"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! "