I think the key thing in this dance is not the tune but rather the caller being
clear in prompting when that balance at the A2 should be. I usually call it with
jigs because I like the way jigs fit with a hey for four, but that's a matter of
taste, not a rule.
David
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from the Syllabus of the 2002 Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend
(and if you haven't made plans yet, I hope to see many of you at this year's
weekend, at which Ralph Sweet will be honored.)
Take All of the Credit and None of the Blame
by Larry Edelman and Nancy Donahue
Called by David Millstone
Formation: Contra, duple minor improper
Tunes: jigs Top of Cork Road / Out on the Ocean
A1: Do-Si-Do neighbor once and a little more to form a wave of four across the
hall,
(women in the center holding left hands, right hand to neighbor)
Balance the wave, right-hand turn halfway, men cross passing by left
shoulder
A2: All Balance partner (4)
1/2 of a Hey-for-four (starting right shoulder with partner) (8)
Balance partner at end of phrase (4)
B1: Continue the Hey (the other 1/2) (8)
Partner Swing on the side
B2: 1/2 Right & Left over
1/2 Ladies Chain back
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