On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 12:07 AM, Jeanette Mill
<[email protected]> wrote:
I am researching dances outside of duple improper/becket formations for a small
but experienced groups of dancers hungry for something a bit different. I am
confident calling DI and becket, but haven't ventured much into other
formations except circle mixers, so need to stick to things that will succeed
for both me and the dancers. Other options would be DI or beckett but with
something unusual happening.
Suggestions welcome.
Others have mentioned squares and triplets, etc. I like to include
a double contra (4 facing 4) dance from time to time. Sicilian Circle
formations can also be fun.
Here's a dance I like to do when I want to do something different.
Square --- NOT!
Peter Stix
Triangle formation, 2 couples per side
1 - lines of 4 fall back and come forward
2 - do-si-do partner
3-4 hey for 4 along the lines, partners pass right shoulder to start
5-6 balance and swing partner
7-8 ladies grand chain 5 places
(Star right all the way to the man originally on your right, your
neighbor or corner. Pass 5 men, partner is number 1, courtesy
turn the 6th. Courtesy turn once or twice as time allows. You
end up with a new partner.)
Jonathan
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Jonathan Sivier
Caller of Contra, English and Early American Dances
jsivier AT illinois DOT edu
Dance Page: http://www.sivier.me/dance_leader.html
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Q: How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?
A: It depends on what dance you call!
