[Callers] 2 new contra dance compositions

[Mary Collins]

Lol Lisa...agreed need that bit bnb of id anchor there.

Perry love the real dance and will add both to my dance lists! Thanks,!

On Thu, Aug 16, 2018, 5:23 PM Lisa Sieverts via Callers <
callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> Andy, thanks for emphasizing the "ID your Shadow" and that you include the
> clue about which shadow.
>
> It's a pet peeve how many callers will call a shadow dance and never
> identity the shadow. It gives me the distinct impression that they don't
> even know they are calling a dance that has a shadow. Larry Jennings would
> be rolling over in his grave if he knew there were callers doing such
> things! :-)
>
> Best,
> Lisa
>
> On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:49 PM, Andy Shore via Callers <
> callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
>> Both of these have been road tested on tour with Polaris.
>>
>>
>> *Serving REELness*
>>
>> Andy Shore
>>
>> Type: Contra
>>
>> Formation: Duple-Improper
>>
>> Level: Intermediate
>>
>>
>> A1 -----------
>>
>> (16) Neighbor balance and swing
>>
>> A2 -----------
>>
>> (8) Revolving Door - Ladies in center by the right but**
>>
>> (8) 1/2 Hey, pass partner by left
>>
>> B1 -----------
>>
>> (16) Partner balance and swing
>>
>> B2 -----------
>>
>> (8) Circle Left 3/4 and pass through along the set
>>
>> (8) [Next] Neighbor Do-si-do
>>
>>
>> Notes: **release revolving door a little early so that Gents are in the
>> opposite Lady’s spot & have time to turn toward their right (tight loop) to
>> come in for the left shoulder pass
>>
>>
>> I'd introduce Revolving Doors with a simpler dance that goes into a
>> Swing. E.g., the RD variation of Bronwyn Wood's "The Missing Piece"
>>
>>
>>
>> The world premiere with walk thru & dance was captured on video by Doug
>> Plummer here: https://youtu.be/uAZCZzm1tI8
>> Not mentioned in that debut was the early release of the Gents from
>> Revolving Door and their tight loop to the right
>>
>> The title comes from the FX TV show "Pose".
>>
>>
>>
>> *Alpha Ursae Minoris*
>>
>> Andy Shore
>>
>> Type: Contra
>>
>> Formation: Becket-CCW  [no circle]
>>
>> Level: Advanced (Weekend/Challenging level)
>>
>>
>> * ID shadow beyond partner in becket
>>
>> A1 -----------
>>
>> (8) Promenade across the Set (J hook to progress)
>>
>> (8) Mad Robin - ladies in front
>>
>> A2 -----------
>>
>> (8) Neighbor RH Across - Balance & Box the Gnat (don't let go)
>>
>> (8) with N & Shadow, Square Thru 4 (no balances) - make the 4th hand an
>> Allemande Left 1/2 w/ Shadow
>>
>> [to long waves with Gents facing OUT, partner in RH, shadow in LH]
>>
>> B1 -----------
>>
>> (4,4) Balance the Wave, Box Circulate
>>
>> (8)  Neighbor swing
>>
>> B2 -----------
>>
>> (4,2) [1/4 ricochet hey] Gents go in and push back on diagonal, Ladies
>> Cross passing Left
>>
>> (10) Swing Partner
>>
>>
>> Notes: ** when out with partner, cross over & be ready for Balance & Box
>> the Gnat to be there for Square thru with Shadow & P
>>
>>
>> Take time to ID N & Shadow for square thru = the ONLY 2 people you
>> touch!  This is outside your minor set!
>>
>>
>> This is a high piece count dance with little chance for recovery. *Not
>> for the faint of heart! *Probably should introduce figures in other
>> dances first - Mad Robin, Square Thru, ricochet hey, Box Circulate
>>
>>
>> Named after Polaris (the band) who helped me finalize this dance. Alpha
>> Ursae Minoris is another name for Polaris, the pole star.
>>
>>
>>
>> Enjoy!
>>
>> /Andy Shore
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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