[Callers] Alemandery (WAS: Anyone seen this sequence?)

[Ric Goldman via Callers]

Hi Kalia, 

As written, at the beginning of B2, folks come out of the nbr swing - 1s
below, 2s above.  The balance ring gives folks a chance to reorient (1s
facing up, 2s facing down).  The pass-by L (and turn L around to face the
"normal" direction) flows into the subsequent allemande L 1-1/2.  Another
possible alternative for the pass-by might be a L-shoulder gypsy, which
might flow into the nbr allemande L more easily (a "gypsy/allemande
meltdown"?)

However, going the other way with a normal pass-thru and turn to the R
brings the L hands around to connect (perhaps with a clap) for the
allemande:
 
B2 	1-4 	Balance the ring; pass thru (and turn back R into)
 	5-8 	Nbrs allemande L 1-1/2 (to new cpl...)

This avoids the counter intuitive pass-by, and while not as smooth a flow,
might be an exciting contact point for the dancers.  Definitely worth
considering  :-)

Thanx, Ric Goldman

-----Original Message-----
From: Callers [mailto:callers-bounces at lists.sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of
Kalia Kliban via Callers
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 3:52 PM
To: Caller's discussion list
Subject: Re: [Callers] Anyone seen this sequence?

I'm not entirely clear on what's happening in B2 1-4.  One possible
stumbling point, though, is that pass-throughs are almost always by the
right shoulder, so you'll need to come up with a really strong way to teach
that it's left (LEFT, no, the _other_ left).

Kalia

On 4/16/2015 3:32 PM, Ric Goldman via Callers wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> In the midst of a discussion with some dancers during the break at a 
> recent gig, this dance sequence came up.Has anyone seen its like?
>
> Allemandery, My Dear Watson – improper
>
> A11-4(New) Nbrs alle R 1-1/2
>
> 5-8Gents alle L 1-1/2 (end in front of and facing Ptnr)
>
> A21-4½ hey (PR, WL, NR, GL)
>
> 5-8Ptnr swing
>
> B11-4Women alle R 1-1/2
>
> 5-8Nbrs swing
>
> B21-4Balance ring; pass by Nbr (pass thru backwards) L-shoulder and 
> turn back L to

>
> 5-8(Old) Nbrs alle L 1-1/2 (to next cpl)
>
> Thanx, Ric Goldman
>
>
>
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