From: Walter Daves <walterdaves(a)alltel.net> Sent: Sep 18, 2007 6:29 AM To: Callers(a)sharedweight.net Subject: [Callers] New dances I've composed three dances that I'd like to put out to the list for feedback. I'd appreciate any comments you might have. Walter Sadie and theBack door Duple, Improper Walter Daves A1: Neighbor gypsy and swing A2: Gents allemande left 1.5 to partner; partner swing B1: Gents start hey for 4, passing left shoulders in the center B2: Circle left 3 places; balance the ring; partner California twirl to face next This dance was inspired by Jere Canote's tune of the same name about his cat, Sadie, who would meow at the front door to get out, then immediately go around to the back door and meow to get back in. It works pretty well with that tune. Nail That Catfish to the Tree Duple, Improper Walter Daves and Bob Dalsemer A1: In ring of 4, balance the ring; circle left 2 places; balance the ring; circle left two places, back to starting point. A2: Couple # 1 balance and swing B1: Neighbor do-si-do and swing; end facing down the hall with #2 couple in the middle B2: Down the hall 4 in line, turn single, return, #2s arch and #1s duck thru to next. To avoid the rush from B2 to the next A1, encourage the dancers to turn around after only 4 steps down the hall. I wrote this dance 3 years ago at the John C. Campbell Folk School Dance Caller's workshop. Bob Dalsemer made a couple of improvements. It was inspired by Steve Rosen's tune of the same name, and works well with that tune. We play it in a medley with Squirrel Heads and Gravy, which also works well. Little Nell Duple, impoper Walter Daves Line up in a wavy line of 4, with ladies in the center A1: Balance the line; allemande right .5 to wavy line with gents in center; balance the line; Gents allemande left to partner A2: Partner balance and swing B1: Ladies allemande right 1.5 to neighbor; neighbor swing B2: Circle left; balance the circle; ladies roll away to change places with partner; pass thru to next Inspired by Tony Mates' tune of the same name. */ / * _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers