Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

> This is one I wrote that I’ve called a couple of times and people liked it. > It is unequal in that the ones swing, but you can easily alternate between > ones and twos if the dancers are more experienced. If you look at the link it > will make the move clear, in case my explanation doesn’t

Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

Hello Tavi, You are correct, gimmick was a bad choice of words. Gimmick is a term used in MWSD publications to describe surprise or unusual choreography. The type of dances I am looking for are dances that have an unusual element, whether it be a different move like rip 'n snort, an unusual

Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

tavi said: also do si do and swing the one behind offers a simple but fun twist. U can find it in Tom Hinds' "Python Reel" and Rick Mohr's "Leave the Wine" I agree and... actually this comes up (originally I believe) in "another nice combination" also by Tom.. bill List-Post:

Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

I take issue with the term "gimmick." Using familiar moves in new ways is IMO called "good choreography." If one defines using existing moves in novel ways as "gimmick," basically every use of petronella turns and waves after "Petronella" and "Rory O'Moore" is a gimmick. Originally had a long

Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

Hi, Bree! That is a very novel way to get into a short wave Balance! and not al tall gimmicky, in my view. I watched the video…thanks for including the link. I have two questions for you: It seems the dance is double progression, correct? For the single do si do: the dancers stay back to back

Re: [Callers] Multiple Swings

Didn't see these mentioned yet (pardon if i missed them) Ted and Lynn - Rick Mohr Naked in California - Nils Fredland Belgian Chocolate - Sargon de Jesus All Swings Considered - Tom Hinds

Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

I wrote a dance that has a move I've not seen in a dance before. Although I'd rather not call it a gimmick. The 'reviews' so far have been good. There’s a video of Jack Mitchell calling the dance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEp2vlYq1Nc=youtu.be This is My Brain on Buddha Imp

Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

Here are a couple of easy dances with unusual moves used in different ways. The 1st uses an invert the line as an entry into a swing that works very nicely, the 2nd uses pousettes sort of like an extended give and take. *Invertro Flirtilization * by Jim Hemphill improper A1 Neighbor balance

Re: [Callers] Favorite Triplet ?

Sorry I meant Microclasmic by Ann Fallon was a triplet with contra corners. Claire Takemori On Mar 16, 2016, at 10:51 PM, Claire Takemori wrote: Hi everyone. I’m enjoying all the great information that is shared on this list. Thank you! I’m wondering if you have a