Distinctive figure totally stolen from an English dance called
"Fenterlarick", incidentally. (As Erik would be the first to
acknowledge; I just like seeing old friends in these contexts, like the
poussette -> hey in "Joyride".)
As to the changes: maybe Carol had seen too many people go right , left,
right , left (Oops, left-hand balance, which of course you can do but if
you're not expecting it is awkward); maybe she thought
swing-chain-allemande might be a little too dizzy-making (even though it
nicely changes direction), maybe she thought the dance needed a moment
of poise (get yourself sorted out in long lines; don't reflexively chain
back when you should be allemanding.)
So it could be orientation or it could be flow. I guess I'd be hesitant
to make a change that removes the neighbor swing.
-- Alan
On 9/28/2013 2:27 PM, Laur wrote:
The first couple times I danced this I copied it down, so I know that this was
a version of the original. I believe it was Carol Ormand who called the dance
both times, but I'm not certain.
Can anyone share their opinion on why the caller would have chosen to make the
change in the dance? orientation or flow?
Rocks & Dirt Erik Weberg Type: Contra Formation: Duple-Improper Level: Int
A1 -----------
Neighbor allemande Left 1-1/2 (8)
Women's Chain (8)
A2 -----------
Long lines, forward and back (8)
Ladies by the Right, Gents go round
Women allemande Right 1-1/2 (8) while gents Orbit CCW to the other side
B1 -----------
Partner balance and swing (16)
B2 -----------
Circle Left 3/4 (6)
Square thru to the new ( OR 3 place circular hey without hands )
Ngh Pull by Right - P Left - Ngh Right on to the next with your left
OR Pass 1st Ngh by the Right, Partner Left, Neighbor Right face the next for
an alm Left
original dance on Erick's site - A1 N B/S A2 Ladies Chain; Orbit {Ladies Al'd
R 1-1/2 while men orbit ccw 1/2 way around}
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When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from
life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~
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