Here are a couple novelty dances I've made up:*
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Garbology*
Erik Hoffman
Odd—Modified Tempest Formation
December 1998
A1Ones down center, turn as a Couple, Return, WHILE the twos and threes
slide up the set one Couples place, cast off with (new) same sex two and
three person
A2Hey for
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Here's a few with a difference;
Cumberland Contra is here:
http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/CumberlandContra.html
The Slithy Dance is at:
http://www.contrafusion.co.
Hamshar did an excellent job teaching this dance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvB0RCB-QIw From: Bob Green via Callers
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Here are a few
Unusual Formations:
*Missionary Men *("proper Becket") by Jim Hemphill -
http://dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/443-mission-men
*Maple & Cedar *(partners at the corners) by Bob Green -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQBj-zyKjnA
*Wes Side Story *(Becket mixer)
Some that I like:
Jim's Whim var. by Rich McMath || improper
(Smooth and English-y)
A1: N gypsy; N swing
A2: long lines; LH star 1x (hands across)
B1: ladies drop out, gents alle. L to P and swing
B2: circle L 3/4; square thru 3 hands*
* pull by NR, PL, NR and look for new N on side. (At start of
Here's a few with a difference;
Cumberland Contra is here:
http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/CumberlandContra.html
The Slithy Dance is at:
http://www.contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/SlithyDance.html
Note: You can change the Two Hand Turn in B1 into a Swing; you can teach B2
as a Whole Set Petronell
facing down, the 2s facing up during
> all of A1. Did I misunderstand your question?
> Regards,
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> Bree
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From: Linda Leslie
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To: Bree Kalb
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Subject: 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
> 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 qu
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
appl
by Tom..
bill
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I take issue with the term "
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 list
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 wit
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&feature=youtu.be
This is My Brain on Buddha
y with calling it once every few years" dance
> is Carmen's Contra or variations, which features a truly goofy and fun
> "clap-clap-bump-bump" figure a la Carmen Miranda. Remind those dancing the
> gents' role to empty their pockets first.
>
> Tina
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> >
-bump" figure a la Carmen Miranda. Remind those dancing the
gents' role to empty their pockets first.
Tina
> On Mar 16, 2016, at 2:01 PM, via Callers
> wrote:
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It looks like I've never shared this one with the list - apologies if I
have. Mostly simple parts used in unusual configuration(s).
-Don
Give the Gents a Whirl
[Type]: Contra [Formation]: Becket CW [Author]: Don Veino [Status]: DV::
[Comments]: Have lines stretch out to make room for A1 simultan
For Ovals/Wholeset Promenades, certainly "Gang of Four", though I don't know if
I'd call that a novelty or gimmick dance!! bill
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:13:29 -0400
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Subject: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmi
Here I am with another question. I learn so much from these threads.
What are some easy, but good, novelty, or gimmick contras. To elaborate, I
mean contras that have unusual moves, or contras that use basic moves in
unusual ways.
Maybe Ovals, Wholeset Promenades, Old-Timey square dance moves?
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