Pointed out by another caller, a close one with a bit tighter timing, and a promenade rather than a chain:
Dick and Mary's Departure (for Dick and Mary Ashbrook)
Jan Larsen
Duple, improper
A1 Neighbor allemande right 1 ½,
Men allemande left 1 ½
A2 *Partner balance and swing ( *alt: gypsy and swing)
B1 Ladies allemande right 1 ½
Swing your neighbor
B2 Half promenade,
Left hand star
... I'll probably add this one to my easy dances as well.
Ron
Alternatively,
A1: Gents Alle L 1x.Or gents gypsy left.
But there's got to be a hundred good dances with a Do-si-do to swing.
On Mar 23, 2016 11:43 PM, "Ron Blechner" <contraron@gmail.com> wrote:For a while I've wanted a dance with:- easy difficulty- 2 swings- a courtesy turn (promenade or chain)- everyone allemandes- a star
- Ideally ladies doing one move together and gents doing one move together.- timing that isn't tight (Dayton 1.5 by Perry Shafran came very close, and I use that, but doesn't leave quite enough wiggle room for too many new dancers.)Basically, A Nice Combination / Simplicity Swing / The Baby Rose but with an everyone-allemandes.I was stumped. If you have a suggestion, I'm ears!This is what I've worked together. I called it last Friday at Greenfield, MA, with maybe 15% new dancers, and it worked well.Mistakes Happen, Have Fun
Ron T Blechner
Start: Duple Imp.
Difficulty: EasyA1. Gents DSD 1x (6)
NS (10)
A2. Circle L 3/4 (6)
PS (10)
B1. LLFB (8)
Ladies Chain (8) (to N)
B2. Star L 1x (8) (to Next N)
(Next) N Alle R 1.5x (8) (until gents face in)** Technically, this dance is a reverse progression indecent dance. But don't tell the dancers this. It can be lined up improper and taught normally.
Thanks,
Ron