9 Mar
2023
9 Mar
'23
12:58 a.m.
"Ad Vielle," by Erik Weberg, was written for "Oddville Cupola," the
3-part
contra dance tune by Claude Ginsberg.
Ad Vielle (Oddville)
Erik Weberg
Duple, improper
Start in wavy line across, Larks in middle by R, partner by L
A1 Wave of 4 balance forward & back (all drop hands, walk to new waves)
New wave balance, forward & back,
Allemande Left ~ ¾
A2 Partner balance & swing
B1 Circle Left ¾, pass through
Neighbor swing
B2 Robins allemande Right 1 ½
Partner allemande Left 1 ¼ to wave across (larks in center)
"I wrote this dance in February, 2005 because I needed an accessible,
interesting dance to fit the tune Oddville Cupola by Claude Ginsberg of the
Seattle contra dance band KGB (www.kgbmole.com/kgb). The Portland Megaband
has played Oddville Cupola for the last couple years and this dance has
been very pleasing to dancers when danced to that tune. Of course, it will
work with any 32-bar tune, but that one is special. Thanks, Claude! "
-Amy Wimmer
On Wed, Mar 8, 2023 at 8:02 PM Don Veino via Contra Callers <
contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
I'm looking for recommendations for contras
written to specifically match
a given tune, square or crooked. Obviously, there's singing squares, the
Chestnuts and some well known examples like David Kaynor's Cherokee
Shuffle. I'm looking for other examples of excellent "modern era" dances
perfectly crafted to fit an outstanding or unusual tune - such that it
surpasses the standard "pick the dance, then a suitable tune" approach to
foster dance floor joy.
I've written a few such dances but would love to augment my repertoire
with others.
Thanks,
Don
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