EyiyaTurkeyThese notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by Ahmet Lüleci. The name of the dance is the name of a village on the Black SeaMusic: Lüleci Turkish Dances 3Meter: 7/8 counted as QQSFormation: Short line, hands interdigitated with forearms parallel to the ground. Traditionally the leader is in the middle of the line, but the dance progresses to the R (CCW)Introduction: Begin dance with Zurnas (after drums)(Part 1A)In all of his instructions, Ahmet has a 4 bar step done only once at the beginning of the music, but he actually doesn't...
Sunday, 30 July 2017
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Washington Quickstep (England)
Posted on July 18, 2017 by muo
Washington QuickstepEngland/USAThese notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. We learned the dance from Stuart Moody.Music: Any good English/Contra Jig or ReelFormation: Duple Improper contra linesIntroduction: depends upon recording used.A1: R hand Star (8), L hand Star (8)A2: 1s down the center, turn alone (8) and come back, cast off (8)B1: Ladies Chain (8) and Back (8) [or R & L through and Back]B2: Long lines go forward and back (8); 1s swing in new position, end facing down (8)Other instructions on the webhttp://www.cdss.org/cracking-chestnuts-collection/toc/washington-quickstephttp://barndancecaller.net/dancecards/Washington%20Quickstep.htmlOther...
Sunday, 16 July 2017
Kirčino Oro - Кирчино Оро (Macedonia)
Posted on July 16, 2017 by muo
Kirčino OroКирчино ОроMacedoniaThese notes ©2016, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught by George Tomov. I learned it from Karen Faust.Music: LP George Tomov vol 2 (LP M-GT-103)Meter: 11/16, counted as QQSQQ or (1,2)(3,4)(5,6,7)(8,9)(10,11)Formation: Open circle. Hands down in V position. Leads to the RIntroduction: 8 bars no actionPart 1: IntroductionBar 1: Facing center, step R to R (Q), Close L next to R (Q), Step on R to R (S), hop on R (Q), Cross L over R (Q):Bar 2: In LOD, step R (Q), L (Q), R, lifting L up in front and twizzling a bit to face...
Saturday, 15 July 2017
A-Boom (Québec)
Posted on July 15, 2017 by muo
A-BoomQuébec - CanadaThese notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. I learned the dance from Stuart Moody.Music: Any French Canadian Reel or JigMeter: 2/4 (or 6/8, it doesn't matter)Formation: Couples scattered around the room. The dance is a mixerIntroduction: start at the beginning of a musical phrase.Bars 1-8: Swing partnerBars 9-12: Turn partner by the Right hand 8 counts.Bars 13-16: Turn partner by the L hand 8 countsBars 17-24: Promenade around the roomBars 25-30: Do Si Do partner once and a 1/2,Bars 31-32: End back to back. Grab hands backwards with...
Sunday, 2 July 2017
Bourée Pastourelle - La Pastourelle de Saint Gaultier (France)
Posted on July 02, 2017 by muo
Bourée PastourelleLa Pastourelle de Saint GaultierFranceThese notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. Originally taught in the US by Louise and Germain Hebert, who learned it from from Pierre Panis and Paul Bouard in the 1960s.This dance is from Poulingy-Notre Dame in Lower Berry.Music: Rhythme 4002; Barclay 820138; Echos de L'hexigonMeter: 3/8Formation: Circle of 6-10 couples. start with M on L, all facing into the center. No handsIntroduction: Depends upon the recording.Part 1: Avant DeuxBars 1-2: Men advance into the center with two Bourée steps (W: RLR,...
Saturday, 1 July 2017
Tarantella Montevergine (Italy)
Posted on July 01, 2017 by muo
Tarantella Montevergine ItalyThese notes ©2017, Andrew Carnie. This dance was choreographed out of steps seen by Rod LaFarge at various Montevergine Festas in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and PennsylvaniaMusic: Cinderella Tarantella, Victor 25-0127Meter: 6/8Formation: Two couples in a square. W on M's R.Introduction: None, start right awayFootwork: Either Light running steps (2 per measure) or a Pas-de-basque step. Start with R foot.Castanets: the dancers may optionally click castanets. One click per step.Part 1: CircleBars 1-2; Hold...
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