Re: [Callers] Gender Neutral Dance Request

Hi Joe, Both of these can be done as Sicilian circles or contras, and the progression is as straight forward as Jefferson and Liberty and done gender free, it doesn't matter if couples swap or not when they come back it. Easy Progressive Sicilian Circle Sicilian Circle of couples 32 bar A CL(8) CR(8) A RH turn opp(8) LH turn opp(8) B RH turn part(8) LH turn part(8) B Ad(4)Ret(4) Ad(4)Pass(4) (clockwise couples arch) Easy Progressive Contra 3 Improper or Sicilian Circle A1 Circle Left Circle Right A2 Left Hand Star; Right Hand Star B1 Left diagonal (i.e. Ladies position) Dosido; Right diagonal (Gents) Dosido B2 Neighbor Allemand Right 1x (or 2x if keen and energetic); Neighbor Right hand Balance (4) and Right pull by (4) Note: when teaching transition A1/A2 I say keep moving but put your left hands in to make a star. Also helps them learn to move the stars first and make the grip on the move. A very simple dance was mentioned on SW a few years ago. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Callers] Utterly Introductory dance input sought Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:33:09 -0500 From: Lisa Sieverts <lisa(a)lisasieverts.com> Blobs longways sets, gender doesn't matter 1. F&B 2. F&B BEGIN TEACHING HERE (Blobs begin at the top, make circles of 2, 4, or 6 people -- or more as long as they don't tell you about it!) 3. Blob Circle LEFT 4. Blob Circle RIGHT 5. Blob RIGHT hand STAR 6. Blob LEFT hand STAR 7&8. Blob sashay down, others move up Cheers, Bill