Re: [Callers] Halloween

One of mine: Polka-geist Formation: Becket formation, reverse progression Music: 32 bar polkas Source: Keith Wood November 2014 Notes: Someone at dancing mentioned "Polka-geist" as a pun. What a great dance name I thought. So developed a Contra dance with a polka feel and scary and back-to-front moves. A1 In ballroom hold, gallop across the set, the couple on the women's normal side separating to let the couple on the men's normal side pass through (4 beats) Polka balance towards the centre of the set (4 beats) Gallop across the set, the couple on the women's side separating to let the couple on the men's side through (4 beats) Polka balance towards the centre of the set (4 beats) A2 Polka once around the other couple and continue anti-clockwise around the set to progress to the next couple B1 Allemande partner right half-way (4 beats) Balance the long wavy lines (make a face or say boo to your neighbour) (4 beats) Allemande partner right half-way (4 beats) Balance the long wavy lines (make a face or say boo to your neighbour) (4 beats) B2 Men's chain across and back, left hand to other man, right hand to opposite woman and turn http://www.dancekaleidoscope.org.au/dance.html#Polka-geist Cheers Keith Wood --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus