should be across the set. The ladies should be on the same side of the set where they started the dance. The men have crossed over to their neighbor's side. {4} Extend the courtesy turn so the ladies can join right hands in the middle. {5} Ladies are in the center holding right hands for the reverse star promenade. The butterfly whirl goes clockwise (lady backs up man walks forward), thus making this sequence an exact mirror image of what dancers did in the A-part. NotesOther: Still an awkward transition for the man between the RL and reverse star promenade. This dance is more symmetrical so it should be easier to learn. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2012-12-01.001 DV #1 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Man Rolls Shadow Left to Right (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 A2: (16) Neighbor Swing {1} B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Slide RIGHT (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Man Rolls next Neighbor Left to Right B2: (16) Ladies Pull By Right + Partner Swing NotesOther: This is the dance Ron Buchanan called, but rearranged into a regular becket dance. NotesOtherPre: Positions relative to Becket: Start = M:0 F:0 Shadow Roll => M:+1 F:-1 Ladies R 1.5 and N Swing => M:+1 F:0X LLFB + Slide Right => M:0 F:+1X LLFB + Roll => M:+1 F:+2X Ladies Trade P Swing => M:+1 F:+1 #********************************************* Title: Cynthia's Star DV #1 Author1: Ron Buchanan Improper, Double Progression A1: (4) Turn to face new neighbors + short time out {1} (4) Neighbor Inside Turn (8) Star Right 3/4 A2: (4) Shadow Swat the Flea (12) Pull Shadow by Left + Swing Partner B1: (4) Balance Ring (4) Neighbor {Across} Inside Turn (8) Star Right 3/4 B2: (4) New Neighbor Swat the Flea (12) Neighbor Swing CallingNotes: {1} Turn back to back with one you swung in preceeding B2. NotesOther: Instead of starting the dance with an inside turn across, I started it with an inside turn along the lines. Another option - a single progression dance that ends with the neighbor swing, so the ones are below the twos. Then, the dance starts with a roll-away followed by an inside turn! #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2014-05-04.001 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 4 Level: Advanced Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 {1} (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Oval Promenade CCW {2} + Turn as Couples (8) Men advance to next lady + Promenade back {3} B1: (8) Full Hey (Ladies start) but Ladies Richochet the second time %% Hey - Full B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing CallingNotes: {1} *** Must tell men to take note of their opposite man while circling. They will need to spot them in a crowd later. {2} Gents end the swing standing left-to-left in the center. *** END COUPLES MUST TAKE PART IN THE PROMENADE *** {3} After the couples turn, the ladies wait for a bit. The men start walking back, they pick up the next lady and promenade her back until the original two men are opposite each other. After the dancers wheel to face across, they should be able to spot their partners in the left diagonal couple. NotesOther: TODO: FIX THIS - PROMENADE IS BACK TO PARTNER!!!! #********************************************* Title: Settlement Swing DV #5 Author1: Erik Hoffman? Penn Fix? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 21 Rating: 1 Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Left Gypsy Neighbor #1 1.5x (4) Long Waves Balance {Men facing out} Right & Left (4) Neighbor #2 Allemande Right 1x A2: (4) Neighbor #1 Allemande Left 1x (12) Neighbor #2 Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 {look for new neighbors} NotesOther: Think this is the easiest of my several variations. BAD! GYPSY 1.5 TAKES MORE THAN 8 counts! #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2014-05-04.001 DV #3 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 4 Level: Advanced Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 {1} (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Oval Promenade CCW {2} + Turn as Couples (8) Men advance to next lady + Promenade back {3} B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Men start Left) (8) {Same Two} Men Allemande RIGHT 1.5 B2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing NotesOther: TODO: FIX THIS - PROMENADE IS BACK TO PARTNER!!!! CallingNotes: {1} *** Must tell men to take note of their opposite man while circling. They will need to spot them in a crowd later. {2} Gents end the swing standing left-to-left in the center. *** END COUPLES MUST TAKE PART IN THE PROMENADE *** {3} After the couples turn, the ladies wait for a bit. The men start walking back, they pick up the next lady and promenade her back until the original two men are opposite each other. After the dancers wheel to face across, they should be able to spot their partners in the left diagonal couple. Almost a no-balance contra. The promenade will tend to synchronze dancers somewhat. #********************************************* Title: Settlement Swing DV #8 Author1: Erik Hoffman Author2: Dave Notman Music: Tempo = 112 Rating: 2 Improper, Double Progression A1: (10) Neighbor #1 Gypsy 1.5 (6) Neighbor #2 Allemande Left 1x A2: (6) Neighbor #1 Allemande Right 3/4 (10) Neighbor #2 Swing B1: (16) Give & Take (Men take) Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left 1x NotesOther: This ended up being fairly similar to "Poetry in Motion" #********************************************* Title: Settlement Swing DV #9 Author1: Erik Hoffman Author2: Dave Notman Music: Tempo = 113 - "Good 'Till the Last Beat, Track 01" Rating: 3.5 djn_Printed: Blue, 2014-03-04 12:26:50 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-04 12:26:50 GMT Improper, Double Progression A1: (4) Long Waves Balance {men facing out} (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Neighbor #2 Allemande Left 1x (4) Neighbor #1 Allemande Right 3/4 {1} A2: (16) Neighbor #2 Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left 1x NotesOther: {1} Dancers will be a little late going into the gypsy, but that's OK. When teaching, make sure that dancers don't turn too far when they allemande N1 by the right. If they allemande 3/4, the ladies will be standing left to left in a short wave across. If done in short lines, be sure to have an odd number of couples in each line so that dancers will get to swing all their neighbors. CallingCard: # Long Waves Balance -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 L.Wv+Al 1/2| # # Allemande Right --- Half # Neighbor Two N2 L + N1 R| Allemande Left # Neighbor --- One Right # Neighbor -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 N2 Gyp Sw | Two Gypsy # # --- Swing # # # | (4) --- # # Circle Left -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 CL 3/4 | Three Places # # --- # # Partner Swing P Swing | (4) --- # # Ladies Chain -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 W Chain | (4) --- # # Star Left Star L | (4) --- # Long Waves Balance #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2014-05-04.001 DV #2 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 5 DayComposed: 4 Level: Advanced Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 {1} (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Oval Promenade CCW {2} + Turn as Couples (8) Men advance to next lady + Promenade back {3} B1: (8) Half Hey Across (Ladies start Right) (4) Allemande Left Neighbor #2 1/2 (4) On Near Right Diagonal, two men pull by right B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing CallingNotes: {1} *** Must tell men to take note of their opposite man while circling. They will need to spot them in a crowd later. {2} Gents end the swing standing left-to-left in the center. *** END COUPLES MUST TAKE PART IN THE PROMENADE *** {3} After the couples turn, the ladies wait for a bit. The men start walking back, they pick up the next lady and promenade her back until the original two men are opposite each other. After the dancers wheel to face across, they should be able to spot their partners in the left diagonal couple. NotesOther: TODO: FIX THIS - PROMENADE IS BACK TO PARTNER!!!! #********************************************* Title: Settlement Swing DV #3 Author1: Erik Hoffman? Penn Fix? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed: 21 Rating: 1 Improper A1: (8) Long Waves {Man facing out} Balance Right & Left 2X (4) Spin Right past Neighbor #1 {1} (4) Neighbor #2 Allemande Left 1x A2: (16) Neighbor #1 Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} Extra rigourous spin 1.25 here. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2014-05-03.001 DV #1 Author1: Bob Isaacs? Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Balance & Box the Gnat (8) Mad Robin (men start) A2: (8) Half Hey Across (Men start Left) (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Right & Left Through (8) Star Left 3/4 + Pass through up or down by the Left CallingNotes: Not sure if dancers will finish in time for the opening balance. #********************************************* Title: Settlement Swing DV #1 Author1: Erik Hoffman? Penn Fix? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed:21 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1x {+ end couples put lady on the left} (4) Long Waves {men facing out} Balance Right & Left (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1x A2: (4) Former Neighbor Allemande Left 1x {1} (12) {First} Neighbor Swing {2} B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} End couples wait with lady on the left for this. {2} End couples swing too, then put lady on the right. Smooth enough, but the end effects are potentially confusing. #********************************************* Title: Flight of Fancy DV #1 Author1: Dave Sebolt Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 22 Music: 110 Jig Rolling Waves retempo 34.4 to 110 djn_Printed: Blue, 2014-03-04 12:26:50 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-04 12:26:50 GMT Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.25 (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1.5 while men Orbit 1/2 A2: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B1: (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Promenade Across (4) Ladies Trade Passing Right (4) Turn Single Right CallingCard: # # Neighbor Gypsy -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 L Gyp 1.25 | Once-and-a Quarter # # -- # Ladies Left Men W.AL Orbit | Orbit # # # --- # # Neighbor Balance -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 N.BS | # # #-and Swing --- (4) | (4) --- # # Balance-the Ring -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 Petro | # # Spin Right --- # # Partner Swing P.Swing | (4) --- # # Promen -Ade-a -------------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Prom | Cross # # # --- # # Ladies Trade W.TR TurnS | # # Turn Single --- # New Neighbor Gypsy #********************************************* Title: Settlement Swing DV #2 Author1: Erik Hoffman? Penn Fix? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed:21 Rating: 1 Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Long Waves {Man facing out} Balance + Spin Right (4) Long Waves {men facing out} Balance Left & Right (4) Neighbor #2 Allemande Right 1x {1} A2: (4) Neighbor #1 Allemande Left 1x (12) Neighbor #2 Swing {2} B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} Tough to get dancers off auto-pilot here! They will want to spin back to the left. Balance together followed by allemande is unusual. Normally dancers will allemande after balancing apart, but I think this should work. #********************************************* Title: Settlement Swing DV #7 Author1: Erik Hoffman? Penn Fix? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed:22 Rating: 1 Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Neighbor #1 Gypsy 1.25 (4) Wave of Four Balance (4) Neighbor #2 Allemande Left 1x A2: (6) Neighbor #1 Allemande Right 3/4 (10) Neighbor #2 Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: Awkward foot transition from gypsy to wave of four balance. Also, dancers would have to resist the temptation to spin after the wave balance. # Name: Orbit the Stars # Author1: Rick Mohr # Type: Contra # ContraForm: Improper # Formation: Four Facing Four # Progression: Single # Element_First: LLFB # # A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back # (8) Corner #1 Swing # A2: (8) Circle of Eight into the center and back # (8) Corner #2 Swing # B1: (6) Corner #3 Allemande Left # (2) Corner #2 pull by right # (8) Corner #1 Allemande Left 1.5 # B2: (8) Partner Balance + Box the Gnat # (8) Ladies Star Left 1x while Men Orbit CW 1/2 # C1: (8) Corner #2 Balance & Box the Gnat # (8) Men Star Left 1x while Ladies Orbit CW 1/2 # C2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing # # CallingNotesPre: May help to identify Corner #2 as the opposite sex person diagonally across in the other line. Say, "There's an opposite sex person roughly opposite you in the other line. There's a second opposite sex person in the opposing line at some distance on the diagonal. That person on the far diagonal is Corner #2. Take a good look at them. You will meet them three times in this dance." # NotesOtherPre: Kate & Rick called C2 the "Step Corner", but I just found this confusing. # Tempo = 96 # Name: Gents Give, Ladies Take # Author1: David Smukler # Type: Contra # ContraForm: Becket # Formation: Duple Minor # Progression: Single # Direction: CW # Element_First: Shift # # A1: As couples, "yearn" on left diagonal (go 3 steps forward on the left diagonal, push off other couple to back straight into lines facing that new couple) # Those 4, come back together and circle L 3/4 (end on side of set with neighbor) # A2: Allemande right neighbor 1-1/2 # Half hey (starts gents passing left shoulders) # B1: Gypsy neighbor And swing # B2: Give-and-take (to lady's side): Go forward as couples, ladies draw your partner back to your side of the set and swing him there # # Tempo = 104 # Name: Unknown CH 2013-01-24.001 # Author1: Unknown # Type: Contra # ContraForm: Becket # Formation: Duple Minor # Progression: Single # Direction: CW # Level: Easy Intermediate # Element_First: Circle L, Shift # # A1: (8) Slide Left + Circle Left 3/4 # (8) Neighbor Do-si-do # A2: (2) Neighbor #1 pull by Right # (2) Neighbor #2 pull by Left # (2) Neighbor #3 pull by Right # (4) Neighbor #4 Allemande Left 1x # (3) Neighbor #3 pull by Right # (3) Neighbor #2 pull by Left # B1: (16) Neighbor #1 balance and swing # B2: (16) Give and Take (Men Take) + Partner Swing # # NotesOtherPre: I (DJN) also had this cataloged under "Another Way Back CH #1" by Larry Jennings. However I couldn't find a dance named "Another Way Back" when I later checked. This dance is 3/4 the same as "Salute to Larry Jennings". # Tempo = 103 # ************************************************************** # 2014-01-18 # Susan McElroy Marcus # ************************************************************** # Name: Get Me Going # Author1: Lisa Greenleaf # Type: Contra # ContraForm: Improper # Formation: Duple Minor # Progression: Single # Level: Beginner-Easy # Element_First: N B&S # # A1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing # A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back # (8) Ladies Do-si-Do 1.5 # B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing # B2: (8) Ladies Chain # (8) Star Left 1x # # NotesOtherPre: Variant had A2: Ladies Allemande 1.5. Formerly "Unknown 2010-10-01.001" # Name: Dancing Spell # Author1: Cary Ravitz # Type: Contra # ContraForm: Improper # Formation: Duple Minor # Progression: Single # Level: Easy # Element_First: N B&S # # A1: (16) Neighbors Balance & Swing. # A2: (8) Circle Left 1x # (8) Star Left 1x {Hands Across} # B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 # (8) Partners Swing # B2: (8) Right and Left Through Across # (8) Ladies Chain Across Name: Unknown 2014-02-12.002 Level: Easy Intermediate Author1: Unknown Rating: 4 Becket A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Chain A2: (8) Balance the Ring and Twirl to the Right (Petronella) (8) Balance the Ring and Twirl to the Right (Petronella) B1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B2: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Partner Swing NotesOther: Looks like a pre-cursor to "Joel's in the Kitchen". An easy becket. #********************************************* Title: Settlement Swing DV #4 Author1: Erik Hoffman? Penn Fix? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed:21 Rating: 1 Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Left Gypsy Neighbor #1 1.5x (4) Long Waves Balance {Men facing out} Right & Left (4) Neighbor #2 Allemande Right 1x A2: (4) Neighbor #1 Allemande Left 1x (12) Neighbor #2 Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward + Wheel CCW 1/4 {1} (8) Ladies Start Right Hand Star, Men Fall in behind them {1} CallingNotes: {2} Ladies end up going 1.5 to trade places. Men slide right, then star 1.25. To do this in 8 counts, couples will have to cheat - thus the wheel as a couple at the start of B2. This will put the ladies in the center, with right hands handy. BAD! Gypsy 1.5 takes more than 8 counts! #********************************************* Title: Settlement Swing DV #6 Author1: Erik Hoffman? Penn Fix? Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 11 DayComposed:22 Improper, Double Progression A1: (8) Neighbor #1 Gypsy 1.5 (6) Neighbor #2 Allemande Left 1x (2) All Turn in Place CCW 180 {1} A2: (8) Long Waves {men facing out} Balance & Box Circulate {2} (8) Partner Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Left 1x CallingNotes: {1} Keep eyes locked with Neighbor #2 while you turn in place - kind of an in-place gypsy. {2} Men loop right while ladies walk straight across. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-04-17.003 DV #2 Type: Square SubType: Break A1: (8) Corner Allemande Left 2x (8) Grand Right & Left 1/2 A2: (8) Partner Balance & Box the Gnat (8) Grand Right & Wrong 1/2 B1: (8) Partner Balance & Box the Gnat (8) Grand Right & Left 1/2 B2: (8) Partner Swing (8) Promenade Home #********************************************* Title: Easter Thursday DV #4 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman Music: Waltz, A(6x3),A(6x3),B(6x3),B(6x3), Barnes I Proper A1: (3) Ones Cross passing right (6) Neighbor Mirror Gypsy {Twos starting up center} (3) Ones turn 180 in place to face across (6) Partner Back to Back A2: (9) Neighbor 2-Hand Turn 1x (9) Partner 2-Hand Turn 1x B1: (3) Facing Neighbor Advance 3 steps (3) Retreat, turning over right shoulder (3) Neighbor Gypsy 1/2 (9) Circle Left 1x B2: (9) Twos Half Figure Eight down through Ones {1} (3) Advance toward partner 3 steps (3) Retire, turning over right shoulder (3) Partner Half Gypsy CallingNotes: {1} After half 8, dancers should all be improper and progressed. #********************************************* Title: Mrs. Saxton's Magic Carpet Ride DV #1 Author1: Wendy Graham Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 18 Setup: Swing Neighbor + End facing up Improper A1: (8) Up the Hall Four in Line {Ones center} + Turn as Couples (8) Return + Bend the Line A2: (4) Ladies trade passing right (12) Partner Gypsy & Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (4) Couples Zig-Zag, Progressing TWO places {1} B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Neighbor #2 Swing CallingNotes: {1} Zig left. Pass first couple by right and second couple by left. Form a circle with neighbor #3. NotesOther: An Announcement dance, but probably a poor choice for that purpose. You need something simple to get dancers back into contra mode. Compare to Rich Mohr's "Leave the Wine". #********************************************* Title: Easter Thursday DV #1 Author1: Unknown Music: Waltz, A(6x3),A(6x3),B(6x3),B(6x3), Barnes I Proper A1: (9) Neighbor Back to Back (9) Partner Back to Back {Ones only or all?} A2: (9) Neighbor 2-hand turn 1x (9) Partner 2-hand turn {ones only or all?} 1x B1: (3) {with opposite sex n. on diagonal} Advance 3 steps (3) Retire with 1/2 Turn Single {1} (9) Clap + Circle Left 1x B2: (9) Ones Half Figure Eight through twos (6) Ones Cross Through Twos Again + Twos move up (3) Mirror Turn Single {Men to right, ladies to left} CallingNotes: {1} During the turn single, dancers start moving on the circular path. Put the clap on beat one, then join hands and complete the circle. NotesOther: What we danced at Dawn Dance 2013 most closely resembles this one. The A part seemed very slow, with a lot of extra time, and the B part was rushed. I made these changes: #********************************************* Title: Easter Thursday DV #5 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman Music: Waltz, A(6x3),A(6x3),B(6x3),B(6x3), Barnes I Proper A1: (3) Ones Cross passing right (6) Neighbor Mirror Gypsy {Twos starting up center} (3) Ones turn 180 in place to face across (6) Partner 2-Hand Turn 1x A2: (9) Neighbor Back to Back (9) Partner Back to Back B1: (6) {Facing Neighbor} Set Right & Left (6) Turn Single Right (6) Circle Left 1/2 B2: (9) Ones Half Figure Eight up through Twos (9) All 2-Hand Turn Partner 1.5 #********************************************* Title: Easter Thursday DV #2 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman Music: Waltz, A(6x3),A(6x3),B(6x3),B(6x3), Barnes I Proper A1: (3) Ones Cross passing right (6) Neighbor Mirror Gypsy {Twos starting up center} (3) Ones turn 180 in place to face across (6) Partner Back to Back A2: (9) Neighbor 2-Hand Turn 1.5 (9) Partner 2-Hand Turn 1x B1: (6) {Facing N} Set Right and Left (6) Turn Single (6) Clap + Circle Left 1/2 {1} B2: (9) Twos Half Figure Eight up through Ones (3) Ones Cast + Twos move up (6) Two-hand Turn Partner 1x CallingNotes: {1} The ones are above the twos and are proper, the twos are improper. NotesOther: Hmmmm - I have a 2-hand turn in 9 in A2, and a 2-hand turn in 6 in B2. #********************************************* Title: Reunion Variant #3 DV #1 Improper A1: (8) Long Waves {Men facing out} Balance + Spin Right (8) Ladies Chain A2: (16) Full Hey (Ladies start right) B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Pass Through Up or Down (8) Star Right 1x NotesOther: Reconstructed. Similar to Gene Hubert's "The Reunion", but I don't think that's what we did. Also similar to Gene Hubert's "Chain Break". Seems to be an original - and a nice dance! NotesOtherPre: What I wrote for A1 A1= (8) Ladies Chain (8) Something {notes said L.ch AL L to cou two chang} #********************************************* Title: Easter Thursday DV #3 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman Music: Waltz, A(6x3),A(6x3),B(6x3),B(6x3), Barnes I Proper A1: (3) Ones Cross passing right (6) Neighbor Mirror Gypsy {Twos starting up center} (3) Ones turn 180 in place to face across (6) Partner Back to Back A2: (9) Neighbor 2-Hand Turn 1.5 (9) Partner 2-Hand Turn 1x B1: (6) {Facing N} Set Right and Left (6) Turn Single (6) Clap + Circle Left 1/2 {1} B2: (9) Ones Half Figure Eight Down Through Twos (3) Twos Cast and move up outside + Ones lead down (6) All Cross and turn single right #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-04-17.003 DV #1 Type: Square SubType: Break A1: (8) Partner Balance & Box the Gnat (8) Grand Right & Wrong 1/2 A2: (8) Partner Balance & Box the Gnat (8) Grand Right & Left 1/2 B1: (8) Partner Balance & Box the Gnat (8) Grand Right & Wrong 1/2 B2: (8) Partner Swing (8) Promenade Home #********************************************* Title: Balance to My Lou Variant #2 DV #1 Author1: Becky Hill Author2: Unknown + Dave Notman Becket A1: (8) {Men turn CW 180 to face Shadow +} Gypsy Shadow 1x (8) Partner Left Gypsy 1x A2: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Left Diagonal Ladies Chain B1: (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin B2: (8) Circle Balance + Petronella Spin (8) Partner Swing #********************************************* Title: Bowl of Cherries DV #1 Author1: Sue Rosen Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 12 DayComposed: 20 Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Chain B1: (4) Ladies Gypsy (12) Partner Swing B2: (6) Circle Left 3/4 (2) Men Roll Partner Across {1} (8) Pass Through Across + Cross Trail CallingNotes: {1} The pass through across promptly reverses the roll away. NotesOther: This dance arose from analysis of a very muddy recording. Chances are the caller was presenting Sue's original, but I thought I heard "roll across". Somewhere in the dance I also heard "promenade". Aside from the novelty of the ending there's no reason to favor this over the original. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-12-20.006 DV #2 Author1: Unknown Becket A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Pass Through to an Ocean Wave + Wave of Four Balance B1: (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 (12) {Next} Neighbor Swing B2: (8) Ladies Allemande Left 1x while men Orbit CW 1/2 {1} (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Dancers will need extra coaching here! Ladies will want to allemande right rather than left. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-12-20.006 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Becket, Double Progression A1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Men Roll Ladies Left to Right (8) Pass Through to an Ocean Wave and Balance A2: (4) Neighbor Allemande Right 1/2 (4) Men Allemande Left 1x while ladies advance (8) Swing Neighbor #2 B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Pass Through to an Ocean Wave and Balance B2: (4) Ladies Allemande Left 1/2 while men advance (12) Partner Swing NotesOther: The caller abandoned this one. Heavily reconstructed from a very muddy recording + a confused call. The version the caller taught had a neighbor swing in place of the roll in A1, and in A2 there was mention of a swing through. There were also balance-the-rings sprinkled through. The liklihood of this being what the caller had in mind is almost nil. NotesOtherPre: What I wrote down: CL + N.Swing // Bal.ring + pass ocean + Bal Wave.4 + Al N. R 1/2 + Men Allemande Left while ladies walk fwrd // Next B&S // ???? + ___ Ald R 1/2 + Men walk forward while ladies allemande // P.BS #********************************************* Title: Overbalanced DV #4 Author1: Tom Calwell Author2: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (4) Partner Allemande Left 1/2 (4) Shadow Allemande Right 3/4 (8) {Return to} Partner {and short} Swing A2: (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (4) {Ladies Scoop neighbor} Star Promenade {No whirl} (8) Double Ricochet (Men bounce first) B1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) {With New Neighbors} Balance the Ring + Spin Right NotesOther: Petronella + Allemande Left + Allemande Right + Swing may be very dizzying due to the rapid changes in rotation. #********************************************* Title: Overbalanced DV #3 Author1: Dave Notman Rating: 1 Reverse Becket A1: (8) Double Ricochet (Ladies Bounce First) {1} (8) Partner Swing A2: (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (4) {Ladies Scoop neighbor} Star Promenade {No whirl} (8) Double Ricochet (Men bounce first) B1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (3) 1/2 Gypsy Partner {Across} by Left (2) {With Next Neighbors} Circular Promenade 1/4 CCW {2} (3) Ladies Roll Partner Right to Left {3} CallingNotes: {1} Ladies finish this by turning CW to face partner - in effect making a U turn as she goes back to place up or down the outside. {2} In effect, a star left without hands. Ladies follow partner. {3} Dancers will need a little extra time in B2b, however they can steal a bit either from the LLFB or from the Double Ricochet. NotesOther: Interesting, but too complicated. #********************************************* Title: Overbalanced DV #1 Author1: Tom Calwell Reverse Becket A1: (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 (8) {Ladies Scoop Neighbor} Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl A2: (8) Men See-Saw 1x (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Balance Ring + Partner Nevada Twirl (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin Right {1} B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing CallingNotes: {1} The Petronella Spin puts the dancers across from a new couple with the lady on her partner's Left. The balance & swing then puts things to right. NotesOther: The men will find it a little easier to go into the neighbor swing if they pass by the left. Also, moving the partner swing to the end will make the dance end with the lady on the right. #********************************************* Title: Overbalanced DV #2 Author1: Dave Notman Reverse Becket A1: (8) Partner Do-si-Do (8) Partner Swing A2: (4) Ladies Allemande Right 1/2 (4) {Ladies Scoop neighbor} Star Promenade {No whirl} (8) Double Ricochet (Men bounce first) B1: (16) Neighbor Balance & Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) {With New Neighbors} Circle Left 3/4 #********************************************* Title: Cappuccino Reel DV #1 Author1: Don Flaherty Author2: Dave Notman Becket A1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (4) Circle Left 1/2 (4) Slide Left (8) Ladies Chain B1: (16) Full Hey (but Ladies ricochet once at start) {1} %% Hey - Full B2: (4) Ladies Allemande Right 3/4 {briefly form long wave in middle} (4) Next Lady Allemande Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing CallingNotes: {1} Men dance a regular full hey. Ladies start the full hey with a ricochet, then complete the full hey. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-12-26.001 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Do-si-Do 1.25 {To a wave across, ladies center} (8) Wave of Four Balance + Spin Right A2: (8) Wave of Four Balance + Spin Right (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ladies Allemande LEFT {!!} 1.5 {1} CallingNotes: {1} Gents turn to face new neighbor. Going to be tough to get those ladies not to allemande right! #********************************************* Title: Dancing Duck Gypsy DV #1 Author1: Ed Vincent Becket A1: (8) Slide Left + Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (4) Men Push Neighbor into Allemande Left 1/2 %% N Almd (4) {Former} Neighbor Gypsy Right 3/4 {until ladies left-to-left in center} (8) {Advance to First} Neighbor {and} Swing B1: (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 (8) Half Hey Across (P:R L:L N:R M:L) B2: (16) Partner Balance & Swing NotesOther: I wrote this variation while struggling to understand the original. This would be a very energetic dance. CallingNotes: End effects - end couples wait as though for an indecent dance until the gypsy, then they line up at the side as in a regular Becket dance. If you gypsy the wrong sex person at the end, c'est le Vie! #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-12-26.001 DV #2 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2013 MonthComposed: 12 Level: Intermediate Advanced djn_Printed: White2, 2014-03-21 18:00:00 GMT djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-21 18:00:00 GMT Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Gypsy 1.25 {To a wave across, ladies center} (8) Wave of Four Balance + Spin Right A2: (8) Wave of Four Balance + Spin Left (8) Neighbor Swing B1: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner Swing {1} {No twirls, Ladies Right-to-Right in C} B2: (8) Ladies Star Promenade the Men + Butterfly Whirl (8) Men Allemande Left 1.5 {ladies face new neighbor} CallingNotes: {1} Maintain the hold from the swing - lady's left on man's shoulder, man's right around woman's waist. In the subsequent butterfly whirl, the woman backs up and the man walks forward. Does it make sense to end the swing with the ladies right to right in the center? NotesOther: Originally wrote Do-si-do in A1, but a gypsy is more fun. CallingCard: # # Neighbor Gypsy ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A1 N Gypsy | # # Once-a Round-and-a -- Quarter More-to-a Wave-of Four W4 + ROM | Balance # -and Spin-to-the --- Right # # Balance ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A2 W4 + ROM | Again # #-and Spin-to-the --- Left # Neighbor Swing N Swing | (4) --- # # Circle Left ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B1 CL 3/4 | Three Places # # --- # # Partner Swing P Swing | (4) --- End-with-the Ladies Right-to Right ----------------------------------------------------------------------- B2 Rev St P | Star-Prom-en Ade-and # Whirl-the --- Men # Men Left M Almd | Once-and-a Half # # --- # New Neighbor Gypsy #********************************************* Title: Hey O Rama (?) DV #1 Author1: Michael Fuerst ?? Becket A1: (8) Half Hey Across (Men Start Left) (8) Men Pass Left + Neighbor Allemande Right 3/4 {1} A2: (6) Neighbor #2 Left Gypsy (10) Neighbor #1 Swing B1: (8) Star Left 1x (8) {With new neighbors} Star Right 1x B2: (16) {Star Continues 1/4 more +} Partner Swing {2} CallingNotes: {2} Long swing here NotesOther: {1} Michael taught this sequence, "Men start a hey passing left. Continue the hey until you meet your neighbor the second time. Then pass neighbor by the right, make a sharp right turn and gypsy neighbor #2 by the left". With this method, the changes of the hey would be M:L N:R L:L P:R M:L N:R Actually a nice smooth dance, but not taught as clearly as it might have been. I think it makes sense to use an allemande right to help dancers make that "sharp right turn" for the left gypsy with N2. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-08-27.001 DV #1 Level: Beginner Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Right 1x A2: (16) Ones Cross-arm Swing B1: (16) Twos Cross-arm Swing B2: (16) Ones Sashay Down, return and cast NotesOther: TODO - put this into the beginner file! #********************************************* Title: Hey O Rama (?) DV #2 Author1: Michael Fuerst ?? Author2: Dave Notman Becket A1: (8) Half Hey Across (Men Start Left) (8) Men Pass Left + Neighbor Allemande Right 3/4 A2: (8) Long Waves Balance {Men facing in} + Neighbor #2 Allemande Left 1x (8) Neighbor #1 Swing B1: (8) Star Left 1x (8) {With new neighbors} Star Right 1x B2: (16) {Star Continues 1/4 more +} Partner Swing {2} CallingNotes: {1} Long Swing Here. NotesOther: Same basic dance, but with a balance. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-08-31.001 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing A2: (8) Ladies Chain (8) Circle Right 3/4 B1: (4) Men Pull by Left (12) Partner Swing B2: (8) Gents Chain {1} (8) Circle Left 1/2 + Turn Single Right CallingNotes: {1} Ladies point left shoulder across. Men Allemande left 1/2, then hand cast CW 3/4 with neighbor. This would be a no-balance contra. Other alternate endings: B2b = Men Trade (4) Ladies Trade (4) or pass through & cross trail. B2b = Pass through across + neighbor allemande RIGHT 1/2 to long waves (men facing in). Then start balancing the wave, spin past former neighbor, pull former neighbor by right and swing new neighbor. B2b = Circle Left 1/2 + Men Allemande Right 1x, start with gypsy & swing (another no-balance version). #********************************************* Title: Nappy? Natty? DV #1 Author1: Judy Goldsmith Author2: Dave Notman Improper A1: (8) Neighbor Swing (8) Neighbor Gypsy A2: (8) Right & Left Through Across (8) Ladies Allemande Right 1.5 B1: (8) Partner Swing (8) Partner Gypsy B2: (8) Balance the Ring + Men Roll Partner (8) Balance the Ring + Petronella Spin Right NotesOther: It was great fun to just step across the set as the next lady spun towards me along the side, and then catch her and go right into the swing! #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-12-12.008 DV #3 Author1: Unknown Reverse Becket, Triple Progression A1: (6) Circle Right 3/4 (6) {Lady in lead} Zig Right + Zag Left to Neighbor #2 (4) Couples Do-si-Do... A2: (8) Couples Do-si-Do Continued %% (8) {Same} Neighbor Do-si-Do {as individuals} B1: (4) Wave of Four {Ladies holding left in center} Balance (2) Advance to Neighbor #3 (10) Swing Neighbor #3 B2: (16) Give and Take (LADIES take) Partner Swing NotesOther: The dance Nils called started with Circle LEFT, Zig LEFT ... #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-12-12.002 DV #3 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 9 Level: Intermediate Advanced Rating: 3 Becket A1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (4) {Same Two} Ladies Allemande Right 3/4 (4) {With next lady} Allemande Left 1/2 %% W Almd A2: (16) Neighbor #2 Balance & Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Balance the Ring + Petronella Spin B2: (8) {On slight Right Diagonal} Men Allemande Left 1x (8) {Scoop Partner} Star Promenade + Butterfly Whirl NotesOther: See notes about end effects attached to the original. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-12-12.008 DV #2 Author1: Unknown Becket, Triple Progression A1: (6) Circle Left 3/4 (6) Zig Left + Zag Right to Neighbor #2 (4) Couples See-Saw... A2: (8) Couples See-Saw Continued (8) {Same} Neighbor See-Saw {as individuals} B1: (4) Wave of Four {Men holding right in center} Balance (2) Neighbor #2 Allemande Left 1/4 (10) Swing Neighbor #3 B2: (16) Give and Take (men take) Partner Swing NotesOther: This one IS triple progression, but I remember the couples DSD being by the right. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-12-12.002 DV #2 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 9 Level: Intermediate Advanced Rating: 3 Becket A1: (8) Right & Left Through Across (4) {Same Two} Ladies Allemande Right 3/4 (4) {With next lady} Allemande Left 1/2 %% W Almd A2: (16) Neighbor #2 Balance & Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Pass Through Across + Circle Left 1/2 B2: (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin (8) Partner Swing NotesOther: See notes about end effects attached to the original. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-12-12.002 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 2 DayComposed: 9 Level: Intermediate Advanced Rating: 3 Becket A1: (8) Right & Left Through Across {1} (4) {Same Two} Ladies Allemande Right 3/4 (4) {With next lady} Allemande Left 1/2 {2} %% W Almd A2: (16) Neighbor #2 Balance & Swing B1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back + Men Roll Neighbor {the one they swung} (8) Circle Left 3/4 + Turn 180 CW {3} B2: (16) Partner Gypsy & Swing CallingNotes: {1} After the RL, ladies will be standing between their partner and their shadow. {2} If there is no next lady to allemande left with, then balance & swing your partner. Otherwise ladies allemande left 1/2 with the next lady to face their next neighbors, whom they balance & swing. {3} Start the circle by taking hands with shadow across the set. At the end of the 3/4 circle dancers will be on the side of the set with their shadows, standing back to back with their partners. An interesting variant, but the end effects aren't much better than the original. The panic momement just before the california twirl (where an end man would be standing next to another man), has been eliminated, but a new panic moment (after the roll) has been added. The only advantage is that the panic moment after the roll doesn't last as long, so dancers will be less likely to react inappropriately. NotesOther: Possible variant of A1 - start with ladies trade + Men trade. Then the words "same two ladies" will have more meaning. A nice dance, but with difficult end effects. This might work well as a Sicilian Circle. #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-12-12.003 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Improper A1: (16) Neighbor Gypsy & Swing A2: (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Men go Forward & Back (turning 180 R to go back) B1: (16) Partner Balance & Swing B2: (8) Balance Ring + Petronella Spin (8) Balance Ring + Men Roll Neighbor Left to Right NotesOther: The roll to gypsy sequence should make the ladies good and dizzy! #********************************************* Title: Unknown 2013-12-14.003 DV #1 Author1: Unknown Type: Square SubType: Keeper, H1 S2 H3 S4 A1: (8) Lady #1 with couple on right - circle Left 1x or 2x %% Circle L (8) Couple #1 Allemande Left 1x A2: (16) With Lady #1 in center, other 7 Circle Left 1x %% Circle L B1: (16) With Gent #1 in center, other 7 Circle Left 1x %% Circle L B2: (8) Swing Partner (8) Corner Do-si-Do C1: (8) Partner Do-si-Do (8) Full Grand RL starts C2: (8) Grand RL continues %% D1: (8) Partner Do-si-Do {or balance + box the gnat} (8) Partner Swing NotesOther: Repeated 4x, the 7 phrase dance comes out right with the music. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #1 (RETIRED) Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman Level: Intermediate Advanced YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 7 DayComposed: 30 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-04-04 15:58:48 GMT Rating: 1 Proper A1: (8) {New Neighbors} Circle Left 1x (8) Long Lines Forward & Back A2: (8) Star Right (8) Ones Swing B1: (8) Lines of Four down the set (8) Ones Trade; Come Back B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (4) Balance the Ring (4) Cloverleaf Turn Single {1} NotesOther: {1} Cloverleaf turn single (M1 & F2 left; M2 & F1 right, or everyone start turning towards same sex neighbor, and then continue turning to face out). Continue turning some more and circle left with new neighbors. This is much too complicated for beginners. Also, there are two CL moves followed by different things. Like the Star R -> Ones Swing. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #3b Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 3 Rating: 3 Level: Easy Intermediate Proper A1: (8) {Same Sex} Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Star Left A2: (8) Star Right (8) Ones Swing B1: (8) Lines of Four down the set; Turn Alone (8) Return and fold the line B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (4) Circle Balance (4) {Ones only} Nevada Twirl #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #1c Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 4 Level: Intermediate Advanced Rating: 2 Proper A1: (8) {New Neighbors} Circle Left 1x (8) Star Left A2: (8) Star Right (8) Ones Swing B1: (8) Lines of Four down the set (8) Ones Trade; Come Back B2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (4) Balance the Ring (4) Cloverleaf Turn Single {1} NotesOther: {1} Cloverleaf turn single (M1 & F2 left; M2 & F1 right, or everyone start turning towards same sex neighbor, and then continue turning to face out). Continue turning some more and circle left with new neighbors. This is much too complicated for beginners. Like the Star R -> Ones Swing. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #1b Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 3 Level: Intermediate Advanced Rating: 2 Proper A1: (8) {New Neighbors} Circle Left 1x (8) Long Lines Forward & Back A2: (8) Star Right (8) Ones Swing B1: (8) Lines of Four down the set (8) Ones Trade; Come Back B2: (8) Twos Do-si-Do (4) Balance the Ring (4) Cloverleaf Turn Single {1} NotesOther: {1} Cloverleaf turn single (M1 & F2 left; M2 & F1 right, or everyone start turning towards same sex neighbor, and then continue turning to face out). Continue turning some more and circle left with new neighbors. This is much too complicated for beginners. I like the Star R -> Ones Swing. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #2d Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 4 Rating: 2 Proper A1: (8) {[Same sex]} Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Star Left A2: (8) Star Right (8) Ones Swing B1: (8) Lines of Four down the set (8) Ones Trade; Come Back B2: (8) Twos Gypsy {with optional CW whirl away} (8) Long Lines Forward & Back NotesOther: Lady #1's transition from DSD to Star L isn't all that great, but beginners won't notice. Downside of 2s gypsy - more standing around. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #6 Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman Level: Easy Intermediate YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 4 IsSymmetrical: 0 Proper A1: (8) Long lines go forward and back (8) Ones Do-si-Do Partner A2: (8) Right-hand star (8) Left-hand star B1: (8) Four in line {Ones Center} go down the hall, turn alone (8) Return and form a ring B2: (8) Circle left 1x (8) {Same} Neighbors {Same Sex} Do-si-Do NotesOther: The Star Left to Line of Four transition is much too difficult for beginners. In this version I sacrificed the "everyone moving all the time" in favor of a clear transition to new neighbors with the Ones Do-si-Do. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #2 (RETIRED) Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2011 MonthComposed: 6 DayComposed: 18 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-04-04 16:00:07 GMT Rating: 1 Proper A1: (8) Mad Robin (First Corners Start) (8) Ones Two-hand Turn A2: (8) Twos Two-hand Turn (8) Circle Left B1: (8) Circle Right (8) Lines of Four down the set + Turn Alone B2: (8) Lines of Four Return (8) Long Lines F & B NotesOther: Mad Robin in proper formation is always difficult for contra dancers, as you need to have either the first corners or the second corners start it. Secondly, the transition from mad robin to 2-hand turn is going to be awkward for somebody. Paired moves split across phrase boundries will be confusing. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #8 Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 3 Level: Intermediate Advanced IsSymmetrical: 0 Rating: 2 Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Ones Do-si-Do A2: (8) Star Right (8) Star Left {1} B1: (8) Lines of Four down the Hall; Turn Alone (8) Return, Fold the Line B2: (8) Twos Split the {same} Ones, return up the outside (8) Ones Split the {same} Twos, return down the outside NotesOther: Nice flow, but this one is more complicated than it looks. {1} The transition from star to line of four, while not physically difficult, is hard to describe, the four roles do different things. Ladies must do a CCW twirl to face down, and the twos must separate to make room for the Ones in the line. A cool-down dance, particularly for the Twos. Will likely outrage hard core dancers because it lacks any swings! #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #3c Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 3 Rating: 4 Level: Easy Intermediate Proper A1: (8) First Corners Do-si-Do (8) Second Corners Do-si-Do A2: (8) Star Right {1} (8) Ones Swing B1: (8) Lines of Four down the set; Turn Alone (8) Return and fold the line B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (4) Circle Balance (4) {Ones only} Nevada Twirl NotesOther: Nice flow. Works well at fast tempos. Perhaps a good cool-down dance as there's a fair amount of inaction. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #7b Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 3 Rating: 3 Proper A1: (8) First Corners Do-si-Do (8) Second Corners Do-si-Do A2: (8) Circle Left (8) Circle Right B1: (8) {Ones Center} Lines of Four down the set + Turn Alone (8) Lines of Four Return B2: (8) Long Lines F & B (8) {with same} Star Left 1x CallingNotes: Rather than "First Corners" say Man #1 and corner lady do-si-do. Then, when calling say "First Man Do-si-Do". NotesOther: Same as #7 but with DSD rather than gypsies. Potential problem with second corners - they will finish the star facing the wrong way, and will have to get turned around so they gypsy with new neighbors. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #3 Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman Rating: 2 YearComposed: 2012 MonthComposed: 1 DayComposed: 10 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-04-04 13:11:48 GMT Proper A1: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Star Left A2: (8) Star Right (8) Ones Swing B1: (8) Lines of Four down the set; Turn Alone (8) Return and fold the line B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (4) Circle Balance (4) {Ones only} Nevada Twirl NotesOther: Almost good, except the transition from Nevada Twirl to LLFB is a little odd but not unworkable. 2014-04-03 fixed errors in an earlier version. Better to star right before swing. Only ones need to twirl. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #5 Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 3 djn_Last_Revised: 2014-03-31 07:46:00 GMT Rating: 4 Level: Easy Intermediate Proper A1: (8) Partner Do-si-Do (8) {[New Neighbors]} Star Right A2: (8) Star Left (8) Partner Left Gypsy B1: (8) Lines of Four down the set (8) Turn Alone & Come Back B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Partner Two-hand Turn 1x NotesOther: This one comes very close to the spirit of the original. Twos may optionally whirl away from each other to make room for the ones in the line of four. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #2c Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 3 Level: Easy Rating: 2 Proper A1: (8) {[Same sex]} Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Star Right A2: (8) Star Left {1} (8) Ones Swing B1: (8) Lines of Four down the set (8) Ones Trade; Come Back B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Ones Do-si-Do NotesOther: {1} Tricky transition here - Man #1 has to turn CCW 1/2 to go into the swing. Flows OK, but kind of boring for the Twos. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #7 Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 3 Rating: 3 Proper A1: (8) First Corners Gypsy 1x (8) Second Corners Gypsy 1x A2: (8) Circle Left (8) Circle Right B1: (8) {Ones Center} Lines of Four down the set + Turn Alone (8) Lines of Four Return B2: (8) Long Lines F & B (8) {with same} Star Left 1x CallingNotes: Rather than "First Corners" say Man #1 and corner lady do-si-do. Then, when calling say "First Man Do-si-Do". NotesOther: Potential problem with second corners - they will finish the star facing the wrong way, and will have to get turned around so they gypsy with new neighbors. #********************************************* Title: Anne's Visit DV #2b Author1: Philippe Callens Author2: Dave Notman YearComposed: 2014 MonthComposed: 4 DayComposed: 3 Level: Easy Rating: 2 Proper A1: (8) {[New, Same sex]} Neighbor Do-si-Do (8) Star Left A2: (8) Star Right (8) Ones Swing B1: (8) Lines of Four down the set (8) Ones Trade; Come Back B2: (8) Circle Left 1x (8) Long Lines Forward & Back NotesOther: Lady #1's transition from DSD to Star L isn't all that great, but beginners won't notice. Uninspired choreography (CL -> LLFB). #********************************************* Title: Timberlake Jig DV #1 Author1: Tom Hinds Author2: Dave Notman Level: Beginner Improper A1: (8) in large oval, circle left (8) ovals circle back to Right A2: (8) Long Lines Forward & Back (8) Lines Forward + Couples Wheel to Face Down {1} %% LLFB | N Almd B1: (8) lines of four down the hall, turn alone (8) return, bend the line B2: (8) Balance the Ring 2x (8) Ladies Do-si-Do or Gypsy or Star Right 1x or cross arm swing. CallingNotes: {1} Bottom couple backs up rigorously + Top Couple take inside hands and turn to face down.