Re: [Callers] Hichkman's Hey

I have a slightly different version to share; but have heard the same explanation for the title. Linda "Hickman's Hey" by unknown Contra/Improper/Int A1 ----------- (8) Down the hall four in line (1's between the 2's) (8) (all face the center) Half hey, 1's pass right shoulders to start* A2 ----------- (8) Return up the hall four in line (8) (face center) Half hey, 1's pass right shoulders to start* B1 ----------- (4) 1's allemande right once (12) Neighbors swing B2 ----------- (8) Long lines go forward and back (8) 1's swing * the effect of each half hey is to change places with partner On Aug 30, 2013, at 2:39 AM, Cynthia Phinney wrote: >Here's a fun twist. >"Hickman's Hey" >There is half a hey when you get the bottom of the hall, then you finish the >hey when you get back home. > >Hickman's Hey > >A1 Down the Hall, four in line (Ones in middle) > ¦ Hey (Start facing in, ones pass right, End where partner was) >A2 Up the Hall > Finish the Hey >B1 One's Allemande Left 1 1/2 > Neighbor Swing >B2 One's Balance & Swing > >>From what I can find out, Steve Hickman was the name of the person who >collected the dance and he did not know the actual name, nor the author. >Also, it seems that the B1 and B2 parts vary (the A1 and A2, being what >makes the dance distinctive, do not), but this is how I learned it and how I >call it. > >-cynthia