Hi Linda,
Re your Box ‘n’ Swat: I have a somewhat similar dance in my files:
Circle Mixers Are Fun (by Tony Parkes)
A1) Into the Middle & Back x 2
A2) Partner Right Hand: Balance & Box the Gnat; Partner Dosido
B1) Partner Left Hand: Balance & Swat the Flea; Partner Seesaw (Left
Shoulder Dosido) 1 & 1/2 to meet your New Partner
B2) New Partner Balance (OR Gypsy) & Swing
Note that your sequence of Swat the Flea into Dosido involves passing
by the right when you are holding left hands. Tony’s sequences above allow
much easier flow and connection as you can pull past with the connected hand.
Last time I had the challenge of working with a room full of noisy
youngsters (most of whom didn’t speak English) I just led by example, starting
with a Grand March then did:
Sausage (Circle) to the Left/Right (Till I was at the top)
Long Lines Go Forward & Back
Top couple Gallop Down (I just took the person opposite and galloped); Next
Couple; Next Couple; Next Couple
Repeat
Once they has used up a bit of energy I was able to get them to quiet
down a bit!
Happy dancing,
John
John Sweeney, Dancer, England [email protected] 01233 625 362
http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent
